Topic: Female Genital Mutilation
Presentation (60 points)
1. Create a short presentation (5–7 minutes) summarizing the health issue, its impact, and nursing practice recommendations. You may use PowerPoint.
You will create a 5–7 minute presentation (recorded or live, as directed by your instructor). Slides are encouraged to support your presentation.
Your presentation should include the following sections:
Introduction to the Issue
· Clearly introduce the health issue
· Explain why it is important to women, infants, and/or childbearing families
Key Factors Influencing the Issue
· Describe at least three factors related to the issue
· Factors may include biological, social, cultural, economic, environmental, or healthcare system influences
Role of Nursing Leaders
· Explain how nursing leaders help address this issue
· Examples may include advocacy, education, quality improvement, policy, or leadership in clinical practice
Conclusion and Nursing Implications
· Summarize key points from the presentation
· Discuss how nurses can apply this knowledge to improve patient care
Evidence-Based Support
· Use at least three scholarly sources to support your content
· Sources may be referenced verbally or included on slides in APA format.
| Maternal Issues Presentation Rubric | ||
| Maternal Issues Presentation Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Introduction to the Issue | 10 pts
Exemplary Issue is clearly introduced, context is detailed, and relevance to women/infants/families is fully explained; engages audience effectively 8 pts Proficient Issue introduced and relevance mostly clear; some details provided 4 pts Developing Introduction present but unclear; relevance limited or partially explained 0 pts Not Met Introduction missing or unclear; relevance not addressed |
/ 10 pts |
| Key Factors | 15 pts
Exemplary At least 3 relevant factors clearly described with strong evidence; connections to the issue are explicit and well explained 8 pts Proficient 3 factors identified with some explanation and basic connections 4 pts Developing Fewer than 3 factors or explanations lack clarity; connections weak 0 pts Not Met Factors missing or irrelevant; no explanation provided |
/ 15 pts |
| Role of Nursing Leaders | 10 pts
Exemplary Role of nursing leaders is thoroughly examined with strong, practical examples; demonstrates understanding of leadership in practice 5 pts Proficient Leadership role explained with adequate examples; minor gaps in clarity or detail 3 pts Developing Leadership role mentioned briefly; limited explanation or weak connection to practice 0 pts Not Met Leadership role unclear or missing; no examples |
/ 10 pts |
| Conclusion & Nursing Implications | 10 pts
Exemplary Provides a clear, concise summary; evidence-based implications for nursing practice are well stated 8 pts Proficient Summary present; implications for nursing practice somewhat clear 4 pts Developing Conclusion present but lacks clarity; nursing implications minimal 0 pts Not Met Conclusion missing or irrelevant; no nursing focus |
/ 10 pts |
| Evidence-Based Support | 5 pts
Exemplary 3+ scholarly sources integrated effectively; properly cited in APA format; supports presentation points strongly 3.5 pts Proficient 3 sources present; minor errors in citation or integration 2 pts Developing Fewer than 3 sources; weakly integrated; APA errors present 0 pts Not Met Sources missing, not scholarly, or not cited |
/ 5 pts |
| Presentation Delivery & Organization | 5 pts
Exemplary Presentation is well-organized, professional, clear, and engaging; within time limits 4 pts Proficient Mostly organized and clear; minor issues with pacing or delivery 2 pts Developing Organization or clarity is inconsistent; pacing or delivery weak 0 pts Not Met Disorganized, unclear, or incomplete; poor delivery |
/ 5 pts |
| Presentation Slide | 5 pts
Full Marks Slides well-designed, balanced content, effective visuals, no spelling errors; supports presentation without being too busy or minimal 4 pts Proficient Slides mostly clear; minor issues with content balance, visuals, or spelling 2 pts Developing Slides cluttered, too sparse, or contain some spelling/visual errors 0 pts Not Met Slides missing or poorly designed; spelling errors; visuals missing or distracting |
/ 5 pt |
Important information: Incorporate in-text citations on each slide to show where your information is coming from – from your references. With APA format – include URL for all online resources (ACOG and CDC). Italics for textbook titles and the website page titles. Alphabetize your sources A to Z.
