HSC4500 Epidemiology Module 02 Discussion – Syndromic Surveillance

Directions:

One of the most important things that an epidemiologist might do is called surveillance. Surveillance is about monitoring disease trends in order to understand how disease functions in populations. It also allows epidemiologists to recognize unusual trends and intervene. There are two major types of surveillance, which are active surveillance and passive surveillance. Please explain each type with an example of how it is used.

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Rubric Details

Maximum Score

10 points

Initial Post5 possible points (50%)Exceeds ExpectationsStudent submits initial post on time. The initial post addresses the discussion question in detail and meets all content requirements in discussion directions. Post is original in content, not copied/pasted from source. If source is used, it is referenced proper format. Word count is over 80 words.5Meets ExpectationsStudent submits initial post 1-5 days late but within the open module and before Saturday at 1159pm CST. The initial post addresses the discussion question adequately and meets most content requirements. Post is original in content, not copied/pasted from source. If source is used, it is referenced proper format. Word count is between 80-50 words.2.5Needs ImprovmentStudent submits initial post 1-5 days late but within the open module and before Saturday at 1159pm CST. Student submits initial post late and/or the post lacks the required components of the discussion question. Post is not original content but is copied/pasted material. Word count is below 50 words.1Did Not SubmitStudent did not participate in the discussion forum.0Dialogue (Reply) Post3 possible points (30%)Exceeds ExpectationsStudent replies to one or more classmates. Reply post is submitted on time. Student answers questions instructor or other students pose in response to the initial post. The replies specifically address the topic and inspire new, relevant discussion opportunities of a scholarly level.3Meets ExpectationsStudent replies to one or more classmates. Student does not answer questions posted in response to the initial post. Replies generally address the topic and fosters some new, relevant discussion opportunities.1.5Needs ImprovmentStudent makes no reply posts to classmates during the discussion period or replies fail to address the topic. Replies do not foster any new, relevant discussion opportunities, or are off-topic completely.0.5Did Not SubmitStudent did not participate in the discussion forum.0Mechanics2 possible points (20%)Exceeds ExpectationsStudent makes 0 errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All writing is of a professional level, with no “text” or “chat” language. Sources listed in correct APA format (if required).2Meets ExpectationsStudent makes minimal errors (1-4) in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Writing is clear with no “text” or “chat” language. Errors do not distract reader. Sources not listed in correct APA format (if required.)1Needs ImprovmentStudent makes several errors (5 or more) in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Errors distract reader and cloud meaning of the message. Some “text” or “chat” language is used. Sources not listed (if required.)0.5Did Not SubmitStudent did not participate in the discussion forum.