Click on the Enter Sentinel City link on the course homepage and continue your Virtual Experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City

Click on the Enter Sentinel City link on the course homepage and continue your Virtual Experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City

For Assignment 2, please do the following:

  1. Review all requirements in the left-hand column of the Rubric below.
  2. Click on the Enter Sentinel City link on the course homepage and continue your Virtual Experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City. Since this is your second tour, feel free to choose any bus speed and/or get off the bus at any time to walk around.
  3. After your tour is complete, compile your observations into a 2-4-page paper, with at least 2 scholarly references, addressing each item listed in the first column of the Assignment 2 Rubric. You are encouraged to add other relevant characteristics you observe that may not be listed in the first column.
  4. As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the following subsystems: physical environment, health and social services, and safety and transportation. For more information, please review the required demographics and subsystems listed in the left-hand column of the Assignment 2 Rubric. Meet with Mayor Hill to discuss the subsystems: Physical environment, health and social services, and safety and transportation.

If you have any additional questions about this, or any of the other assignments, please post a message to your Instructor in the Course Help forum at the top of the course in the Course Communications section.

Assignment 2 Rubric

Competency20 points16 points12 points0 pointsTotal
Subsystem 1: Physical EnvironmentObservationsAre there clear boundaries- natural (river, terrain change, etc.) or do you see economic differences (conditions of the homes or yards)?Trees, flowers, cement?Bike/walking paths?Are there sidewalks/condition of sidewalks?Where do residents shop? Are there any common areas- group hangouts?What types of group “hang-outs”?Is there a sense of territoriality or openness to strangers?Graffiti or BillboardsGang signs-taggingAll of the listed observations are clearly addressed and discussed in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.Additional issues, not listed are addressed.Two or less of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthThree to four of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthNot addressed20
Subsystem 2: Health and Social ServicesObservationsSocial service agencies, clinics, dentists, doctors, urgent care, pharmacy? How far is the nearest hospital?Is there access to healthy food choices-grocery store(s), restaurant(s), and number of fast food restaurants?Facilities for seniors? Long term care facilities?All of the listed observations are clearly addressed and discussed in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.Additional issues, not listed are addressed.Two or less of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthThree to four of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthNot addressed20
Subsystem 3: Safety and TransportationObservationsPolice presence?What are the chances of becoming a crime victim in this city?How do people get around the city? Is public transportation available and how frequent? Is there a highway nearby?Condition of streets/roads. Handicap accessibility?Fire station/hydrants?All of the listed observations are clearly addressed and discussed in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.Additional issues, not listed are addressed.Two or less of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthThree to four of the listed observations are not present or discussed in depthNot addressed20
Competency10 points7 points4 points0 pointsTotal
Discuss 3 characteristics of the physical environment that can impact health.Discusses 3 characteristics of the physical environment that can impact health.Identifies 3 characteristics of the physical environment that can impact health.Lists 3 characteristics of the physical environment that can impact health.Does not address this section10
Discuss a rationale from the literature that supports one of the characteristics that impact health as it relates to the physical environmentDiscusses a rationale from the literature that supports one of the characteristics that impact health as it relates to the physical environmentIdentifies a rationale from the literature that supports one of the characteristics that impact health as it relates to the physical environmentStates a rationale from the literature that supports one of the characteristics that impact health as it relates to the physical environmentDoes not address this section10
Competency7 points5 points3 points0 pointsTotal
APADemonstrates competent use of mechanics and APAMinimal APA errorsMany APA errorsComplete lack of understanding7
Competency7 points5 points3 points0 pointsTotal
ReferencesReferences are relevant, authoritative, and contemporaryAdequate referencesMinimal use of appropriate referencesPoor use and/or selection of references not relevant7
Competency6 points4 points2 points0 pointsTotal
OrganizationOrganization excellent, ideas clear and arranged logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic. Introduction and conclusion presentGrammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding. Either introduction or conclusion missingOrganization minimally effective; problems in approach, sequence, support and transitions.Organization does not meet requirements. No introduction or conclusion present6
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