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Background: Models utilized in health science to approach the phenomenon of culture can generally be grouped in two categories internal provider factors and external provider factor. In this case we will examine internal and external models of used in cultural competence.

Assignment:

Identify two cultural competence models in peer reviewed literature and provide a paragraph or two on each of the following items for each model:

1.Discuss the focus of each model; internal to the health care provider or external to the health care provider, and summarize the main constructs of each model

2.Discuss any constructs you identify missing from these models

3.Discuss how each model contributes to development of the healthcare provider

Note: In your write-up use section headings for each question.

Assignment Expectations

Use information from your module readings/articles as well as appropriate research to support your selection.

Length: The Case assignment should be 3-5 pages long (double-spaced).

References: At least three references must be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required Reading is included. Quoted materials should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. Materials copied verbatim from external sources must be enclosed in quotation marks. In-text citations are required as well as a list of references at the end of the assignment. (APA format is recommended.)

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

Format: APA format is recommended for this assignment.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:
€¢Achievement of learning objectives for Case assignment.
€¢Relevance €“ All content is connected to the question.
€¢Precision €“ Specific question is aIDressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
€¢Depth of discussion €“ Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
€¢Breadth €“ Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues/factors are considered.
€¢Evidence €“ Points are well supported with facts, statistics, and references.
€¢Logic €“ Discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
€¢Clarity €“ Writing is concise and understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
€¢Objectivity €“ Avoids the use of first person and subjective bias.

AIDitional Resources

Link to the Purnell Model of cultural competence: Purnell Model of Cultural Competence