For High Point and rural NC communities, a major issue is behavioral health access, especially youth mental health and substance use prevention.
Rural Practice Portfolio Part III – Evidence-Based Intervention Brief
Continue with the rural community in North Carolina that you chose for the community snapshot. This part three of your rural practice portfolio.
Identify one intervention that research shows is effective or adaptable in rural settings. The intervention can be designed for communities, families, group or individuals. It must address a concern/problem/issue that is particularly relevant to rural communities vs other community types.
In 600-700 words, create a persuasive brief that cites the scholarly evidence for the intervention (integrate at least 4 scholarly citations), outlines its core components, and then discusses the adaptations required for your setting: staffing, travel logistics, literacy or language adjustments, or integration with existing services/networks.
Use APA 7th edition student formatting for this submission (including APA title page and reference page).
Rubric
Evidence-Based Intervention Brief
Evidence-Based Intervention Brief
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Rural Focus & Evidence
5 pts
Excellent
Clearly identifies a rural-specific problem and explains why the intervention is suited to it; integrates ≥ 4 current peer-reviewed sources that support effectiveness.
3 pts
Satisfactory
Rural problem noted and mostly justified; ≥3 scholarly sources but evidence or rural link is unclear.
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Rural relevance vague; only 1-2 scholarly sources or weak integration.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Intervention Detail & Adaptations
5 pts
Excellent
Core components clear; staffing, logistics, literacy/language, and service-integration adaptations are specific, feasible, and tied to setting.
2 pts
Satisfactory
Generally coherent; minor word-limit or persuasiveness issues.
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Components or adaptations vague/generic.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization & Persuasive Quality
3 pts
Excellent
Logical flow, engaging introduction & close, within word limit; persuasive voice.
3 pts
Satisfactory
Components outlined; adaptations mentioned but lack depth or feasibility analysis.
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Disorganized or exceeds/under word count by >10 %; weak argument.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA Format & Mechanics
2 pts
Excellent
APA title & reference pages correct; in-text citations, headings, spelling all error-free.
1 pts
Satisfactory
Few APA or grammar errors.
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Repeated APA or mechanical issues.
2 pts