Asynchronous Learning Activity 5: Priority Setting Process
Step 1: Outline a priority-setting process for either research or service delivery.
Step 2:
If you choose to outline a priority-setting process for research:
Consider yourself a key research stakeholder in a low-income country or province.
Create a list of research topics that need to be addressed.
Outline criteria that could be used to assess the priority of the topics on your list.
Apply the criteria to your list.
Rank your topics from highest to lowest priority.
If you choose to outline a priority-setting process for service delivery:
Consider yourself a part of the upper management in a health organization within a low-income country or province.
Create a list of research topics that need to be addressed.
Outline criteria that could be used to assess the priority of the topics on your list.
Apply the criteria to your list.
Rank your topics from highest to lowest priority.
Step 3: Write a 500 - 1000 words report.
Step 4: Before you submit your work, assess your written summary by considering the following questions:
Does my report meet the specified word count of 500 - 1000 words?
Have I clearly demonstrated that I have utilized and understood the required readings in the module within my report?
Have I comprehensively addressed all the questions presented in step one of the assignment?
Use your responses to guide any necessary revisions to your report. Refine and adjust your work to improve its coherence and completeness, ensuring that it fulfills each of the requirements laid out for this step of the activity.
Step 5: Submit your assignment by clicking “add a new discussion topic” below and completing the fields.
OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”