28 Aug The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with

The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.Select an interest group ( Pharma)Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers)Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.Submission Requirements:Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.PowerPoint presentation with 3 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.Presentation RubricCriteriaRatingsPointsIdentification of Main Issues/Problems4 pointsDistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.3 pointsExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.2 pointsFairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.1 pointPoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.4 pointsAnalysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems4 pointsDistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.3 pointsExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.2 pointsFairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.1 pointPoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.4 pointsDemonstrates a Conceptual Understanding4 pointsDistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.3 pointsExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.2 pointsFairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.1 pointPoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.4 pointsUse of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature4 pointsDistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.3 pointsExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.2 pointsFairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.1 pointPoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.4 pointsWriting Mechanics and APA Formatting GuidelinesIncludes Speaker’s Notes and the assigned Number of Slides4 pointsDistinguishedDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.3 pointsExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.2 pointsFairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.1 pointPoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.