Public Health Sketch Assignment

Part 3: Public Health Sketch (30 points)
The final part of this assignment series requires a students to think critically about public health issues. The purpose of the Public Health Sketch assignment is to pick one of your photos from the Connect 3 assignment and provide a detailed discussion of its relationship to public health.
Note: Students can use resources to write this paper. When using resources, please be sure to use APA referencing style and make sure information is appropriately paraphrased or quoted to avoid plagiarism concerns. Also, use only reliable sources such as the ones discussed during the media literacy lesson in week 2 of the semester.
Technical Requirements: (worth 5 points)
500-800 words not including references
Double spaced, 12 point font, 1” margins, essay format
Submit to the correct link in Assignments. This uploads your paper to Turn It In, a plagiarism detection device. See plagiarism information under Institutional Policies.
Correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure, etc.
Content Requirements: (worth 25 points)
Students will go in depth into 5 issues related to their chosen public health image. Students should give appropriate discussion to each issue as they are each graded individually (5 points each). I recommend each of these issues be described in one or more paragraphs. Using the following format:
Paragraph 1: Introduce the reader to your chosen public health issue and describe how the example applies to disease prevention. For example, what diseases or health issues (such as injuries) are prevented. I recommend using specific examples here.
Paragraph 2: Describe how the example applies to health promotion. How does this example help to assure that the population can engage in good health and well-being to promote quality and quantity of life. Remember that we need this to be separate from disease prevention.
Paragraph 3: Identify the population most affected by the example. This could include different ages, races, sex/gender, etc. Why is this population most affected? Providing examples here is encouraged.
Paragraph 4: Analyze benefits and barriers to using this public health example among the population most affected. Don’t forget to describe both positive and negative examples as they apply to your topic. Remember, nothing is perfect!
If you are struggling, here is an example based on the teeth brushing example provided: A benefit of teeth brushing is that it is a way to promote oral health and reduce poor health outcomes. It is relatively inexpensive and most people have access to a toothbrush, toothpaste, and clean water. Despite the easy access, there still may be barriers for low income populations. It may be less important to purchase oral hygiene products than food and shelter. Also, people may not know that toothbrushes should be replaced every 3 months and that you should brush for 2 minutes at least twice a day in addition to flossing. I think a challenge is a lack of education for populations most in need. By increasing education and resources, we can….
Paragraph 5: Develop a unique recommendation for how the public health example could be improved. Remember, we want to think about the problems that you identified in the previous paragraph and think about how you can make improvements. The goal is to be concrete here and develop this idea. You do not need references for this section as it is your chance to be creative.
Rubric
Public Health Sketch Rubric F21
Public Health Sketch Rubric F21
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisease Prevention
5 pts
accurately and completely described how the example applies to disease prevention
2.5 pts
superficially described how the example applies to disease prevention OR includes inaccurate information
0 pts
failed to describe how the example applies to disease prevention
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Promotion
5 pts
described how the example applies to health promotion
2.5 pts
superficially described how the example applies to health promotion OR includes inaccurate information
0 pts
failed to describe how the example applies to health promotion
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePopulation
5 pts
identified the population most affected by the example
2.5 pts
superficially described how the example applies to affected population OR includes inaccurate information
0 pts
failed to identify the population affected by the example
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
5 pts
included an in-depth analysis of how the example helps AND hinders the population it serves
3 pts
failed to include in-depth analysis of how the example helps OR hinders the population it serves
1 pts
Included how the example helps and hinders the population but both discussions were superficial.
0 pts
failed to include how the example helps AND hinders the population it serves
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendation
5 pts
included a recommendation on how to improve the public health approach
2.5 pts
included a recommendation, but failed specify how the public health approach could be improved
0 pts
failed to include a recommendation on how to improve the public health approach
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical Requirements
2 pts
adhered to all technical requirements
1 pts
failed to adhere to 1 technical requirement
0 pts
failed to adhere to 2 or more technical requirements
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
3 pts
less than 5 grammatical errors
1.5 pts
more than 5 grammatical error, but doesn’t interfere with communication
0 pts
grammatical errors that interfere with communication
3 pts
Total Points: 30
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