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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF |
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Subject Code and Title |
PUBH6206 |
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Assessment Task |
Report- |
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Individual/Group |
Individual |
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Length |
1500 |
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Learning Outcomes |
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by a) Critically analyse c) |
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Submission |
12-week Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of 6-week Due by |
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Weighting |
30% |
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Total Marks |
100 |
Assessment Task
In this assessment, you are required to review an existing health promotion program provided by your Learning Facilitator. Students are expected to utilize critical thinking skills to develop a report that demonstrates the ability to apply theory into practice.
Context
The objective of this assessment is to enhance students’ capacity to evaluate and appraise public health interventions by utilising their understanding of key health promotion principles and theories. This assessment will cultivate cognitive and critical thinking skills that are crucial for a career in public health. Acquiring critical analysis skills is essential for public health students to gain the ability to assess, analyse, and enhance the quality of public health programs in order to improve outcomes within the targeted populations. Program evaluation provides insights into an intervention’s effectiveness, relevance to the target population, and potential for enhancement.
This assessment will help students enhance their academic writing, researching, and referencing skills, as well as their ability to summarise information effectively. It provides an opportunity for students to expand their understanding of health promotion programs through research and critical analysis.
Instructions
Critically explain the target population of the given health promotion program. Discuss the importance and significance of this health promotion program for the target population, using credible evidence to support your point of view. Describe aim(s), level of disease prevention (primary/secondary/tertiary level) of the given program.
Identify and explain the health promotion principles, conceptual framework/approaches (medical approach, behavioural approach, or socioeconomic) and strategies that have been applied to the given health promotion program.
Choose the relevant health promotion strategies below:
Advocacy for health
Enable
Mediation
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of the health promotion activities/interventions that have been incorporated into the given health promotion program such as lifestyle change program, health education session, screening test etc.
Provide at least 10 high-quality, credible and relevant references to support and develop your ideas. Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.
Format parameters
• Include a title page that states:
• The assessment title
• Your first and last name
• Your student identification number
• Word count (excluding the reference list)
• The subject name
• Your lecturer/learning facilitator and
• An academic integrity declaration
• In relation to formatting, ensure that your paper uses:
• APA 7th version referencing style
• Page numbers
• Font style: Arial
• A font size of 11-points minimum
DO NOT include running head, table of content, executive summary/abstract.
Figures and tables
All figures and tables added in your assignment should be relevant and be discussed in the text body. Any figures and tables derived from other works must be presented with citation using APA 7th style.
Structure your assessment as follows:
Target population (400-500 words)
Provide an overview of the target population and the health issue being addressed by the health promotion program.
Critically explain the importance and significance of the program among the target population.
Conceptual framework of health promotion (500-600 words)
Describe aims and level of disease prevention (primary/secondary/tertiary level).
Identify and critically explain the conceptual framework/approach used in the given program (medical approach, behavioural approach, or socioeconomic approach). It is not necessary for the program to apply all approaches, please explain only relevant approach(s) applied to the given program.
Identify and critical explain health promotion strategies (Ottawa Charter: Enable or Mediate or Advocate) that had been applied to the given program. It is not necessary for the program to apply all health promotion strategies, please explain only relevant strategies applied to the given program.
Health promotion activities/interventions (300-400 words)
Identify the health promotion activities/interventions of the given program (such as lifestyle change, health education session, screening test etc.).
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of those activities/interventions for the target population.
Conclusion (100 words)
In a short paragraph, provide a useful overall summary of your assessment for the reader. Do not introduce any new information/ideas.
References
Provide at least 10 high-quality, credible and relevant references to support and develop your ideas. Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.
Referencing
It is essential that you use current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use.
Please see more information on citing and referencing guidelines on the Academic Success webpage.
Assessment Support
For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment, please consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately referenced according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.
Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library.
Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Generative AI
Please refer to the Torrens University Library for guidance on the use of Generative AI. Please speak to your learning facilitator regarding the use of GenAI tools in your assessments. Submission Instructions
Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu in SUBJECT CODE: Subject name. Please name your file using the following format:
o SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber
e.g. MGMT6002_Jones_S_Assessment 2.docx
Your marked assessment can be viewed in MyLearn.
Assessment Due Dates and Late Penalties
Assessments may be submitted on or before the due date. Late penalties apply for assessments that are submitted after the due date.
Refer to:
• Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework (HE) and ELICOS Torrens University | Think Education
• Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students (HE Coursework) Torrens University | Think Education
• Student Hub for Assessment Extension Information.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment task or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your learning facilitator.
Assessment Rubric
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Assessment Criteria |
High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% |
Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% |
Credit (Proficient) |
Pass (Functional) 50-64% |
Fail (Yet to achieve 0-49% |
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Criterion 1 Demonstrate an
Percentage for this criterion = 30% |
The assessment displays a
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The assessment displays a
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The assessment displays a
There is a good explanation
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The assessment demonstrates
There is limited health
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The assessment does not The community health No |
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Criterion 2 Apply theories and
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The assessment presents an The |
The assessment presents a The |
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The assessment does not No |
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Percentage for this criterion = 35% |
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Criterion 3 Critically evaluate the
Percentage for this criterion = 25% |
The assessment contains a
Demonstrating a thorough
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The assessment contains an
Demonstrating a strong
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The assessment contains a
Demonstrating a good The |
The assessment presents limited application
Demonstrating a basic
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The assessment does not present application
Very limited understanding
No analysis was demonstrated; no supporting evidence provided. |
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Criterion 4 Assessment fulfils general
Percentage for this criterion = 10% |
Expertly There are |
Very |
Well‐written and adheres to Follows assessment format.
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Written
Provides 5 |
Poorly written with errors
Provide less than 5
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Referenced |
Referenced |
There are a few mistakes in using the APA style either |
There are |
There are |
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