GCU HLT515 Week 7 Assignment Research Paper
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 7 Assignment
Research Paper
For this assignment, you are to select a target population
with a specific health issue and research how social, cultural, and behavior
factors of the target population contribute to health outcomes associated with
the health issue. The 1,200-1,500 word Research Paper must including the
following:
Introduction: Provide a concise synopsis of the purpose of
the paper and a general introduction to the target population and the health
issue.
Target Population: Provide a description about the target
population that you have selected; provide demographic information about the
population; and discuss relevant social, cultural, and behavior factors that
affect this population.
Health Issue: Provide information discussing the health
issue that you have selected; include a history of knowledge and public health
understanding regarding the health issue; how it has evolved; biological and
epidemiological information related to the disease; and major social, cultural,
and behavior factors that affect or relate to the health issue.
Relationship Between Health Issue and Target Population:
Analyze how social, cultural, and behavior factors in the target population
contribute to the health issue; and identify what factors/characteristics are
positive or negative and which behaviors/practices/beliefs serve as risk
factors or protective factors.
Current Strategies/Interventions: Discuss existing
programming to prevent or reduce the health issue within the target population
and challenges to interventions and programming.
Recommendations/Conclusion: Make recommendations to resolve
the health issue within the target population based on your review of current
literature and what you have learned throughout the course.
Minimum of Five References: Use the GCU Library to locate at
least five resources, including at least two peer-reviewed articles.
Refer to the “Academic Writing Guidelines
Resource.”
Be prepared to present a rough draft of your Research Paper
for peer review at the beginning of Topic 6.
Use the completed “Peer Review Guide” from Topic 6
in making revisions and modifications to the final draft of your Research
Paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Academic Writing Guidelines Resource
Description Guidelines
and Examples
Organization and
Structure Organization
is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning
that ties the piece together from beginning to ending.
A piece
of solid academic writing:
• Begins
with an introduction regarding the piece’s primary purpose or theme, which
prepares the reader for what is to come (i.e., thesis statement).
• Ends with
a conclusion that summarizes the key points of the piece, draws conclusions,
and generally provides closure for the reader.
The
body of a piece of academic writing can be organized around a variety of
structures.
Examples
of organizing structures:
• Main
idea/thesis, with supporting details/evidence
• Comparison-contrast
• Deductive
logic
• Point-by-point
analysis
• Development
of central theme
• Chronology
or history (e.g., of an event, process, era)
Solid
academic writing uses transitional words and phrases to provide logical
connections and sequencing. Examples
of transitional words:
• Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides
• Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason.
• Generalizing:
as a rule, as usual, generally
• Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing.
• Emphasis:
above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly
• Similarity:
comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly
• Exception:
aside from, barring, besides, except, excluding
• Restatement:
in essence, in other words, namely
• Comparison:
in contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise
• Summarizing:
after all, all in all, briefly, in any case, in any event, in conclusion, in
short, in summary, finally
Conventions and
Mechanics Description Guidelines and Examples
Solid
academic writing is characterized by the proper use of conventions and
mechanics, including: spelling, grammar, paragraphing, capitalization, and
punctuation.
Examples
of conventions and mechanics in academic writing:
• Proper
use of capitalization, punctuation, and quotation marks.
• Subject/verb
agreement.
• Proper
use of pronouns.
• Technical
abbreviations, acronyms, and units of measurement.
• Paragraphs
that are indented; consisting of three or more sentences.
• Use of
title page, headers, and footers.
• Avoid the
use of: contractions, incomplete and run-on sentences.
Word Choice and Usage In
solid academic writing, the use of language is precise, with correct word usage
and appropriate word choice.
Guidelines
for language use:
• In good
descriptive writing, strong word choice clarifies and expands ideas.
• In
persuasive writing, careful word choice moves the reader to a new vision of
possibilities.
• Effective
word choice depends less on an exceptional vocabulary and more on the skill to
use everyday words well.
• Use a
thesaurus for new words with more specific meaning: For example, “pronounce”
for “say,” or “embarkation” for “start.” In academic writing, “it” as the
subject of a sentence is not acceptable. Make sure the reader knows what the
subject of each sentence is.
Research and Resources In
solid academic writing, it is at times necessary to support your thesis or
argument with outside research. Use of proper resources for accurate and
thoughtful support of any argument or position is essential in academic
writing. Some strongly
recommended sources for student use are:
GCU Library for search engines located at:
http://library.gcu.edu
For instructions on how to use the GCU library, access and
view our tutorials at:
http://my.gcu.edu/Academics/Library/Pages/Help.aspx
For good research techniques, view the tutorials in the
Student Success Center.
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GCU HLT515 Week 8 Assignment Establishing My Academic and Career Path
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 8 Assignment
Establishing My Academic and Career Path
As you begin the transition from academic courses to career
opportunities, reflect on how the strategies already discussed can help to
guide you through the process. Consider the degree path you have chosen and
what additional skills or activities you should engage in beyond the academic
learning in your courses to be successful. What initiatives and goals do you
have for this career? Begin and continue to establish your academic journey and
career goals.
Individual courses within the program will offer
opportunities through assignments that develop particular skills pertinent to
specific career requirements and transfer of acquired knowledge. Other courses
and specific assignments such as interview, practicum, and capstone projects
provide opportunities for students to be exposed to relevant problems and
creative activities in health care. These opportunities will require students
to apply techniques acquired from the classroom to active investigation with
experienced mentors in the field.
Research where to find career openings in your chosen field,
select a position you might be interested in, and identify the qualifications
and experience required. Identify these requirements as you progress through
the coursework provided in your program. Take initiative to inquire and explore
as you make connections with your coursework and career goals. Some items to
consider further are membership in a professional association, the use of
Internet job boards for research into future trends, licensure compliance
throughout the country/world, and occupational conditions such as location,
shifts worked, required equipment, or safety standards.
Listed below are some suggestions related to the types of
information that you may want to include in this section of the document:
1) Who? Who
would make up my network (e.g., peers, instructors, professionals, colleagues)
essential to success in my chosen field in relation to this particular course?
2) What?What
are my findings from researching competencies and/or certification requirements
for my specific job role in relation to this course?
3) When?When
should I begin to make the connection between my course of study and my career
goals?
4) Where?
Where does this course fit in my career goals? Where could I schedule an
interview or internship to bridge the theory in my course with the practice of
a job in the field?
5) Why?Why
are peer-reviewed articles important and what is the significance of them in a
career in health care?
6) How? How
does this course relate to the requirements of my career goals? How can I make
a link between the course and career experience that I need?
Focus on the concepts and skills learned from this course
and spend time reflecting on Who, What, When, Where, Why or How, in
establishing your academic and career path. Examples are provided below. The
table will continue to expand as you progress through the course.
Date Category
(Who, What, When, Where, Why or How) Comment Required
Follow-Up
1/21/2011
Who EXAMPLE:Donald Duck – Current manager of
the T& D department at ABC hospital.He has agreed to act as a professional
mentor as I complete this program.We discussed the capstone project deliverable
and steps required for approval.
Who
Who
1/29/2011
What EXAMPLE:Read an article entitled, “Health
Care Delivery Dynamics.” This may be my target topic for project:
What
2/10/2011
When EXAMPLE:Obtain evidence research project
approval from ABC hospital. (5/31/2010)
2/17/2011
Where EXAMPLE:Professional health care association –
ACHE (American College Health Care Executives) Made contact and inquiries.
Where
2/24/2011
Why EXAMPLE:Based on recent readings,
identify five reasons the project would be beneficial to my organization
(improve patient care, enhance hospital efficiency, save money, make money,
improve quality).
Why
03/02/2011
How EXAMPLE:
Tour health care setting (hospital, nursing home, home
health agencies or insurance company) facility
and interview IT security officer to gain understanding in the field (04/12/2010
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GCU HLT515 Week 8 Assignment Case Study
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 8 Assignment
Case Study
Directions:For this assignment, answer the following
questions based on the case study, “Applying Exercise State of Change to a
Low-Income Underserved Population”. Use complete sentences when answering each
question. Answers to each question should be more than one sentence in length.
1) What was
the behavior change theory that was used for this study? Why was this theory
selected? Do you think it was the best choice for this study design? How was
this model measured? (4 points)
2) Who was
the target population for this study? Why was this population group selected? (4
points)
3) Propose
how social disparities may have been a factor in the study results. (4 pts)
4) How can
this study be used for future research on behavioral change within this
population group? (4 points)
5) What are
some limitations to this study? Will these limitations affect the applicability
of the transtheoretical model to other low-income populations? (4 points)
GCU HLT515 All Assignments
Week 2 Assignment
Interactive Media Assessment
Access the interactive media piece, “Social, Behavioral,
and Cultural Factors in Public Health: Increasing Cultural Competency.”
Navigate and review the information in the interactive media
piece and complete the assessment at the end. The assessment is based on the
information presented in the media piece (although you may also apply what you
have learned from other course readings to complete the assessment).
After completing the assessment, save the document as an
Acrobat PDF file and submit the assignment to the instructor.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 4 Assignment
Article Critique
Directions: For this assignment, you will select and
critique one article from a popular media source (e.g., newspaper, magazine,
news journal, etc.) that provides information regarding a health disparity
within a population group and complete the questions below. Please make sure to
use complete sentences when answering each question. Make sure the health
disparity is different from your research assignment. In addition, the article
must have been published within the last 2 years.
1) Provide
the article reference and link. (1point)
2) What
health disparity is the article highlighting? (1point)
3) Why is
this information newsworthy? How would it benefit the public health community?
(3 points)
4) What
causes and factors contributed to the health disparity? (2 points)
5) How does
the health disparity affect health outcomes? (3 points)
6) Does the
article make any recommendations or suggest resources that could benefit the
public? If not, what suggestions or recommendations would you suggest? (2
points)
7) Was the
article well-written? Justify your rationale? (3 points)
8) Did it
include all pertinent information? Justify your rationale? (2 points)
9) Was there
information or a perspective that the article should have included? If so,
what? What else would you have like to have seen? (3 points)
HLT515 Social
Behavior and Cultural Factor in Public Health
Week 6 Assignment
Collaborative Learning Community: Peer Review of Research
Paper
This is a CLC assignment.
