Assignment

TOPIC: Core Functions and Public Health Practice

Attached are information on topic, but other sources are allowed in addition.

Research Paper Assignment Instructions

Content

1. An important component of this course is the research paper. The research paper is a topic of your choice, but it must be related to the course material. Browsing the Table of Contents of your text is a good place to find inspiration. The topic must be approved by your instructor by the end of week 3.

2. The research paper should include an introduction of the topic, a body in which the topic is developed and references cited, and a well-defined conclusion.

3. Your paper must have a strong thesis statement. Your thesis is a statement (not a question or a topic) that describes what your paper will be about and provides a unique perspective.

4. You are required to have an abstract for your paper.

Administrative Requirements

1. The paper must be a minimum of ten pages in length, not including the cover page, abstract, table of contents (optional) and reference pages. Charts, graphs, photos, drawings, lists and extended quotes.

2. References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for reference and bibliographic citation.

3. You must use at least five academic bibliographic sources (in addition to any of the required course readings you may use).

4. Use Times New Roman Font in a 12-point font.

5. Use 1 inch for the top, bottom, left and right margins.

6. Use proper APA format as given to you in the attached example.

Articles:

1.Engaging Local Public Health System Partnerships to Educate the Future Public Health Workforce by Rosemary M. Caron, Marc D. Hiller and William J. Wyman.

2. Progress in Improving State and Local Disease Surveillance - United States, 2000-2005: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; Aug 26, 2005.

3. Main competences and skills to perform Essential Public Health Operations, offered by Schools of Public Health in four European countries: a short pilot report by Robert Otok and Anders Foldspang.

4. Hospital Contributions to the Delivery of Public Health Activities in US Metropolitan Areas: National and Longitudinal Trends by Rachel A. Hogg, Glen P. Mays, and Cezar B. Mamaril.

5. From Measuring to Imroving Public Health Practice by Bernard J. Turnock and Arden S. Handler.