HLTH 630 - Principles of Community Health

HLTH 630 Discussion Board Forums (3)

The student will complete 3 Discussion Board Forums. Each discussion will consist of a thread and at least (minimum) 3 replies. The instructor is looking for substantial, thoughtful, and critical discussions.

HLTH 630 Article Reviews (4)

The student will identify research articles from the peer reviewed literature addressing a community health problem from Healthy People 2020 objectives or The Community Guide. The student will then write a 3-4 page summary of the content of the article and evaluate research methodologies. Additional sources may be needed to validate the main points of the article under review.

HLTH 630 Research Paper

The student will explore a community related health issue identified in the Healthy People 2020 objectives. The goal of this study is to go beyond the basic framework on the Healthy People 2020 internet sources and thoroughly research printed professional literature. The student will write a 15–20 page research paper that must include a thorough discussion of the science behind the issue as well as the theory, political and policy challenges, and resources for meeting the objective. Specific assignment requirements are available in the grading rubric.

HLTH 630 Research Paper: Bibliography

A working bibliography of 10 sources.

HLTH 630 Research Paper: Outline

HLTH 630 Research Paper: Final Paper

The Final Paper must be submitted via SafeAssign.