Cuyahoga Community College Prevention of Heart Disease Research Paper

Current Events #3

Your Tasks

Task 1- Search

You will search news outlets for two articles that are related to public health. These articles must come from different sources (CNBC, Fox, CNN, Vox, Science Daily, NPR, etc.) and they must relate to the same public health topic. (Example- topic about COVID-19 with one article coming from NPR and one article from CNBC). You must provide a link to both article in the write-up! (1 point)

Task 2- Assignment Write-Up

You will then discuss the following in a write-up:

1. What is the common theme/topic of the two articles? (1 point)
2. Briefly describe the two articles. (5 points)
   1. 1 point will be deducted for each article that does not come from a news source. Here is an example of something that DOES NOT count as a news article (Links to an external site.).
3. How does this topic relate to public health? (5 points)
   1. 1 point extra credit if you are able to find articles that relate to this week’s material (Ch. 11-15). You will need to mention the chapter and the concept when answering this question.
4. What are some similarities between the two articles (if any)? (4 points)
5. What are some differences between the two articles? (4 points)
6. Does one (or both) of the articles appear biased (Links to an external site.)? Briefly explain why or why not. (4 points)

Answers must be written in complete sentences. (1 point)

Discussion 3

Introduction

Health does not occur in a vacuum. Yes there are decisions that we make that influence our health. As we have seen though, there are many factors outside of the individual that influence their health choices and health outcomes.

Your Tasks

Task 1- Choose a Health Topic

Pick a health topic that you would like to do some additional research on. This topic can be one that is discussed in the book or it can be something different. You decide!

Task 2- Original Post

Your original post will consist of the following:

1. Tell us the health topic that you chose (1 points)
2. Discuss the health topic as it relates to each sphere the social ecological model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, institutions, and public policy). How does each sphere impact your chosen health topic? (10 points)
3. Describe at least on public health program that has work related to your chosen topic. What is this program doing to address your given health topic? (5 points)
4. The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
5. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (2 points)

NOTE: BOTH ASSIGNMENTS NEED THEM TO BE IN SEPARATE DOCUMENTS (Current Events #3 IN ONE DOCUMENTS AND Discussion 3 IN ONE DOCUMENTS).