Week 4 Written Assignment: Government’s Role in Public Healt…

Assignment Objective:

At the completion of this assignment, you will be able to articulate the role of the government in protecting public health and evaluate the challenges in balancing public safety, individual rights, and regulatory influence.

Instructions:

Write a paper (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following:

• Describe a real-life example of government intervention in food or drug safety (e.g., the 2008 pepperoni recall, the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906, or FDA regulation of cosmetics).
• Should there have been any government intervention? Why or Why not?
• Analyze how this case reflects the tension between public health priorities and individual or industry rights.
• Reflect on how laws like the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 either enhance or hinder public health protection.
• Include at least one reference/quote from the assigned chapters
• Include 2-3 peer reviewed articles

CriteriaRatingsPointsIntroduction and Purpose

Highly Developed

Clear, original introduction; purpose fully achieved.

18.9 to 20 pts

Developed

Introduction is clear; purpose mostly achieved.

17.1 to 18.8 pts

Developing

Introduction and purpose of the paper is vague or partially developed.

15.3 to 17 pts

Underdeveloped

No clear introduction or purpose.

0 to 15.2 pts

/20 pts

Organization and Structure

Highly Developed

Logical structure; smooth transition

14.2 to 15 pts

Developed

Generally organized; some transitions.

12.76 to 14.1 pts

Developing

Some structure; transitions lacking.

11.5 to 12.75 pts

Underdeveloped

Disorganized or hard to follow.

0 to 11.4 pts

/15 pts

Content and Development

Highly Developed

In-depth analysis; strong evidence and examples.

18.9 to 20 pts

Developed

Adequate analysis; some supporting evidence

17.1 to 18.8 pts

Developing

Limited analysis; weak support.

15.3 to 17 pts

Underdeveloped

Minimal or irrelevant content.

0 to 15.2 pts

/20 pts

Follows Assignment

Highly Developed

All elements of assignment included in a thorough and accurate manner.

9.5 to 10 pts

Developed

Most elements of assignments included

8.6 to 9.4 pts

Developing

Some elements of the assignment are missing or inaccurate,

7.7 to 8.5 pts

Underdeveloped

Many elements of the assignment are missing or inaccurate.

0 to 7.6 pts

/10 pts

Use of Sources

Highly Developed

23 credible sources; well-integrated and cited.v

9.5 to 10 pts

Developed

2 sources used; mostly integrated and cited.

8.6 to 9.4 pts

Developing

1 source or weak integration/citation.

7.7 to 8.5 pts

Underdeveloped

No sources or improperly cited.

0 to 7.6 pts

/10 pts

Critical Thinking

Highly Developed

Demonstrates insight and original thought.

9.5 to 10 pts

Developed

Some critical thinking evident

8.6 to 9.4 pts

Developing

Limited critical thinking.

7.7 to 8.5 pts

Underdeveloped

Lacks critical thinking.

0 to 7.6 pts

/10 pts

Grammar and Mechanics

Highly Developed

Virtually no errors in grammar or mechanics.

9.5 to 10 pts

Developed

Few minor errors; do not affect clarity.

8.6 to 9.4 pts

Developing

Several errors; somewhat affect clarity.

7.7 to 8.5 pts

Underdeveloped

Frequent errors; hinder understanding.

0 to 7.6 pts

/10 pts

APA Formatting

Highly Developed

Perfect APA formatting throughout

4.8 to 5 pts

Developed

Minor APA errors.

4.3 to 4.7 pts

Developing

Multiple APA errors.

3.9 to 4.2 pts

Underdeveloped

No APA formatting.

0 to 3.8 pts

/5 pts