Assignment Content

For the next newsletter, you have been asked to provide information about the role of government in public health.

Choose a health issue prevalent in your community.

Research national, state, and local government health agency websites for information on your chosen health issue.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your findings. Your summary should:

Analyze the structure and function of public health at the national, state, and local levels. In your analysis, include:
What type of structure you see between levels of government
What functions you see at each level of government
How the levels of government work together

Use specific examples from your research to validate your points.

Include at least 3 references.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Grading Criteria

Website Review and Summary  

This assignment is due in Week 2.

Criteria	Points Available	Points Earned	Additional Comments
Content 60 Percent	90
Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your findings that includes the following:   What type of structure do you see between levels of government?What functions do you see at each level of government?How do the levels of government work together?
Organization/Development 20 Percent	30
The paper is 700 to 1,050 words long.The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics 20 Percent	30
The references are formatted according to APA guidelines and meet requirements.The paper includes at least 3 references, and intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.The paper effectively uses headings, font styles, and white space.Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
	Total Available 150	Total Earned