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Context
Health and healthcare can be understood through biomedical, behavioural, and socioeconomical approaches, and it is important for health professional to understand the
strengths and limitations of these approaches.
In addition, the concepts of public health, the “new public health”, social model of health,
sociology, population health and health promotion are used as framework s for designing
and implementing health services, and within which nurses work and contribute to the
health of individuals and communities.
Instructions:
For this assessment use the same case study video as you used in Assessment 1, that is
Video 1: David (hypertension), Video 2: Rhonda (diabetes), or Video 3: Theo (depression).
Your task is to compile a report applying the knowledge that you have gained within this
subject to describe models of health as relate to your chosen video case study. The report is
to include demographic information related to the health concern and a description of a
public health initiative for this health issue.

ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	SHI104 Sociology of Health and Illness
Assessment	Assessment 2: Report
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	1,000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes	This assessment addresses the Subject Learning Outcomes outlined at the bottom of this document.
Submission	Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 4.1 (Week 7).
Weighting	30%
Total Marks	100 marks

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Your report is to cover the following:

	A definition of the biomedical, behavioural, and socio-economic approaches to understanding health and healthcare. Explain your chosen health issue presented in the video in biomedical, behavioural, and socio-economic terms, highlighting at least 2 factors that may contribute to the health issue. Research and outline the demographic data for Australia for the health issue that
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you have chosen, including mention of:
– prevalence
– gender
– age
– and where available, race, location and other descriptors

	Identify a public health strategy or health promotion activity that aims to address the causes and prevalence of the health issue and:

– Briefly outline the initiative
– Indicate what you think the strengths and weakness are of the initiative
– Explain whether you think this strategy would be effective or not for the case
study you have chosen (David, Rhonda or Theo)
Please note: this report should contain an introduction, body and conclusion (see below
for further information on writing reports).
Helpful Data sources
There are many useful sites to research demographic information. To help you begin the
search you may wish to begin with these data websites:
 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (n.d). Retrieved from
https://www.aihw.gov.au/
 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.abs.gov.au/
Referencing:
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please
see more information on referencing here
http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
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Submission Instructions:

When:	Assessment 2, Report is due to be uploaded to Blackboard by 11:55pm Sunday Week 7 (Module 4, Subject 4.1) Blackboard: Assessment link Report form, academic writing. The report must include cover sheet, page numbers, word count, headings, reference list.
Where: Format:

 

File naming:

Before submitting your files, you must name your files as follows: SubjectNumber_LastName_FirstName_Assessment2

Referencing: Please follow the APA referencing style. Style guides can be found on your
college portal.
• Assessments cannot be emailed directly to the lecturer.
• If you are late with your assessment submission, you need to follow the late assessment
procedure relevant to your campus.
• Feedback can be viewed in My Grades on Blackboard.
Helpful Guidelines -How to Write a Report?
The purpose of writing a report is to present information which can be described or
analysed. The key differences between writing a report and an essay; are that an essay
provides opportunity for exploration of ideas which can be expanded on in a lot more detail.
A report on the other hand is more prescriptive in its structure and the language that is
used. This means that your writing style needs to be concise and clear. Reports are broken
up into headings and subheadings, can include tables, graphs and diagrams; and information
can be presented in dot point form where appropriate.
The following is a basic report structure which can be used to successfully complete this
assessment task.
Introduction
This section requires you to provide background information on the topic you have chosen
to investigate (including historical context, surrounding changes in our understanding), the
purpose of your report, and what information your report will contain. This section is to be
written in complete sentences and paragraphs. It does not to contain any dot point
information or tables, graphs and diagrams.
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Body of Report
This section will be broken up into a series of subheadings which will address each of the
key areas you are required to research for your topic. The majority of these sections should
be written in complete sentences and paragraphs however, you can include graphs,
diagrams and tables that may be appropriate. Ensure that you title these clearly, in the
correct way, and reference using the APA system where necessary. Tables, graphs and
diagrams can also be added in an appendix at the end of your report, and when doing this,
you need to clearly state where the item can be located. Generally, information presented
in this format does not count towards your overall word count. Some information may be
presented in dot point, however if the majority of your information is set out in this way it
makes it difficult to evaluate your level of understanding for each area being researched.
Conclusion
This section brings together all of the information that you have presented in your report,
and links back to your introduction any information that adds value to our overall
understanding of the topic. You can also discuss any areas which have been identified as
requiring further research or investigation and how this will work to improve or change our
understanding of the topic. This section does not introduce or discuss any new information
specifically, and like the introduction, will be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.
No tables, graphs, diagrams or dot points.
Appendix
Here you can include information which you may have referred to specifically throughout
your report, but were unable to include directly into the report (usually due to limited word
count). You need to ensure that anything you include here is clearly titled and easily
identifiable as to where it relates within your report.
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SH104 Assessment 2 Rubric: Report

Assessment Attributes	Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49%	Pass (Functional) 50-64%	Credit (Proficient) 65-74%	Distinction (Advanced) 75 -84%	High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%
Knowledge and understanding Explanation of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health 25%	Incomplete understanding of required concepts and knowledge of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health. Models of health definitions not included or limited in report.	Basic knowledge or understanding of the required concepts and knowledge of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health. Models of health definitions included for some but not completed in full in the report. .	Thorough knowledge and understanding of the required concepts and knowledge of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health. Defines models of health clearly and applies relevant concepts. Information substantiated by relevant evidence from academic sources.	Highly developed understanding of the required concepts and knowledge of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health. Well demonstrated capacity to define and explain models of health and apply relevant concepts. Information substantiated by significant evidence from academic sources.	A sophisticated understanding of the required concepts and knowledge of biomedical, behavioural, and socio economic models of health. Models of health defined thoroughly and clear examples provided. Discriminates between relevant information and understanding substantiated by significant evidence from academic sources.
Gathers and applies data Researching patterns of illness, including varied demographic information. 25%	Incomplete or incorrect data gathered. Inappropriate data sources presented in report.	Sufficient data collection presented. A limited variety of demographic resources gathered. Lacking mention of one or more key patterns of illness.	Detailed level of data from appropriate sources presented. Limited interpretation or analysis of demographic information. Patterns of illness in relation to prevalence, gender, age, race, location have been considered.	High level of appropriate data, provided interpretation of data. Appropriate demographic sources gathered. Patterns of illness in relation to prevalence, gender, age, race, location and other relevant descriptors have been elaborated on well outlined.	Advanced level and presentation of relevant data, provided sophisticated interpretation of demographic data. Patterns of illness in relation to prevalence, gender, age, race, location and other relevant descriptors have been interpreted and explained expertly.

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Analysis and application of new knowledge Identification and description of a public health/health promotion initiative 25%	Limited understanding of the topic. Inadequate assessment and analysis of a public health/health promotion initiative. No strengths or weaknesses outlined for an initiative idea.	Demonstrated knowledge of the topic. Adequate assessment and analysis of a public health/health promotion initiative. Identification of strengths and weaknesses of an initiative idea. Limited explanation of how strategy could be effective for chosen video case study health issue.	Thorough understanding of the topic. Explains the assessment clearly and provided a well-developed analysis of a public health/health promotion initiative. Identification and thoughtful description of strengths and weaknesses of an initiative idea. Comprehensive explanation of how strategy could be effective for chosen video case study health issue.	Highly developed understanding of the topic. Well-argued assessment and analysis of a public health/health promotion initiative. Thorough and clear explanation of strengths and weaknesses of an initiative idea. Very well demonstrated capacity to justify how strategy could be effective for chosen video case study health issue.	A sophisticated understanding of the topic. Comprehensive assessment and analysis of a public health/health promotion initiative. Insightful and concise discussion of strengths and weaknesses, demonstrating ability to discern and elaborate on how strategy could be effective for chosen video case study health issue.
Structure and writing style. Clarity of expression, planning and flow of work 15%	No evidence of planning. Inappropriate writing style. Needs work on structure, flow and order. Report missing structure of introduction, body and conclusion.	Adequate academic writing style. Basic structure, some areas may lack flow or order. Some aspects of report structure missing, lacking complete introduction, body and conclusion.	Good academic writing style. Logical sequence with clear structure. Report structure includes flow of introduction, body and conclusion.	Well-developed academic writing style. Clear expression with logical sequencing, flow and structure. Report structure includes clear presentation of introduction, body and conclusion.	Highly developed academic writing style. Clear and concise. Structure and sequencing effectively supports discussion, drawing concepts together. Report structure includes succinct presentation of introduction, body and conclusion.

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Correct citation of key resources and evidence 10%	Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.	Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.	Demonstrates use of credible resources to support and develop ideas.	Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence.	Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Show evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO b)	Explain the philosophical concepts of public health, the new public health, social model of health, sociology, population health and health promotion and consider their application as the framework for designing and implementing health services in the Australian health system.
SLO d)	Describe the biomedical, behavioural, and socio‐economical approaches to health and healthcare.
SLO f)	Access and use academic and information resources to explore patterns of health and illness.