Public health has a long history and has achieved many significant accomplishments since the 18th and 19th centuries. It is important to understand the history of the discipline in order to understand the philosophy, values, current structure, function, and priorities of public health. In an essay of 750 to 1,000 words, address the following elements:
How did public health begin in the United States? Describe the origins and explain the history of public health.
What are the core values and philosophy of public health?
Discuss the mission and scope of public health.
Compare and contrast to the discipline of public health to that of medicine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the 10 greatest achievements in public health. Identify and describe one key milestone in public health and how that achievement relates to the health impact pyramid.
Describe the value and significance of the selected achievement in public health today.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
PUB-510 PUB-510-O500 History and Achievements of Public Health 240.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (87.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
% Scaling 70.0%
Origins and History of Public Health 10.0% Discussion of the origins and history of public health is not presented. A summary of the origins and history of public health is presented. The summary is incomplete, missing key details regarding the origins or history. There are inaccuracies in detailing the origins or history. A general description of the origins and history of public health is presented. The description is missing minor details, or has minor inaccuracies. A general understanding of the origins and history is demonstrated. A description of the origins and history of public health is presented. Some minor detail is needed for clarity. An understanding of the origins and history is demonstrated. A thorough description of the origins and history of public health is presented. Key detail is presented that establishes a chronological progression of public health. A strong understanding of the origins and history is demonstrated.
Core Values and Philosophy of Public Health 15.0% Discussion of the core values and philosophy of public health is not presented. A summary of the core values and philosophy is presented. The summary is incomplete; significant aspects pertinent to the core values or philosophy are omitted. There are inaccuracies in the summary presented. A general description of the core values and philosophy is presented. The description is missing minor aspects necessary to fully represent the core values or philosophy. The description is missing some minor inaccuracies. A description of the core values and philosophy is presented. The description suggests an understanding of the core values or philosophy. Some detail or elaboration is needed for clarity. A well-developed description of the core values and philosophy is presented. The description demonstrates a clear understanding of the core values or philosophy.
Mission and Scope of Public Health 15.0% The mission and scope of public health are not discussed. An incomplete discussion of the mission and scope of public health is presented. Key aspects are missing. The discussion contains inaccuracies. A general discussion of the mission and scope of public health is presented. The discussion contains some minor inaccuracies. A broad understanding of the mission and scope of public health is demonstrated. A discussion of the mission and scope of public health is presented. The discussion requires some additional detail for clarity. An understanding of the mission and scope of public health is demonstrated. A detailed discussion of the mission and scope of public health is presented. A strong understanding of public health is demonstrated.
Comparison of Public Health Discipline and Medicine 10.0% Public health and medicine are not compared. A summary comparing and contrasting public health and medicine is presented. Major similarities or differences have been omitted; the summary contains inaccuracies regarding the disciplines. The disciplines of public health and medicine are compared and contrasted. The major similarities or differences are generally discussed. Some information or detail is needed in order to present an accurate representation of the similarities or differences between the two disciplines. The disciplines of public health and medicine are compared and contrasted. The major similarities or differences are generally discussed. Some information or detail is needed in order to present an accurate representation of the similarities or differences between the two disciplines. The disciplines of public health and medicine are thoroughly compared and contrasted. A clear and accurate discussion of the similarities and differences is presented.
Key Milestone in Public Health and Its Relationship to the Health Impact Pyramid 10.0% A key milestone in public health is not described. The relationship between a key milestone and the health impact pyramid is not identified or described. A key milestone in public health is referenced but not described; or the event listed is not considered a key milestone. The relationship between the health impact pyramid is not discussed, or the relationship is unclear. Two different milestones were used, making the description confusing. A key milestone in public health is generally described. The relationship between the milestone and health impact pyramid is largely discussed. Some detail or information is needed to fully establish the relationship between the milestone and the health impact pyramid. A key milestone in public health is described. The relationship between the milestone and health impact pyramid is discussed. Minor detail or information is needed for clarity. A comprehensive description of a key milestone is presented. The relationship between the milestone and health impact pyramid is discussed.
Value and Significance of Key Milestone to Contemporary Public Health 10.0% Description of the value and significance of the key milestone to public health today is not presented. A summary of the value and significance of the key milestone presented. The summary omits information that substantiates why the milestone is relevant or vital to contemporary public health. There are inaccuracies in the summary. A general description of the value and significance of the key milestone is presented. The description is missing some information that substantiates why the milestone is relevant or vital to contemporary public health. A description of the value and significance of the key milestone is presented. The description substantiates why the milestone is relevant or vital to contemporary public health. Some detail is needed for clarification. A detailed description of the value and significance of the key milestone is presented. The description clearly substantiates why the milestone is relevant or vital to contemporary public health.
Organization and Effectiveness 20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction 8.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format 10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0% Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Total Weightage 100%
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