MMB725021 Social Action Approaches in Public Health L11 Summative Assignment | GCU

MMB725021 Summative Assignment Structure

This structure is presented here as an example of how you may want to answer the assignment question. It is not a prescriptive structure of how a “correct” answer should look, rather it is intended to provide some guidance on the structure. All assignments need to ensure they fully answer the question and cover all learning outcomes from the module.

“In a 3,000-word essay critically evaluate how public health practitioners can utilise social action approaches to address one identified health issue in an area of your choice.  This essay should critically evaluate how the social determinants of health can impact on the identified health problem and how the principles and practice of community development can be employed to work with the community to address this issue.”

Introduction (roughly 300 words)

• Set the scene of what you are going to discuss within your assignment.
• Introduce your health issue and community/area chosen justifying this choice through Statistics/Research/Policy.

Main Discussion

(Throughout linking back to health issue/community and applying critical analysis and discussion of relevance to public health)

• Social Determinants of Health
• Community Development
• Social Action Theory (for example: Max Webber etc) /what motivates a community to get involved.
• Diversity / Cultural considerations/ Values (for example Schwartz Theory etc) & Beliefs / Ethics
• Asset Based Approaches
• Empowerment
• Social Capital
• Partnership Working
• Community participation & mobilisation
• Public Involvement
• Communication
• Health promotion

Conclusion (roughly 300 words)

• Summary of what you have discussed within the main body of your assignment.
• Do not introduce any new material or concepts