Case Study

Criterion

HD

D

CR

P

F

The population of interest is described and their interests in the context of public health are explained.

The population(s) is clearly outlined, the specific public health interests associated with the issue are outlined along with a brief summary and analysis of the evidence and points relevant to the Australian context are noted.

8.5-10

The population(s) are recognized, specific interests are mentioned but summary and analysis of the evidence is incomplete or inaccurate, most significant factors are not identified, Australian context is mentioned but is not discussed in depth.

7-8.4

An attempt has been made to identify the relevant population(s) but evidence supporting this is incomplete and has not been discussed or analysed, discussion of determinants is superficial, and the Australian context is not fully discussed.

6-6.9

An attempt has been made to identify the relevant population(s) but supporting evidence has been omitted, discussion of determinants has been attempted but is basic, and the Australian context is mentioned but not discussed.

5-5.9

Required elements are fully or partially absent: population(s) not identified and discussed, determinants not identified and analysed, Australian context not addressed.

0-4.9

Role in a public health event

The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are outlined and their relevance to the assigned issue is discussed; the relationship of these characteristics to their reaction to a public health event is discussed and at least two brief examples are given.

8.5-10

The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are outlined and an attempt has been made to discuss their relevance to the assigned issue; the relationship of these characteristics to a public health event is discussed and a brief example is given.

7-8.4

The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are mentioned and some indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is given; the role of these characteristics in determining response to a public health event is discussed but no examples are given.

6-6.9

Some specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are mentioned but are incomplete and some indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is given but little or no mention of their relevance has been made; the role of these characteristics in determining response to a public health initiative is mentioned but not supported by discussion and examples are absent or unconnected.

5-5.9

Some specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are noted but an indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is absent; the role of these characteristics in response to a public health event is noted but a rationale and example are basic, absent and/or unconnected.

0-4.9

Discussion of risks and responsibilities

The nature of the risks to the groups of interest are identified; the risk is discussed in terms of whether it is direct or indirect, whether it is a risk to health or another kind of risk, what the specific health or non-health risk involves, and what the group’s responsibilities are in relation to the public health event and its own and other group’s risks. Their role in decision making is described and fully discussed.

8.5-10

The nature of the risks to the groups of interest are identified, but the student’s original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial. Their role in decision making is noted but discussion is not in depth.

7-8.4

The nature of the risks to these groups is mentioned but evaluation is missing or incomplete, the outcome of these initiatives is noted, but the student’s original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial. Their role in decision making is superficial and does not include analysis.

6-6.9

An attempt has been made to identify the risks to the groups of interest but the section does not provide a meaningful survey of what is available, evaluation is missing or incomplete, and an attempt has been made to identify outcomes of but they are not discussed and the student’s original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial. An attempt has been made to identify their role in decision making, but the issue is not discussed.

5-5.9

An attempt has been made to identify risks to the groups of interest but the section does not provide a meaningful survey of what is available and contains irrelevant items, evaluation is missing or incomplete, outcomes are not discussed, and the student’s original view on these outcomes is absent. There is on attempt to discuss their role in decision making or to analyze this role.

0-4.9

Use of Literature

All literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health.

Assessment format conforms exactly to guidelines.

8.5-10

A majority of literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format conforms exactly to guidelines.

7-8.4

Some literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format partially conforms to guidelines, but sections are missing or irrelevant information has been included.

6-6.9

Literature from inappropriate sources has been included, consumer or proprietary material has been used, items that do not address the Australian context have been used, and only a few items derive from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format mostly conforms to guidelines, but sections are missing or irrelevant information has been included, while required information is omitted.

5-5.9

Literature from inappropriate sources has been used, consumer or proprietary material has been used, items that do not address the Australian context have been used, and use of items from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health is minimal or non-existent. Guidelines have not been followed and/or part or all of the assessment does not address the assigned topic.

Assessment Fail

Writing and Integrity

All text represents the student’s original language and ideas, any material taken from other sources is fully cited in accordance with academic conventions, text is logically coherent, language used is formal and stylistically appropriate for a formal piece of university assessment.

8.5-10

All text represents the student’s original language and ideas, material taken from other sources is cited, text is logically coherent, and language used is formal and stylistically appropriate for a formal piece of university assessment.

7-8.4

All text represents the student’s original language and ideas but a large number of direct quotations have been used, material taken from other sources is cited but contains errors or is incomplete, discussion lacks logical coherence, and an attempt has been made to use language that is formal and stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment.

6-6.9

All text represents the student’s original language and ideas but a large number of direct quotations have been used, material taken from other sources is cited but contains errors or is incomplete, discussion lacks logical coherence, and an attempt has been made to use language that is formal and stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment.

5-5.9

Assessment contains text that has been copied from sources or inadequately paraphrased, citations are incomplete or missing, discussion lacks logical coherence, and/or language that is too informal and/or stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment has been used.

Assessment Fail