Assessment 1: Globalisation,its impact on health: Ebola (40%) Due Date: 17th March 9am Length: Limit 1300 words Submission Details: Via Turnitin Rationale This assignment gives the students the...

Assessment 1: Globalisation,its impact on health: Ebola (40%) Due Date: 17th March 9am Length: Limit 1300 words Submission Details: Via Turnitin Rationale This assignment gives the students the opportunity to show that they have understood the importance of the phenomenon of globalisation and its impact on health and are able to support their position with reference to the relevant literature Task Ebola is a condition with global dimensions. • Explain briefly the source of the condition and how it is transmitted.(200 words) • Say why you think the condition has not yet got a vaccine, compared to other conditions which DO have vaccines (550 words). • Describe public health management and prevention of the condition (Ebola), being specific about the context you have in mind (550 words). • Your key discussion points should be supported by evidence from the literature. You should have at least 4 references in this assignment. • The word limits for each section are guides only based on marking weightings, overall your essay should not exceed 1300 words. Criteria You will be assessed on the criteria provided in the marking rubric on the following page (page 15) however you may find the checklist below useful: • Do you state the question at the beginning and have you provided an introduction? • Do you explain the source of Ebola, how it affects humans and how it is transmitted? • Have you compared Ebola to other conditions that do have vaccines ( you need to demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political context in answering this question) • Have you identified the context which you are going to use to discuss the public health and prevention of Ebola? Context examples include rural vs. urban, wealthy nation vs. poor nation, Western culture vs non-western culture? • Have you discussed the public health management and prevention of Ebola within this context? Resources The library offers many helpful resources and help accessing resources is available from staff in the library or online through the “ the online librarian. There is also a “My Tutor” link on the uws page which offers tutorial help with essay writing and assessment preparation.