Legal case study addressing a public health issue
PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND POLICY (PUBH632) Assessment Task 2 – Information and instructions Assessment Task 2: Legal case study addressing a public health issue Background For this assessment task you will write a case study, in a report format, addressing the legislative and regulatory requirements of a contemporary public health issue. You are required to select a topic from the list provided below. If you have your own topic that you are interested in, you will need to first seek written approval from the Lecturer in Charge (LIC). Length 2,500 words (+/-10%) Purpose To enable students to develop their legal knowledge of public health reforms, and the likely effect the implementation of these reforms may have on public health practice and individual health Value 50% Learning outcomes assessed 3, 4, 5 Submission Turnitin Assessment criteria See marking criteria below Referencing APA6 Instructions Select one of the following public health topics: 1) A voluntary health warning scheme for alcohol containers was implemented in Australia in 2011. Discuss the merits and disadvantages of voluntary industry self-regulation as an approach to providing health warnings for consumers on alcohol containers. In addressing this topic, you will need to discuss the literature about voluntary vs mandatory approaches to public health regulation as well as the circumstances in which the voluntary scheme was introduced and the research evidence about its effectiveness. 2) Discuss the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes) in Australia. (Note: you will need to consider regulation at both national and state/territory levels). To what extent is Australia’s regulation of e-cigarettes consistent with the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control and the World Health Organization’s report on Electronic nicotine delivery systems (submitted to the sixth session of Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2014)? 3) Choose a health-related profession that is not currently registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, such as social work, speech pathology, dietetics or audiology. Discuss the arguments for and against registration of this profession under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, in comparison with other regulatory approaches. Presentation The assignment should follow a report-style format with an introduction, number of sections and conclusion. Headings and sub-headings should be used; they also provide clear ‘signposts’ to your content. In preparing a report, you should include: 1. A brief introduction (stating rationale, purpose and structure) 2. Number of sections (most of the report) · describe background and context (historical development, nature and scale of the health problem, political and social context of the legislation) · explain and analyse the legislative and regulatory framework of the topic · analyse the legislation in the context of changes and improvements (or otherwise) to public health outcomes · critique the roles and responsibilities of major stakeholders (government, industry, non-government organisations, etc.) and what role have they played in influencing this legislation? (if applicable) · analyse and explain whether the national legislation is consistent with international frameworks (if applicable) · explain the strategies adopted in implementing the legislation. [Note: The information in the body of the report will vary according to the topic selected for analysis] 3. Conclusion (1 paragraph) · summarise key points and arguments, and discuss future implications (if applicable). If appropriate, you may also include a number of recommendations in the conclusion. 4. References A list of references documenting the evidence used to support your arguments, should be presented at the end of the report. Refer to References below for additional details. Formatting requirements · Word document · Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman font · Size 12 font (headings can be larger/bond font if required) · 1.5 line spacing · Margins of at least 2cm left and right References In this assignment, you are expected to read widely and cite a range of sources, including scholarly texts and peer-reviewed articles (journal articles and book chapters) as well as relevant legislation, along with government reports and other grey literature where relevant. In-text referencing must be used; adhering to the recommended referencing style - APA6. The Academic Skills Unit and Library have resources to help with referencing. References acknowledge that part of your work is based on the work and material of others. Failure to acknowledge that some of your opinions and information have come from others may be regarded as plagiarism. References show your reader the range and nature of your source materials. It is important that any reference you give to published sources provides sufficient detail to enable anyone to find the book or article you are citing. You can lose marks if the content, quality and layout of your references are of a poor standard. The list of references will not be included in the word count. Submission Submission will be in .doc or .docx format, and submitted assignments will go through Turnitin.. Late assignments Penalties for late submissions apply as per University policy: · 5% is subtracted from the total assignment mark, up to a maximum of 15%; and · Assessment tasks received more than three calendar days after the due or extended date will not be allocated a mark. Assessment and marking Postgraduate students are expected to undertake independent readings and research, beyond set readings and websites, and to apply critical judgement for all assignments. The range of evidence (that is, references) used will inevitably contribute to the quality of thinking and writing, and therefore work requirement outcomes. Some particularly important references and resources for health law and policy are included in lectures, tutorials and readings and students are encouraged to access these through relevant libraries. In preparing your assignments, students are expected to submit work that adheres to the academic standards required in relation to grammar, expression, formatting, footnoting, referencing and numbering. 1. Factors influencing marking of assignments: While all assessment contains a degree of subjectivity, the following concerns will influence the marking of assignments · The degree to which to work displays originality · Ability to obtain and analyse data and to present it appropriately · Ability to synthesize ideas · The use of appropriate concepts, models and theories · The ability to develop and sustain a line of argument · Wider reading · Ability to use sources in a critical way · Recognition of alternative perspectives · The quality of written expression · Factual accuracy · Observance of conventions governing the citation of sources and the use of the words and ideas of others 2. Marking criteria: The following five criteria will be used to assess and mark submitted reports: No. Criteria Marks 1. Demonstration of knowledge relevant to topic (Ability to describe background and context, and use relevant legal examples to illustrate arguments and discussion) 15 2. Quality and strength of argument and analysis (Ability to critically examine, synthesise and evaluate information and evidence; and present alternative perspectives) 10 3. Use of supporting evidence (Ability to support opinions and arguments by skilful use of relevant, credible and comprehensive evidence) 10 4. Organisation and clarity of writing (Ability to write succinctly and clearly, and to present information in a logical manner) 10 5. Referencing (Ability to adhere to scholarly and consistent referencing) 5 Late penalty (Applied for late submissions: 5% per day up to a maximum of 15%) · Total /50 1