The purpose of this assignment is to write a literature review about environmental health risks and benefits associated with the proposed plan (recycled treated sewage) in the given scenario below
PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 1 PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health Assignment 1: Literature Review Learning Objectives Assessed The learning objectives assessed for Assignment 1 are: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts in environmental health 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major biological, chemical or physical hazards, and critically apply this to problems involving their sources, health impacts, and control 3. Understand the role of risk assessment, impact assessment, and effective risk communication in the identification and management of environmental health issues 4. Critically reflect on how environmental health fits into the scope of public health practice 5. Critically reflect on how societal factors influences environmental health and our capacity to respond to environmental hazards 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and environmental hazards Please note: This assignment will lead into the second assignment whereby you will be required to write a policy brief based on your literature review. Due: 23:59 pm on the 10th September 2018 Weighting: 30% of Semester total PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 2 Instructions/Guidelines Length: No more than 2000 words, single-sided A4 pages (excluding references, tables and diagrams) Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point only Line spacing: 1.5 line spacing Margins: All margins at least 2.0cm Sub headings: Numbered, e.g. 1. Introduction, 1.1 Rationale.... 2. Methods etc Tables and Figures: Put a label ABOVE for tables and BELOW for figures. Make sure the tables and figures are numbered sequentially (e.g. Table 1. Table 2. AND Figure 1. Figure 2.). References: APA style only. Include reference list at the end of your assessment. Refer to UQ Library Style Guide: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/research-tools-techniques/referencing- style-guides#apa (Use of Endnote for managing references is highly recommended). There is no set minimum or maximum number of references you must use for this assignment. File type: Assessments must be submitted as a Word document. Save the file with the filename using this format: Last name_ 7027_Assignment 1 PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 3 Tasks The purpose of this assignment is to write a literature review about environmental health risks and benefits associated with the proposed plan (recycled treated sewage) in the given scenario below. 1. Please consider the scenario below: Kent is a town of 30,000 people located in rural South Australia. Like many towns in the area, Kent has been heavily affected in recent years by prolonged drought, which appears to be a long-term situation due to climate change. This has led to significant water shortages which are now at a critical level. The town’s council is exploring a number of options, but the one generating the most discussion is a proposal to use recycled treated sewage for the town’s reticulated drinking water supply. The town’s mayor has made contact with the state health department requesting assistance to handle this controversial issue. The state health minister has requested advice from the health department on the issue of recycling treated sewage as potable water. You have been given the task of conducting a rapid literature review on the topic, which discusses the potential environmental health risks and benefits associated with recycled wastewater. The review will later be used to inform a ministerial briefing, so you should cover all aspects that might be relevant to providing advice to the Minister on this issue. For example, you might consider whether there are any management strategies that could reduce the risks you have identified, consider public perceptions about and potential community impact from recycled waste water and what are the issues that are likely to be of concern to community members? 2. Structure of your assignment: Your literature review* should consist of: • Introduction: Background to the issue or state of the problem, describe the aim of the literature review (i.e. what will be discussed), scope of the discussion. • Body: Critical review of the published literature. This section should provide a summary, classification, comparison and evaluation of the literature reviewed/assessed. Please consider potential strengths and weaknesses of the evidence provided. • Conclusion: Conclude the important findings of the literature. This section should include the main agreements, disagreements, any gaps or areas for future research and your overall perspective on the recycling issue. For example, if you were in a position to directly affect decisions on controlling the issue in question, what would you do? What research remains to be done? PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 4 Submission 1. Submission of all assignments is to be uploaded via turnitin on the course’s Blackboard site. Instructions are on each course site. • Typing your name in the Declaration will suffice as your signature that the work has not been plagiarised. • All submitted assessment items need to be clearly labelled. • An electronic copy of the School of Public Health assignment cover page is available on each Blackboard site. • Further information on University policies and procedures is available from http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor 2. Make sure you keep a copy of the Submission ID as proof of submission. 3. Late assessments will receive a 10% per day penalty from after the due date. *For more information on how to do a literature review: • Davies, M 2011, Study skills for international postgraduate students, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. • Student services: https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning/literature-review http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning/literature-review PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 5 Marking criteria Criteria Marks allocated Structure Clear title Logical flow of ideas Clear and coherent structure Presented in a neat and professional format 15 Content Effective introduction to the problem, Problem statement clearly stated Methodology/search strategy clearly identified Clear identification and analysis of the nutrition problem Broad context and determinants comprehensively explained Clear conclusion 50 Quality of research and supporting evidence Evidence of critical review of literature cited in all relevant sections 20 Writing skills Accuracy of grammar and spelling 10 Referencing Correct and accurate referencing 5 Total 100 PUBH7027 Introduction to Environmental Health 6 This matrix will be used in Turnitin, using the above as a guide. Fail <50% grade=""><3 pass="" 50-64%="" grade="" 4="" credit="" 65-74%="" grade="" 5="" dist="" 75-84%="" grade="" 6="" high="" dist="">=85% Grade 7 Structure and Organisation 20%. Assignment is unstructured or over structured with mostly lists. Introduction, sections and conclusion are lacking or indistinct. Information is poorly organized and does not flow logically Assignment has some structure. Introduction, sections and conclusion are distinct. Some information is poorly organized, and at times does not flow logically. Assignment structure is generally good. Introduction, sections and conclusion are distinct. Most information is well organized and generally logical. Assignment has a good structure. Clear introduction, sections and conclusion. Information is well organized and logical. Assignment is very well structured. Clear and well- organized introduction, sections and conclusion. Flow of the assignment is logical. Similar to published work Content: evidence and argument 50% Does not address the question or topic. Crucial omissions in information. Serious misinterpretation of data. Serious errors in deduction. Argument is weak or nonexistent. No original observations. Some parts