Epidemiology Project Paper on A Public Health Event and Paper OUTLINE
Project paper is to be submitted in the following format:
1. Project Paper: discuss the public health issue in the FEDS format:
a. Facts: State the facts about the topic and list any data or information that is essential to understanding the public health issue. Do not use a personal voice.
Avoid the use of the words “I” “you” “me” “us” “we” etc.
b. Examples: This section is a literature review. Provide information from at least seven (7) sources. Give examples of the problems or list an overview of the impact of the issue on the public. This information can be regional, local, or national. Make certain that the examples are accurate and reflected in your list of references. Do not give personal examples.
c. Discussion: Discuss the problem at length. Tell the reader essential background information that will help them to understand especially why it is important, who it is important to; why the impact is so great, and what are some solutions to the challenges.
d. Summary: Tell the reader, in a concise manner what you have previously expounded on and stated. Highlight the facts; mention important example (refer to them only) and explain why you discussed what you included, especially if there are noteworthy or other instances with more notoriety. Your summary should be able to stand alone without the rest of the paper.
You reader should be able to read your summary and get all the important information from it.
Appendix any important supporting documents or information that you wish to share about your topic. List references, formatted in the APA style Format.
Papers must be at least
5 pages long, excluding the cover page and references! Papers must be typed in 12-point font and double spaced. Include a cover page which indicates your name, title of the assignment or topic, and date.
Listed below are some of the topics:
1. Field Epidemiology 7. Lettuce and produce recalls
2. California Measles Outbreak 8. Clinical pharmaceutical trials
3. Salmonella Events 9. E Coli 157 outbreaks
4. Ebola Outbreak 10. Food Safety Issues
5. Flint Water Crises 11 Whey protein recalls
6. Zika Virus 12. Recent Outbreak
13. Natural Disasters, Epidemics, or Pandemics
14. Substance Misuse 15. Health Equity
REFERENCES:
List each of the references used throughout the document, in each section.
At least 7 references must be included in your research paper. This must include at least 5 scientific papers, journal articles or textbooks.
Interviews may be included from health policy makers such as directors of health programs, health agency leaders, local and state legislators, and health activists. You are limited to the inclusions of 1 interview.
FORMAT: Use the American Psychological Association (APA) format for citations, references, and bibliography. References for interviews must include the name or title of the person interviewed, date, time, and place of the interview.