Research Paper – Part 2
Formatting:
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
Margins: 1” on all sides
Style: APA (7th edition) for citations and reference page
Double Spaced
Note: Refer to Owl Purdue for a comprehensive guide on APA format.
Length:
Up to 5 pages of written content (excluding title and reference page)
Paper Contents
Cover Page:
Include the title of your paper and your name in proper APA format
Topic Outline:
Provide a detailed description of your health topic/issue.
Explain the importance of the topic/health issue in the context of global health.
Some examples may include:
What is the nature and scope of the health topic/issue?
Provide a detailed description of the health concern, including it’s prevalence, impact, and implications for individuals and communities globally.
How does the topic/issue relate to global health?
Explore the interconnectedness of the health concern on a global scale.
Provide data from global health websites to support your topic/issue.
What are the root causes of the health topic/issue?
Investigate the underlying factors contributing to the emergence and persistence of the topic/issue.
Consider social, economic, political, and environmental determinants. WHO – Determinants of Health
Sustainable Development Goals:
Explore the relationship between the health topic/issue and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Some example may include:
What specific SDGs are relevant to the health topic/issue? Please only include up to 3 or 4.
How does the health topic/issue contribute of hinder the achievement of specific SDGs.
In what ways do the SDGs complement or conflict with each other in addressing the health concern.
Lowest Achieving Nation:
Identify and analyze the nation with the poorest outcomes regarding your chosen topic/health issue.
Describe the impact of the topic/health issue on the overall health within this nation.
Utilize recent data on your topic/health issue in the chosen country.
Discuss the SDG(s) impacted within this nation and provide insights into the factors hindering achievement, such as cultural, belief systems, lack of governmental support, or crises of war.
Does the health topic/issue intersect with social and economic aspects of SDG (e.g. poverty, education, gender equality, etc.)
Consider cultural beliefs, practices, and norms that may either facilitate or hinder the attainment of SDGs in the context of the health topic/issue.
Higher Achieving Nation:
Choose another nation doing better with your health topic/issue and relevant WHO SDGs.
The selected nation should be in close proximity to the low-achieving nation.
Research the culture of both nations, emphasizing its relation to the topic/health issue.
Describe how the culture of the higher-achieving nation contributes to or hinders improvement, providing specific examples.
Final SDG conclusion:
Propose cultural elements the low-achieving nation could adopt to enhance SDG achievement, supporting your recommendations with specific examples. This can include what the low achieving nation can adopt from the high achieving nation as well.
What are the challenges in implementing effective interventions in the low achieving county and how will this affect SDGs and individuals/communities globally.
Identify barriers to the successful implementation of interventions, including logistical, political, and cultural challenges. (This can also include environmental challenges)
Consider the role of global cooperation and diplomacy in addressing these challenges.
How can individuals and communities contribute to addressing the health topic/issue on a global scale.
Reference Page:
Include a comprehensive list of all sources cited in your paper.
Adhere to APA (7th edition) style guidelines for citation.
Note: Failure to cite sources will be considered plagiarism and result in a zero for this portion of the assignment.
Ensure clarity and organization in presenting your findings and recommendations.
Helpful Advice:
When selecting both low and high-achieving countries for your research, it’s crucial to adhere to certain guidelines and considerations. Please keep the following points in mind:
Avoid Continent Selection:
Ensure that the chosen countries are individual nations, not entire continents. For example, Africa is a continent, not a country.
Geographical Proximity:
When choosing the lower-achieving country, consult a map to identify a higher-achieving country that either shares a border or is in close proximity. This geographical context adds depth to your analysis.
Use Social Progress Index for Data:
Utilize the Social Progress Index as a valuable resource for obtaining data on both the lower and higher-achieving countries. However, it’s essential to go beyond stating rankings and explain the significance of the data.
Social Progress Index
Explain Data Meaning:
When referencing data from the Social Progress Index, provide a detailed explanation of what the data means in the context of your health topic/issue. Avoid merely mentioning rankings; instead, delve into the specific indicators and metrics that contribute to the rankings.
Consider Multiple Indicators:
Explore various indicators related to your health topic/issue within the Social Progress Index. This will offer a more nuanced understanding of the countries’ overall progress.
Emphasize Imperfection in High-Achieving Country:
Clarify that the high-achieving country does not have to be flawless but should demonstrate better performance in addressing the health concern compared to the lower-achieving country.
Provide Context for Rankings:
Offer context for the rankings by discussing the socio-economic, political, and cultural factors influencing the health issue in both countries.
Highlight Relevant Achievements:
Spotlight specific achievements and efforts made by the high-achieving country in addressing the health concern. This helps to emphasize practical examples and successes.
Link to Cultural Context:
Relate your choice of countries to the cultural context, explaining how cultural factors might impact the health concern in both the lower and higher-achieving nations.
Encourage In-depth Analysis:
I encourage you all to go beyond numerical rankings and explore the broader implications of the data on the health topic/issue.
