Public Health Issues
There are 3 parts to your research. You need to answer the following questions:
- What is your issue? Background information?
- Determine why this has become a public health issue. How is it affecting society?
- What is being done to improve the issue? Regulations, laws, Education, etc. (Research findings & give your opinion.)
Requirements
- You must use one of each source: eBook, database, and website (from the approved list of websites.) A total of at LEAST 3 sources PER PERSON is required.
- You are each responsible for creating a Works Cited page with the resources you used for this project.
- You must follow MLA guidelines
Books
eBooks & Databases
CLICK HERE FOR THE DATABASE PASSWORDS
GVRL - Gale Virtual reference Library
Click the logo above to access Gale Virtual Reference Library. This eBook resource will help you access information for your topic. There are FOUR eBooks under the "Medicine" section that should contain appropriate resources. You may also search for your topic using the search bar at the top. Be sure to cite these sources correctly.
Once you find an article, locate the Tool bar on the right side of the page. Click "Citation Tools" and a box will pop up. Copy and paste the citation into your works cited page.
Once you find an article, locate the Tool bar on the right side of the page. Click "Citation Tools" and a box will pop up. Copy and paste the citation into your works cited page.
Databases
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Click the logo above to access the Opposing Viewpoints in Context Database. This database has up-to-date information as well as pro/con arguments for various topics. Be sure to cite the articles you use.
Scroll until you find the Health and Wellness Resource Center. This database has a variety of articles related to Public Health Issues.
Websites
The following websites have been approved for this project. You may use any of the sites listed below to research your topic.
www.cdc.gov
www.who.int
www.nih.gov
www.apha.org
www.healthypeople.gov
www.medlineplus.gov
www.healthyamericans.org
**Any additional sources need to be approved by your teacher!
www.cdc.gov
www.who.int
www.nih.gov
www.apha.org
www.healthypeople.gov
www.medlineplus.gov
www.healthyamericans.org
**Any additional sources need to be approved by your teacher!