Critical analysis and evaluation of the formulation and implementation of a public health policy (3000 words).
- Introduction (300words)
What? Outline what which public health policy is being critically analysed and evaluated.
How? Briefly outline the format that essay will follow and what the entire plan will entail as per this
assignment guide.
Why? Briefly outline a public health policy and explain why it is of interest to you. Include a
summary of key points relevant to the formulation and implementation of the public health policy. - Discussion (with headings and subheadings)
a. Identify and critically analyse a public health policy highlighting local, national and global
implications of the policy on a specific population (LO3) (600 words).
b. Critically discuss the role of politics and public involvement in public health policy. (LO2)
(600 words).
See Module Study Guide template for the learning outcomes – May 2018
c. Critically evaluate the evidence base for the policy and discuss the process of how the policy
can be translated into practice (LO4) (600 words).
d. Critically discuss how the public health policy may impact on the specific population identified
(LO1) (600 words). - Recommendations
- Conclusion (Summary of the Key points raised across the proposal. (Approx. 300 words)
a. Summary of key learning points identified in the essay.