• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of different approaches to health emergency
preparedness and response. (20%)
• Demonstrates the ability to critique the advantages of using a bottom-up approach versus a topdown approach to health emergency preparedness and response. (30%)
• Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of theories and models of health emergency
preparedness and response to an existing community health problem. (30%)
• General assessment criteria (20%):
? Provides a lucid introduction
? Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
? Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to your chosen
topic
? Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
? Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading
? Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments not merely assertion
? Provides a conclusion or summary
? Use of academic writing and presentation and grammar.
? Complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical
details (including reference list).
? Is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence/paragraph construction
? Appropriate citation and referencing used (APA style)