Assignment Objective:
At the completion of this assignment, you will be able to articulate the role of the government in protecting public health and evaluate the challenges in balancing public safety, individual rights, and regulatory influence.
Instructions:
Write a paper (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following:
- Describe a real-life example of government intervention in food or drug safety (e.g., the 2008 pepperoni recall, the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906, or FDA regulation of cosmetics).
- Should there have been any government intervention? Why or Why not?
- Analyze how this case reflects the tension between public health priorities and individual or industry rights.
- Reflect on how laws like the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 either enhance or hinder public health protection.
- Include at least one reference/quote from the assigned chapters
- Include 2-3 peer reviewed articles
CriteriaRatingsPointsIntroduction and Purpose
Highly Developed
Clear, original introduction; purpose fully achieved.
18.9 to 20 pts
Developed
Introduction is clear; purpose mostly achieved.
17.1 to 18.8 pts
Developing
Introduction and purpose of the paper is vague or partially developed.
15.3 to 17 pts
Underdeveloped
No clear introduction or purpose.
0 to 15.2 pts
/20 pts
Organization and Structure
Highly Developed
Logical structure; smooth transition
14.2 to 15 pts
Developed
Generally organized; some transitions.
12.76 to 14.1 pts
Developing
Some structure; transitions lacking.
11.5 to 12.75 pts
Underdeveloped
Disorganized or hard to follow.
0 to 11.4 pts
/15 pts
Content and Development
Highly Developed
In-depth analysis; strong evidence and examples.
18.9 to 20 pts
Developed
Adequate analysis; some supporting evidence
17.1 to 18.8 pts
Developing
Limited analysis; weak support.
15.3 to 17 pts
Underdeveloped
Minimal or irrelevant content.
0 to 15.2 pts
/20 pts
Follows Assignment
Highly Developed
All elements of assignment included in a thorough and accurate manner.
9.5 to 10 pts
Developed
Most elements of assignments included
8.6 to 9.4 pts
Developing
Some elements of the assignment are missing or inaccurate,
7.7 to 8.5 pts
Underdeveloped
Many elements of the assignment are missing or inaccurate.
0 to 7.6 pts
/10 pts
Use of Sources
Highly Developed
23 credible sources; well-integrated and cited.v
9.5 to 10 pts
Developed
2 sources used; mostly integrated and cited.
8.6 to 9.4 pts
Developing
1 source or weak integration/citation.
7.7 to 8.5 pts
Underdeveloped
No sources or improperly cited.
0 to 7.6 pts
/10 pts
Critical Thinking
Highly Developed
Demonstrates insight and original thought.
9.5 to 10 pts
Developed
Some critical thinking evident
8.6 to 9.4 pts
Developing
Limited critical thinking.
7.7 to 8.5 pts
Underdeveloped
Lacks critical thinking.
0 to 7.6 pts
/10 pts
Grammar and Mechanics
Highly Developed
Virtually no errors in grammar or mechanics.
9.5 to 10 pts
Developed
Few minor errors; do not affect clarity.
8.6 to 9.4 pts
Developing
Several errors; somewhat affect clarity.
7.7 to 8.5 pts
Underdeveloped
Frequent errors; hinder understanding.
0 to 7.6 pts
/10 pts
APA Formatting
Highly Developed
Perfect APA formatting throughout
4.8 to 5 pts
Developed
Minor APA errors.
4.3 to 4.7 pts
Developing
Multiple APA errors.
3.9 to 4.2 pts
Underdeveloped
No APA formatting.
0 to 3.8 pts
/5 pts
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Chapter 15.pdf, Chapter 4.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
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