Social Contexts of HealthOrder Instructions:
Write an essay of 2,000 words. This essay is based on AUSTRALIA.
Students are expected to read widely in order to answer the chosen question appropriately,
and to be discriminating in their use of sources, particularly web-based sources.
This assessment will specifically relate to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 5
Question 1:
Critically discuss the claim that the concept of ‘social capital’ has relevance for understanding health profiles of rural and remote population groups in contemporary Australia ?
Assessment Criteria :
-Introduction gives background to the topic and states precisely what the essay intends to
cover.
-Body of essay shows evidence of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant
research literature.
-Conclusion draws evidence together, does not over generalise or introduce new material.
-Well structured, logically sequenced essay in appropriate English.
-Correct referencing technique