Explore how modernisation, development and globalisation have affected the health of indigenous
people in a country or region of your choice.
Write a discussion paper, drawing on the key ideas that were introduced in Modules 1-5. Your
discussion paper will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Content
- The introduction to your discussion paper should identify the topic you have chosen, provide a
clear statement of your aims and give a brief outline of the structure/framework of your essay
(10 marks).
- Your discussion paper should demonstrate a clear understanding of the existing knowledge on
the topic and the content should be supported by appropriate and relevant citations (30
marks).
- There should be evidence of critical evaluation, that is, evidence of analysis and interpretation of
your source material. At this level of learning, mere description is insufficient (30 marks).
- The conclusion(s) should be clearly articulated and should be justified and supported by the
content provided within the body of the essay (10 marks).
Presentation and Referencing
- Presentation: the discussion paper should have a coherent structure and the content should
flows in a logical order. The paper should be written to an academic standard including correct
grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure. Few spelling, formatting and punctuation errors
should be present. If you need support with writing or English expression, seek assistance from
The Learning Centre or UniEnglish websites (10 marks).
- Referencing should be used consistently and correctly to acknowledge sources (in-text and
reference list) according to APA (6th ed.) standard for referencing. Your discussion paper should
be supported by at least 16 academic references to justify you analysis and interpretation. You
may also include Government reports from the country or from global authorities like World
Health Organisation or United Nationals (10 marks).
