APA format, 3-4 (max) typed pages, double spaced, and size 12” font with
standard margins.
Section One 1. Overview
Start with a general topic sentence that includes the topic of the article.
Example: The New York Times article “Size at birth may predict risk for disease later in life” describes/explains/comments on.
Example: Provide the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY of the event in section one.* Do Not: Copy straight out of the article unless it is a direct quote.
Do Not: Use lengthy quotes as filler in your paper.
Section Two
2: Importance
Explain why you think this current event is important.
Why should people be concerned?
How does it relate to this course, environmental health, or public health in general? How is it important on a local, state, national or international level?
How might it impact you or those around you?
*Include a minimum of three concrete details (statistics, quotes) and correctly cite the author.
Example: According to (author of article, person interviewed, etc.). Never use “I” in formal written work that is based on fact. Your opinion has no place in section two.
Section Three
3: Outcomes and Conclusion
What ideas do you have about what should be done to address this event?
How does learning about this event and thinking about possible results of it help you to see the importance of
being aware of the event?
Are there consequences of people NOT being concerned about the current event?
Are there potential outcomes: Some sort of action to be taken?
Additional information you would like to know about this event?