Current Health Topic Reports• Locate a recent (within the past two weeks) health-related popular press article (US News, Time Magazine, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, etc.) that interests YOU. Review Current Health Topic Reports Grading Rubric (see below) prior to beginning your paper.Include the following within your report: A BRIEF summary of the main points of the article.Your opinion on the content.The implications of the article’s content (e.g., why the article is
relevant and how it could potentially influence personal or global
health and/or health behavior)Students will be given time in class to present their findings and opinions.

Current Health Topic Reports Grading Rubric

The report details a current (within the past two weeks)
health-related event, finding, or debate, and adequately states how it
fits into the dimensions of wellness. = 1 point

The report includes a concise summary of the main points of the
event, research, or issue (demonstrating synthesis skills.) = 1 point

The report includes the student’s opinion on the content and the
personal, community, and global implications/impact of the
health-related event, discovery, or issue. = 2 points

The report includes an APA style citation for the reference article. =1
You may refer to the APA Manual or this website for help citing in APA style: http://www.citationmachine.net/

Total Points: ___/5

Plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in penalty and potential disciplinary action.