11.10 Chapter Assignment
Assignment Formatting, Style, & Length Requirements
- Assignment formatting requirements: Arial 12-point font; 1-inch/2.54cm margins; single spaced; APA in-text citation style, reference section and cover page.
- Use proper paragraph style within the answer to each question.
- Clearly indicate which question is being answered using corresponding question numbers (do not write out the entire question). Follow-up questions must be answered as part of the numbered question. Avoid using automated numbering as it alters the left margin of the document, resulting in a margin larger than 1-inch/ 2.54cm.
- Assignment length: approximately 1000 words in length (give or take 100 words) (reference section and cover page not included in word count).
- Divide your time/space evenly across all questions.
- Proofread your submission to make sure it is clear, well written and intelligible.
Assignment Instructions
- After completing this chapter’s materials (chapter content, including all embedded links to readings and videos, and the required chapter materials) answer ALL the questions below.
- In ALL your answers be sure to demonstrate knowledge of and engagement with the chapter materials. This is achieved through supporting points/arguments/positions via reference to the course material using in-text citations. Providing in-text citations to support your points/arguments/positions is essential and required. Be sure to: (1) use a diverse range of materials, as opposed to relying heavily on a few sources; AND (2) cite material from current AND previously covered chapter materials.
- Only use materials outside of those assigned when specifically instructed to do so.
Assignment Questions
- Identify a downstream harm reduction (HR) program/intervention in the chapter materials. What are the goals of the program/intervention? How do these goals fit with the harm reductionist framework/what makes this a HR program/intervention? How can the program/intervention impact the social determinants of health (SDoH) for the population(s) it serves? Be sure to make use of/cite the SDoH Chapter materials when answering this question.
- Many HR programs related to substance use focus on downstream interventions. Identify an upstream HR program/intervention or policy change that could be introduced or ramped up to reduce the downstream impact (the example chosen could be from the course materials, other sources, or something you have thought up). How could this program/intervention or policy change impact substance use and the SDoH of populations at risk of developing SUDs? Be sure to make use of/cite of the SDoH chapter materials when answering this question.
- What is the most significant thing you learned from this week’s assigned material on harm reduction? How has this knowledge impacted you and your understanding of substance-related policies, programmes and/or treatments and the need for social change?
