7.7 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
- Much of this chapter’s material (and course material to date) explains and demonstrates how prohibitionist drug policies fuel, as opposed to control, drug markets and how such policies exacerbate social harms to the user and society more generally. Using course material (from the current and previous weeks), explain the basis for this perspective on drug policy and how it can be used to advance the case for progressive policy change.
- How do prohibitionist policies impact health of users and members of society more generally (be sure to provide examples from the course material to illustrate and support your points/arguments)? How do the SDoH help us to understand these policy impacts?
- What is the most significant thing you learned from this week’s course material that you did not already know? How has this knowledge impacted you and your understanding of existing drug control?
