2.10 Chapter Assignment
Assignment Formatting, Style, & Length Requirements
- Assignments 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. Follow-up questions must be answered as part of the numbered question.
- 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 course materials) answer ALL the questions below.
- In your ALL 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 use a diverse range of materials as opposed to relying heavily on a few sources. When relevant cite material from previous chapters.
Assignment Questions
- Using the social determinants of health framework, how can “The Squeeze” (referred to in the UBC Medicine video in Chapter section 2.6 on Canadian Examples) help us to understand substance use and substance use problems, and how we need to change our focus to better address them? In your answer be sure to briefly explain the squeeze and how it is tied to the SDoH.
- How can the concepts of “upstream” and “downstream” help us understand the overrepresentation of some groups of people among those with substance use problems. Use examples to illustrate and support your answer.
- What is the most significant thing you learned from this week’s course material on the social determinants of health that you did not already know? How has this knowledge impacted you? How can such knowledge be used to help people better understand substance use and substance use problems?
