Health Current Events Reaction Paper

Health is ongoing and all around us. This is a time of exciting new health
developments. You will need to complete a health current event reaction paper
each week. This will require you to read magazines, newspapers and visit online
news websites. The focus of these reactions is to engage you in a personal and
critical examination of current issues and events relevant to the Health
Curriculum. This assignment will provide you an opportunity to look at these
public health issues through your own eyes.

Directions:

Read:
 Health related article (newspaper, magazine or Internet)
which was written within the last three months

 Article chosen clearly relates to current health topic. It

gives information to understand health better. Comes from
a reliable news source.

Write:
 Two Paragraphs:
o 1st Summary of the article in your own words.
o 2nd Connections to you, your thoughts and learning.

 1 page typed (minimum), MLA format - 12 font and double

spaced

 Reference Cited ~ MUST use MLA format

www.easybib.com
For example:
Shmoe, Joe. "Health Class Is the Most Beneficial Class You Will Ever Take”,."
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News.
Cable News Network, 25 Dec. 2011. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://cnn.com>.

 Staple printed article to your current event reaction paper.

Some Helpful Sources:

www.cnn.com (health)
www.health.gov
www.letsmove.gov
 Current Event Reaction Paper Rubric
 USE MLA FORMAT!!!
 1st Paragraph: Summary
Included a one paragraph (5 sentences) summary in your own
words, with all important details included such as: who, what,
where, how, why? Also used proper grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
35 points

 2nd Paragraph: Connections

Included a one paragraph (5 sentences) personal reaction (your
opinion) indicating a clear understanding of the topic. Used
proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

35 points

 Cited Source using MLA format

The citation should be located at the bottom of your reaction.
Use easybib.com or any other website citation generator.

15 points

 Organization
One page minimum, MLA format - 12 font, double spaced.
Attached a copy of the article. Used MLA format - name of
source, date of article, and author of article.

15 points

Total 100 pts.