Human Development Index Ranking Post Card Assignm
Example of what assignment should be like is attached below. The country assigned is Indonesia. Any questions/concerns please let me know.
Postcards from the Edge Assignment
Prepare a PowerPoint (or similar format) presentation of a “postcard” from a country outside of the United States. The country assigned is Indonesia. Please utilize the rubric. You should have a slide for every section listed on the rubric. Partial assignments will not be accepted.
Rubric
Postcard Grading Rubric (R)
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#1: Geographical location of the area and interesting facts about the country Geographical location of the area and interesting facts about the country. |
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1.0 pts |
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#2 Form of government (democracy, etc.) What’s the WHO and Human Development Index ranking? |
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3.0 pts |
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#3: Discuss the Health Care System- include the strengths and weaknesses of the system (Briefly, explain what makes it strong or weak and why) |
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10.0 pts |
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#4: Discuss the Mental Health System-include strengths and weaknesses of the system (Briefly explain what makes it strong or weak and why) |
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5.0 pts |
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#5: Major social and economic PROBLEMS of the country. (Briefly explain what makes it a major/important problem and why). List a minimum of two |
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5.0 pts |
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#6: Major social and economic PROGRAMS in THE country. (Briefly explain what makes it a major/important program and why). List a minimum of two. |
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5.0 pts |
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#7: What methods are being used in the country to battle: hunger and poverty? List a minimum of two. |
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10.0 pts |
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#8: How are women and children treated in this country? Give two supporting examples. |
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5.0 pts |
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#9: How is the educational system in this country? K-college, who attends (are girls allowed), and the cost |
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5.0 pts |
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#10: How is this country viewed nationally and internationally? Give an example for national and international. |
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3.0 pts |
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#11: What is the primary religion in this country. Also, what are some other religions represented? |
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3.0 pts |
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#12: Please list (DETAILED) statistical information on HIV/AIDS. Include stats for men, women, and children. |
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5.0 pts |
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#13: Is this country at war or involved in conflict? If not, please refer to the last conflict/war that they were involved in. Also, state with whom and why. |
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5.0 pts |
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#14: How is this country’s relationship with the USA? Give one example. |
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5.0 pts |
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#15: How are LGBTQ treated in this country? Give one example. |
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5.0 pts |
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#16: In response to the global issues in this country, please list three recommendations. These should be your own recommendations. |
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5.0 pts |
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#17: How can social work impact this country? |
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5.0 pts |
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Reference page. Put all of the websites utilized on this page. It does not have to be in APA. It may be easier to add them as you go. |
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5.0 pts |
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You should also include a creative element in your presentation which can be posters, artwork, costumes, food from the country, music, etc. |
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5.0 pts |
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Formatting, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
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5.0 pts |
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Total Points: 100.0 |
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