4-2 Final Project Milestone Three: Draft of Theoretical Support

Instructions

Submit a draft of the theoretical support portion of the final project (Section III). This assignment builds on the work you did in Milestone Two, as you will choose the theoretical framework you will use to guide the recommendations and reflection sections of the final project. In this milestone, you will determine and justify a factor to be considered for your analysis and recommendations. You will rationalize your choice by pulling in other research and support. In addition, you will address both the strengths and limitations of your chosen theory as it pertains to the issue you chose.

For additional details, please refer to the Milestone Three Guidelines And Rubric document and the Final Project Guidelines And Rubric document.

I WILL ATTACH MILESTONE 2 FOR REFERENCE

Overview: This milestone builds on the work you did in Milestone Two, as you will choose the theoretical framework you will use to guide the recommendations and reflection sections of the final project. The theoretical framework will consist of one social, cultural, and environmental or multilevel theory presented in your course readings.

Prompt: Submit a draft of the theoretical support portion of the final project (Section III). Determine and justify a factor to be considered for your analysis and recommendations. Rationalize your choice by pulling in other research and support. In addition, address both the strengths and limitations of your chosen theory as it pertains to the issue you chose.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

III. Theoretical Support

A. Bearing in mind that there may be several, choose a social, behavioral, or cultural factor associated with your selected public health issue that needs to change in order to improve the issue. Be sure to explain why you chose this particular factor.

B. Select the public health theory, model, or concept that most appropriately applies to the social, behavioral, or cultural factor you chose in the above step.

C. Describe the strengths of the theory, model, or concept you selected for addressing your chosen social, behavioral, or cultural factor. Be sure to substantiate your claims with specific examples and research.

D. Describe the weaknesses of the theory, model, or concept you selected for addressing your chosen social, behavioral, or cultural factor. Be sure to substantiate your claims with specific examples and research.

Guidelines for Submission: Your milestone should be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources, which should be cited according to APA style.