Instructions on final paper
• Your entire paper must be 4-5 pages in length not counting the title or reference pages, which must be included
• In the Symptoms section, describe the public health issue that you have observed in your community. What “symptoms” does it exhibit? Think about whom it affects, where it affects them, and how? (Symptoms: lack of exercise leading up to health issues such as obesity, heart conditions, diabetes, etc.)

• In the Diagnosis section, discuss the causes of the issue, and give examples of other communities that have suffered the same problem. How did those communities solve or attempt to address the issue? (Diagnosis: Lack of parks and recreations, transit stations, proximity to stores, bike paths.)

• In the Cure section, discuss possible options for a cure for this public health issue. How can you get rid of it, or reduce its occurrence in your community?

• In the prevention section, discuss possible options for prevention of the public health issue that you have selected. How can you reduce the chance of people being impacted by your issue in the future?

• You must back up your sections using at least two scholarly articles.

• The key community members or partners that you plan on contacting, with an explanation why these individuals or organizations make sense as potential partners.
o Mayor
o townships office: treasury department, board members, administration and finance office, public safety section, and department of public works
o Construction Companies
o Big corporations: Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement
o Church and small business
o Newspaper company
o General community

• A special emphasis on either the demographics of the affected population.
o Demographics: Young 0-9, teens 13-19, adults 21-49, elderly 50-80

• A realistic timeline for your plan. Discuss the time needed for campaigning, education, funding, building, and implementation. (can use annotated bibliography, see other attachment)