News presentation on for Monday, Nov 24

1. How climate change hits India’s poor

2. Computers pile up in Ghana dump

News presentation on Wednesday, Nov 19

1.Here

2. Here

And another one for discussion- on the brain drain

Read this.

So, what now? Boycott Shoppers Drug Mart to make a public statement? Although maybe they do make a point about trying to fulfil their domestic mission.

Media- discussion

This image got a lot of publicity, and won a Pulitzer Prize. It put Sudan on the map, as far as the regular public goes. Effecitve? Too drastic? Post thoughts below.

In a totally different vein, Oxfam’s video “The Luckiest Nut in the World” talks about how the Structural Adjustment Programs affected developing countries. It’s pretty much an advocacy video, and very well done. Thoughts? Does this constitute effective media-spread-awareness?

How would you compare the image to the video? Would you take into account different circumstances? Which one is more effective and why?

News presentation on Monday, Nov 17

Here

Dr. Orbinski talk- discussion

Since we are running short of class time, I thought we could have a discussion on Dr. Orbinski’s talk here. Did anyone want to talk about any of the points he brought up?

I think an excellent point was the effect of climate change on health care. It’s not something we discussed in class, but it is definitely something that is becoming more and more important.

If droughts are going to increase in the coming years, what immediate actions do we need to take to ensure basic needs such as food, water or healthcare. How does this change the role of organisations like the UN vs. organisations like MSF?

Feel free to post your own questions, thoughts and opinions.
Just as a reminder, posting here counts as participation mark in place of missing classes.

Term Project Rubric- please post feedback

EDIT: The term project rubric has been edited under the Innovative Thought category to “supported from at least two intedisciplinary perspectives.”

Project Evaluation Form – HESO 449A/ F2008         Date: ___________

Evaluator’s Name: _____________________    TOPIC:  ______________________________

CRITERIA	Explanation	Grade	Comments
CONTENT
Objectives	Objectives are clearly communicated, and there is a clear thesis/argument/statement of topic early in the subject matter	/ 10
Link to course	A link to the theme of global health aid is clearly made	/ 10
Organization	The paper is well constructed, and there is a logical sequence and flow to the information presented	/ 10
Value of supporting evidence	Examples chosen to support the argument are well chosen, persuasive and directly applicable to the argument	/ 10
Evidence of research	Meets the requirement for number of external sources and academic sources	/10
Subject knowledge	Published and possible counter arguments are incorporated and dealt with to support the thesis. Overall good grasp of the subject matter is demonstrated	/ 10
CREATIVITY
Innovative thought	The argument is supported from at least two interdisciplinary perspectives	/ 10
Engaging and provocative	Paper incites further thought after reading is complete	/ 10
COMMUNICATION
Accessibility	Ideas are presented simply; complicated terms are well defined and/or footnoted	/ 10
Grammar and Coherence	Good syntax; minimal spelling errors	/10
TOTAL		/ 100

Positive Comment:       __________________________________________________________

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Advice for improvement: _____________________________________________________________________

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News Presentations for Monday, November 24th

1. Here

2. Here

Guidelines for the Term Paper

Here are some guidelines for the paper:

- 8 to 12 pages long
- At least 7 references, with at least 3 academic sources
- Separate bibliography page
- Citation of all your claims
- Cover Page with Name, Topic and Student Number
- Don’t put your name/student number on every page as a header
- Use the Rubric to make sure you are matching all criteria

News Presentation for Wednesday, October 29th

Here , Here and Here

News Presentations- October 27th

Here and Here