This document provides instructions for an assignment on contemporary health issues. Students are asked to watch the movie "Sicko" and compare and contrast the health care systems of two countries featured in the film. They must complete a table summarizing the type of system, benefits, and deficits of each country. Students then write a persuasive essay arguing which country they would prefer to live in, backed by evidence from the movie. The essay should be 750-1000 words following APA style guidelines, with marks given for table completion, personal reflection, and formatting.

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/contemporary-health-issues/ Watch the movie SICKO (2007, Michael
Moore). http://documentarystorm.com/sicko/Reflect on the main differences between the
nations within the movie (pick two specific countries and compare and contrast the content
from the film). You will be writing a brief persuasive essay that focuses on which country
you would prefer to live and why.Review the content on persuasive essays under content on
elearn. Your essay should include a brief introduction to your topic, as well as a brief
conclusion of your ideas or main points (if not included, you will lose marks for writing
style)Must be written in APA format (title page, reference page and in text
citations)Complete the following table and summarize your findings in a brief two
paragraph reflection comparing and contrasting the countries that you have chosen (3
marks). You must include the completed table as an appendix at the end of your essay prior
to your reference page (1 marks) Country or nationType of health care system discussed
(explain why you believe it is that type of system – with evidence from the movie)Benefits
(give specific examples from the movie and how they are a benefit)Deficits (give specific
examples from the movie and how they can be viewed as a deficit in the system) Write a
brief reflection on which country or nation you would prefer to live, based on the
information provided within the movie and explain why you made your choice (back up
your thoughts with proof and content from the movie) (5 marks)Maximum 750-1000 words
total for your essay (this does not include the table – reference page – title page – in text
citations) Marking breakdown:All assignments must include the following information:APA
style title page (review APA at the Mohawk library webpage or
visit: http://mohawkcollege.ca.libguides.com/CiteYourSources)Completed table (point
form is fine – give examples from the movie)Reflection (you must use at least three valid
points or examples (1 mark each) from the movie for full marks) with your reflection or
feedback regarding these points (2 marks)APA style reference page (reference must include
the movie, and any and all sources that you utilized within your work) Grading
CriteriaLevel oneLevel twoLevel threeTable completion and comparison of two countries (4
marks)Table is missing or has incomplete or incorrect information, no paragraphs included
for this section (0-1)Table is complete and the section includes some content that is
incorrect or unclear (missing or incomplete paragraphs) (1.5-3.5)Table is effectively
complete and all content is correct and clear within this section (two clear and concise
paragraphs appear in this section). (3-4)Personal reflection (5 marks)Section is

2. missingSection is lacking evidence and support for ideas (0-1)Section is complete and
includes 1-2 support(s) and some evidence for ideas (1.5-3.5)Section is complete and
includes at least 2 strong supports and evidence for ideas (3.5-5)APA formatting (1
mark)APA format not utilized (0)APA format utilized with some errors (0.5)APA format
correctly utilized (1)DeductionsNo title page includedNo reference page includedSpelling
and grammatical errorsLate deductions (10% per day will be deducted from late
entries)Writing style