Essay (Module: Wellbeing)–1200 words
TOPIC:
Critically review, analyse and reflect on theLa Planca et al. (2013)article to discuss how the Knight McNaught framework for wellbeing can be applied to the recent Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore.
Note: Please kindly find the La Planca et al. (2013)article attached separately in PDF file
TASK DESCRIPTION:
The unforeseen changes to society from the global response to the Covid-19 Pandemic have had wide reaching consequences across many areas of the wellbeing dimensions.
Using the La Planca et al (2013) article as a base, consider how the Knight McNaught framework can be linked to wellbeing concepts, and the effects for people across the wellbeing dimensions.This is a reflective essay, so when talking about yourself and your perception, it is acceptable to use the pronouns “I, we, me, my”.
STRUCTURE:
- Introduction
- Outline main ideas and author’s thesis, state own thesis statement and your ideas about the article in relationship to your topic
- Summary
- Main ideas of the article – who, what, when, where, how, why
- Analysis
- How does (or doesn’t) the information relate to the current situation?
- How does the framework apply during the Covid-19 Pandemic?
- Reflection
- How has your wellbeing been affected by the social changes enforced with Covid-19?
- What resources have you found useful in supporting your wellbeing?
- Define wellbeing dimensions and use at least two within your reflection.
- Conclusion
- Restate your thesis, summarise your main ideas, include a call for action or a takeaway thought for the reader.
Marking guide
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| Critical analysis linking the set reading to wellbeing constructs and themes. Use | ||||||||||||||||
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| relevant references to support your discussion. | ||||||||||||||||
| itical reflection using supporting information (references) on relevance of reading to | ||||||||||||||||
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| the concepts of wellbeing. | ||||||||||||||||
| Using Knight McNaught framework, describe how the Covid-19 quarantine and | ||||||||||||||||
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| isolation response has impacted people living in Singapore* | ||||||||||||||||
| Drawing on the reading, reflect on | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| ● how your wellbeing has been affected by the social changes enforced with | ||||||||||||||||
| Covid-19 | ||||||||||||||||
| ● | what you | are doing to support your own wellbeing. | ||||||||||||||
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| ● include at least two wellbeing dimensions within your reflection. | ||||||||||||||||
| PS: I have a full-time job as a recruiter and i have been work from home since | ||||||||||||||||
| March. I’m studying a part-time degree and is change to online class since end of | ||||||||||||||||
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| April. | ||||||||||||||||
| Interpretation of the set reading (in line with wellbeing constructs). | ||||||||||||||||
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Clear & coherent academic writing skills including writing fluency, grammar,
punctuation, essay format and correct use of APA 7thedition referencing.
2
Observed required word count (1,200 words +/- 10%)
2
