The Topic Proposal

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a strong, working foundation for your capstone project while demonstrating the ability to target a researchable problem/issue within a broader topic. For this assignment, you will explore topics of interest, select one for your paper, and draft a topic proposal.

Recommended: Before you begin, review chapter 2 in Research Techniques for the Health Sciences.

Your topic proposal should be 2 – 3 pages and should include the following items and address the following questions.

APA formatted title page

The topic you wish to pursue. (1 paragraph)

• One paragraph describing the overall topic you wish to explore.
  • It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem. Use the resources in your course materials to help you search for ideas.

Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this topic? (2-3 paragraphs)

• Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic.
• Clearly describe the relevance of the topic in the field today.
• Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic:
  • What might exploration of this problem accomplish?
  • What is your intended goal?
    • To evoke change
    • To make new connections (new cause and effect)
    • To introduce a new theory, solution, idea
  • Is this goal realistic?

Define and describe your intended target audience. (1 paragraph)

• Be specific: identify age, gender, and educational, socioeconomic and cultural demographics as relevant.
• Who will benefit most from knowing about this topic? Remember, those who think differently about the topic may be the audience you need to address.
• Identify only one target audience to address in the paper. (This will help you maintain focus.)

Provide a list of 4 – 8 research questions. (list 4-8 questions)

While you have not done any formal research on the topic yet, explore databases and websites to help you identify questions that are being asked by others and to help you articulate questions of your own within the current dialog. Use the resources in your course materials to help you search.

• Identify questions that you can answer through research.
  • Questions about morality and beliefs, while worthy, are not research questions.

• Pose questions worth exploring.
• Not too narrow, not too broad.
• Keep them intellectually challenging, not too basic.

Identify a problem within the topic and draft an initial problem statement (this is your thesis). (1 sentence)

• Identify a problem from your research questions and state it as a statement.
• The problem statement should be specific in nature and indicate the focus of your paper.
  • Not too narrow, not too broad
  • Intellectually challenging

• Take special care to narrow the topic you started with by locating a very specific problem or argument within the larger scholarly discussion you have explored.

Draft a hypothesis (1 paragraph)

“A hypothesis is a logical supposition, a reasonable guess, or a suggested answer to a problem statement or research question. A hypothesis provides further direction for the research effort by setting forth a possible explanation for an occurrence.” (Research Techniques for the Health Sciences, 5th Edition, p.18)

• State your hypothesis clearly and concisely.
• Explain how it expresses a relationship between two or more variables (identify the variables).
• Suggest how it can be tested.

Adhere to APA formatting throughout.

 

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Background Reading
 Ferris, T. G., et al. (2001). Leaving Gatekeeping Behind — Effects of Opening Access to Specialists for Adults in a Health Maintenance Organization. New England Journal of Medicine 345 (18), 1312-1317. Retrieved from http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/345/18/1312. PLEASE READ ABSTRACT ONLY. Scandlen, G. (2005). Consumer-driven health care: Just a tweak or a revolution? Health Affairs 24(6), 1554. Stiefel, R. H. (2010). Analysis: New hospital accreditation agency falls short. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, 44(4), 328-30.

A few years ago, some opined that managed care was either dead or nearly dead. Years later, managed care seems stronger than ever, or is it? After reading the background information, conduct additional research and respond to the below questions.

Assignment

1. What is managed care and where did it come from?
2. Discuss the current state of managed care in the U.S. health care system.
3. Briefly explain some of the potential impact of health care reform initiatives on managed care in the U.S.
4. Be sure to properly cite all references.

LENGTH: Your paper should be 3 (900 words) pages typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font, and meet the exact number of pages specified in the assignment instructions.

COVER PAGE: Copy the exact assignment onto your cover page (the actual questions or task).

REFERENCES: Cite your references in the text of all papers and on the reference list at the end. For examples, review the way the references are listed in the modules and on the background reading list.

PRECISION: Each question of the assignment is specifically addressed in the paper.

CLARITY: The paper reads clearly (i.e., it is not confusing) and is well-structured. Subheadings are used to guide the reader.

BREADTH: The paper presents appropriate breadth covering the questions of the assignment (multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered, as appropriate).

DEPTH: The paper presents points that lead to a deeper understanding of the matters and/or issues being discussed and integrates several points into coherent conclusions.

EVIDENCE: Statements and points are well-supported with facts or statistics, and references.

CRITICAL THINKING: Set aside personal biases and instead approach the subject matter using available scholarly evidence. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of competing arguments/perspectives on this topic. Having read these scholarly sources, make a judgment as to the merit of the arguments presented therein.

 

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Module One Discussion

10 10 unread replies. 10 10 replies.

Introduction

The CDC’s list of the 10 most important public health problems and concerns are the following (listed alphabetically not in the order of importance):

• Alcohol-related harms
• Food safety
• Healthcare-associated infections
• Heart disease and stroke
• HIV
• Motor vehicle injury
• Nutrition, physical activity and obesity
• Prescription drug overdose
• Teen pregnancy
• Tobacco use

Choose one of the above problems and briefly discuss a possible solution keeping in mind the Seven Characteristics of Public Health Solutions.

1. Not hazardous to life or function.
2. Effective in reducing or preventing the targeted disease or condition.
3. Easily and efficiently implemented; minimum compliance required.
4. Potency maintained for a substantial time period.
5. Attainable regardless of socioeconomic status (SES).
6. Effective immediately upon application.
7. Inexpensive and within the means of the community.

• This website can be helpful in giving you ideas and solutions: https://www.cdc.gov/psr/index.html (Links to an external site.)

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Remember: All posts and responses should contain proper grammar, be free of spelling errors, be substantial, and reflect critical thinking

 

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This is a reflection paper based on the scenario attached. The last image on the attachment is my response towards the scenario, the quote on the image begins with “C. I understand this is a complex issue, but I am in favor of an unborn child’s right to life. That said, I am also in favor of protecting the rights of a mother, etc…”. This was my response and reflection on the scenario. Please base this assignment/paper on that same perspective.

The following are the directions and expectation given by the instructor:

“In this assignment, you are asked to reflect on responses to the presented scenario. This should not just be writing down your first reaction or what you already know. Reflection involves critical thinking, which means rethinking your existing knowledge and previously held opinions in light of what we have learned about theories of ethics, logic, and reasoning. You will need to question your existing knowledge and beliefs. Why do you feel the way you do about abortion?

Of the four responses offered in the Debating Abortion scenario, which do you feel is the most ethical and why?

To complete this assignment:

• Complete the entire scenario.
• Compose your reflection in a Word document. Of the four responses offered in the scenario, which do you feel is the most ethical and why?
• Support your conclusions with evidence and specific examples from the textbook, as well as other sources as needed.
• Your reflection must be at least 250 words in length and follow APA (6th ed.) formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate.

 

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