HLTH 630
Research Paper: Final Paper Assignment Instructions
Overview
This is the final section of the research paper. This is putting all the parts together. Here you will explore a community-related health issue identified in the Healthy People 2030 objectives. The issue must pertain to a poor, underserved, and/or vulnerable population. The goal of this study is to go beyond the basic framework on the Healthy People 2030 internet sources and thoroughly research printed professional literature.
Instructions
• You will write a 15–20-page research paper that includes a title page and abstract as well as a thorough discussion of the science behind the issue using the theory, political and policy challenges, and resources for meeting the objective (title page and references page not included in the 15-page minimum)
• Paper should include the following:
• Title Page- This page includes Title, Student name/SID, Course/section and Date.
• Abstract - The abstract will be between 150 - 200 words and provide adequate summary of the paper.
• Introduction - Define the problem including person (who it impacts), place (where it impacts), and time (when it impacts).
• Background - provide background information on the Healthy People 2030 objective including data for the objective, details on methodologies and measurements, and previous versions of the objective.
• Current Research - Summarize current research on your topic from peer reviewed literature and authoritative sources (such as WHO, CDC, etc). The sources should be published within the last 10 years and provide information such as social determinants, risk factors, trends in the increase or decrease of the issue, population(s) impacted, and methods prevention or mitigation that are or are not effective.
• Discussion - Based on the current research, describe whether it is consistent or inconsistent (agreeing or disagreeing research), gaps in the literature, etc.
• Recommendations - Make recommendations concerning future research, types of interventions to be used, and any other future steps.
• References - Includes at least ten references. References must be correctly numbered with appropriate citations in text. All references must adhere to the AMA Manual of Style Citation.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool
