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Selecting a Topic and Writing a Final Report for SOC 321: Applied Health Policy

  • General Guidelines

How to Get Started

  • Choose a topic in the broad field of applied health policy that is interesting, compelling, and timely
  • Seek a challenging topic, but don’t be unrealistically ambitious
  • The written reports must be supported with at least five unique and reputable/rigorous sources
  • Keep in mind that the primary aims of this assignment are to:

Demonstrate your understanding of health policy concepts and principles

Learn how to select a thought-provoking and feasible topic

Gain research experience

Learn how to work on a group project, if applicable

Practice organizational and writing skills

Learn how to prepare a technical report

Hone your presentation skills, if applicable

Acquire and Assess Information Sources

  • Without references, there is no project
  • The University has excellent electronic research tools so consult with our librarians, if necessary
  • Consider some of the most popular and reputable sources mentioned throughout the semester

Academic journals

Business Week

The Economist

The Wall Street Journal

The New York Times

The Washington Post

Suggested Organization (10 Pages)

  • Title Page
  • Introduction/Motivation (1.5 page)
  • Background/Literature Review (4 pages)
  • Assessment of Current and Proposed Recommendations (2 pages)
  • Economic and Health Policy Implications (1.5 pages)
  • Summary and Conclusion (1 page)
  • References (Chicago Style)
  • Tables and/or Figures (if applicable)
  • Appendices (e.g., sources)

General Comments

  • No less or more than 10 double-spaced pages for the body of the paper (Introduction through Conclusion)
  • The final product is a direct reflection of your interests, ability, integrity, and professionalism

Don’t skimp on organization, appearance, and presentation

  • All papers should be free of grammatical mistakes, spelling errors, and other editorial problems
  • Be original and creative

No direct quotes, minimal paraphrasing, don’t rehash existing recommendations, avoid hyperbole, avoid colloquialism, etc.

No plagiarism!

  • Seek the assistance of classmates, editors, etc. to read and proof drafts
  • All final reports must be submitted to me through SafeAssign on Blackboard