Environmental and Occupational Health Sept 16

PH640 Research Paper Guidelines

· United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/

· World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

II. Literature Review

Length = 5/6 (1 page review per study = 5 pages)

The literature review provides a framework for establishing the significance of your research topic (Creswell, 2014). For this research paper, you will select 5 studies from peer-reviewed journals. The literature review should include the following components:

1. Introduction: The opening sentence should isolate the research problem. Then, explain why it is necessary to solve the problem. Include names of databases used to conduct the research. List search terms used to find the research articles.

2. Review of the literature: All study components should be described in detail – study purpose, methods-characterstics of the participants (gender and ethnicity), number of participants, participant recruitment, data collection methods, study design, key findings/results and recommendations.

3. Analysis of the literature: Analyze what you have learned about the research problem through the research summarized in the Review of the Literature. Present similarities and differences in methodologies, findings and recommendations

Paper 2 (second half of entire paper)

III. Proven Program from the Literature

Length = 1 page

Describe a program that was implemented successfully in your region/country. Explain how the program was successful in addressing the selected global health problem. Program components should be described in detail.

Sample program: The WASH program - UN is an example of a successful global public health program aimed at providing access to clean water, sanitation, and handwashing facilties focused on promoting health among underpriviliged residents living in impoverished communities.

Please click on this link for detail ( https://www.unicef.org/wash/)

IV. Proposed Program

Length = 3 pages (1 page per objective/description)

Create an innovative program aimed at successfully alleviating the selected health problem. Use componets of your proven program and literature to solve the problem.

Your proposed program should include 1 goal and at least 3 SMART objectives. A SMART objective is one that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.

Use the SMART guide to create objectives for your program.

Sample SMART Objective:

By the year two of the project, the Division of Cancer will have trained 75% of elementary schools in district 1, 3, and 6 on the selected scientifically based sun safety health education curriculum.

V. Recommendation

Length = 1 page

This is your opportunity to propose innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the health problem. The recommendations should be evidence-based and practical. The solutions should be derived from literature and proven policies/program.

VI. Conclusion

Length = 1 page

This section should highlight the major components of the paper:

1. Lit review

2. Proven program

3. Proposed progam

4. Recommendations

Follow APA7 Guidelines ( www.owl.english.purdue.edu and www.apastyle.org). Proper in-text citaion and a reference list are required. Seek help from the writing specialist at the Graduate Research Center. Monroe College Library data bases and open access journals should be utilized to conduct a comprehensive literature review and develop an evidence based program.

Presentation PowerPoint Instructions

· With the information you gathered for your Research Paper, you will now create an intriguing visual presentation and present it to the class.

· Presentation should include 10 slides-Background (1 slide), literature review (1 slide), program goal and objectives (1 slide), Program (5 slides), recommendation (1 slide) and conclusion (1 slide).

· Your presentation should be between 5-7 minutes long; practice it several times beforehand!

Presentation Recording Instructions

Students will recording their oral presentation on the information from the PowerPoint (no reading from the slides). This is their opportunity to professionally share their findings and information, orally.

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Paper 1 (First half of entire paper)

·        United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/

·        World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

II.  Literature Review (include your two other literature review articles)

Length = 5/6 (1 page review per study = 5 pages)

The literature review provides a framework for establishing the significance of your research topic (Creswell, 2014). For this research paper, you will select 5 studies from peer-reviewed journals. The literature review should include the following components:

1.      Introduction: The opening sentence should isolate the research problem. Then, explain why it is necessary to solve the problem. Include names of databases used to conduct the research. List search terms used to find the research articles.

2.      Review of the literature: All study components should be described in detail – study purpose, methods-characteristics of the participants (gender and ethnicity), number of participants, participant recruitment, data collection methods, study design, key findings/results, and recommendations.

3.      Analysis of the literature: Analyze what you have learned about the research problem through the research summarized in the Review of the Literature. Present similarities and differences in methodologies, findings, and recommendations

PH640 Research Paper Guidelines

· United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/

· World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

II. Literature Review

Length = 5/6 (1 page review per study = 5 pages)

The literature review provides a framework for establishing the significance of your research topic (Creswell, 2014). For this research paper, you will select 5 studies from peer-reviewed journals. The literature review should include the following components:

1. Introduction: The opening sentence should isolate the research problem. Then, explain why it is necessary to solve the problem. Include names of databases used to conduct the research. List search terms used to find the research articles.

2. Review of the literature: All study components should be described in detail – study purpose, methods-characterstics of the participants (gender and ethnicity), number of participants, participant recruitment, data collection methods, study design, key findings/results and recommendations.

3. Analysis of the literature: Analyze what you have learned about the research problem through the research summarized in the Review of the Literature. Present similarities and differences in methodologies, findings and recommendations

Paper 2 (second half of entire paper)

III. Proven Program from the Literature

Length = 1 page

Describe a program that was implemented successfully in your region/country. Explain how the program was successful in addressing the selected global health problem. Program components should be described in detail.

Sample program: The WASH program - UN is an example of a successful global public health program aimed at providing access to clean water, sanitation, and handwashing facilties focused on promoting health among underpriviliged residents living in impoverished communities.

Please click on this link for detail ( https://www.unicef.org/wash/)

IV. Proposed Program

Length = 3 pages (1 page per objective/description)

Create an innovative program aimed at successfully alleviating the selected health problem. Use componets of your proven program and literature to solve the problem.

Your proposed program should include 1 goal and at least 3 SMART objectives. A SMART objective is one that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.

Use the SMART guide to create objectives for your program.

Sample SMART Objective:

By the year two of the project, the Division of Cancer will have trained 75% of elementary schools in district 1, 3, and 6 on the selected scientifically based sun safety health education curriculum.

V. Recommendation

Length = 1 page

This is your opportunity to propose innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the health problem. The recommendations should be evidence-based and practical. The solutions should be derived from literature and proven policies/program.

VI. Conclusion

Length = 1 page

This section should highlight the major components of the paper:

1. Lit review

2. Proven program

3. Proposed progam

4. Recommendations

Follow APA7 Guidelines ( www.owl.english.purdue.edu and www.apastyle.org). Proper in-text citaion and a reference list are required. Seek help from the writing specialist at the Graduate Research Center. Monroe College Library data bases and open access journals should be utilized to conduct a comprehensive literature review and develop an evidence based program.

Presentation PowerPoint Instructions

· With the information you gathered for your Research Paper, you will now create an intriguing visual presentation and present it to the class.

· Presentation should include 10 slides-Background (1 slide), literature review (1 slide), program goal and objectives (1 slide), Program (5 slides), recommendation (1 slide) and conclusion (1 slide).

· Your presentation should be between 5-7 minutes long; practice it several times beforehand!

Presentation Recording Instructions

Students will recording their oral presentation on the information from the PowerPoint (no reading from the slides). This is their opportunity to professionally share their findings and information, orally.

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