Research Paper (Kishore only)

 TOPIC:trumpcare vs. Obamacare and the improvements that we really need to make.

Each student in HAS 5125 course will be asked to write a polished original research paper. 

The research paper will increase the student’s critical perspectives, awareness, and knowledge in 

a course subject area. Each paper will focus on a 

specific and narrowly defined topic

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The 

topic could be formulation, implementation, or/and modification phases of any health 

policy making at federal or state level.

Students choose the focus of their papers based on their 

professional and academic interests within the course’s context. All topics must be approved 

before writing. Students may consult individually with instructor as they formulate research 

topics, collect sources, draft their papers, and revise work for final submission. 

     The paper should demonstrate that the student has 

read widely and critically 

in the relevant 

field. The student has a chance to present his/her point of view through a well-structured and 

compelling paper while properly citing others’ ideas.  The paper’s references section should 

include at least 5reliable, current, and professional sources. 

     The paper must be at least 9 pages long including an abstract, with 12

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pt font double-spaced, 

and 1 inch margins all around. The paper should adhere to the American Psychological 

Association style manual, and must be submitted to the Blackboard before the deadline. 

According to FIU policy, student papers will be checked by the Blackboard plagiarism detection 

software. Violations of the student code of conduct (plagiarism, cheating) will result in an F 

being assigned for this course.