Your topic proposal

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a strong, working foundation for your final
paper. You will identify a topic area and develop a problem- or issue-related topic within
that area of interest. As you develop this specific topic, keep in mind that your eventual
goal is to formulate and present a solution to the healthcare issue or problem you
identify.

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Your topic proposal should include the following items and address the following:
Describe the topic you wish to pursue.
● It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem. Use the
Additional Resources in your course materials to help you search for ideas.
Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this topic? (Narrow your topic.)
● Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic.
● Clearly describe the topic’s relevance in the field today.
● Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic:
○ What might you accomplish in exploring this problem?
○ What is your intended goal?
■ To evoke change
■ To make new connections (new cause and effect)
■ To introduce a new theory, solution, or idea
○ Is this goal realistic?
Identify a problem within the topic and draft a problem statement. (It will likely evolve and be
revised as you progress through your research.)
● Identify a problem related to your topic and state it.
● The problem statement should be specific and indicate the focus of your final paper.
○ Not too narrow, not too broad
○ Intellectually challenging (a simple solution is not apparent)
● Who would benefit from a solution to this problem (who is the target population)?
Your paper should be 1–2 pages. Adhere to APA Style throughout.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Points:
Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)