Template Instructions: This template is to be used for the final paper and all chapter assignments.
There are instructions in each section for what to write and how to format.
• The RED FONT IN ALL CAPS is formatting and general instructions and information.
• The Blue Font contains information on what to write in each section.
• All headings are already written for you and are to be used exactly as written! The exception Chapter 2 where you will write your own headings.
• All references listed on the reference page MUST be used in a citation and all citations must have a matching reference on the reference page.
Before turning in each of your chapters and the final paper, please remember to remove all of the RED instructions and change the Blue font back to Black.
The usual paper length is between 10 to 15 pages. Chapter 2 alone is a minimum of 5 pages in length
Title of Your Paper
Your Name
College
School of Business, Health, and Public Safety
Department of Health Science
Class
Professor Name
Course Research Paper
Semester, Year
THIS PAPER MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED AND IN 12 POINT TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT. ALL PARAGRAPHS MUST BE INDENTED 0.5 inches (This is the standard location when using the tab button in word).
Abstract
The abstract is not indented. It is one paragraph of 250 words or less. There are no citations, and all the information in the abstract is in the body of the paper; no new information is introduced in the abstract. Be sure to include the following: (a) the nature of the problem in one or two sentences, (b) who is the target audience of your research, (c) a description of your research in a few sentences, and (d) the significance of your research to the target population or target audience.
Keywords: practicum proposal, educational resource (Your search terms are usually the keywords)
Table of Contents (CENTERED & BOLDED – FILL IN PAGE NUMBERS AS YOU GO)
Chapter Page
- Introduction 6
Nature of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Research 6
Significance to Your Target Audience
Research Question - Review of Literature
Level Two Subheadings as Appropriate
Level Three Subheadings - Methodology and Procedures
Methods
Procedures
Search Procedure
Committees
Assumptions
Limitations - Expectations
Anticipated Benefits
Importance of Anticipated Benefits to Your Target Audience
Improvement of Health Care Delivery Systems - Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations
References
IMPORTANT: CHAPTER 1 IS A MINIMUM OF 2 PAGES. This is the reader’s first introduction to your research study.
Insert the Title of Your Paper Here
Begin your paper with one or two paragraphs introducing your research study. Make sure to begin with a statement in your own words that will catch the reader’s attention.
Nature of Problem
In one to two paragraphs, elaborate why the topic you have chosen is important. Describe your topic as if your reader does not understand the issue. This paragraph is an overview of your topic. Use citations to back you up in this paragraph. Are there definitions that are not familiar to the public that you will need to discuss? If so, do it here.
Purpose of the Research
Write one or two paragraphs on why you have chosen this topic and what purpose will it serve to your target audience. (Be sure to describe the target audience in a sentence or two). The target audience is the group who will receive the information from your research to make a positive change.
Significance to (Fill in = Your Target Audience Here)
Elaborate the significance to your target audience here in one to two paragraphs. Why does your target audience need your information and research? What could your target audience do with this information to make a positive change?
Research Question
Write only your research question here. No other information needs to be included. All explanations and definitions need to be in the sections above your research question.
IMPORTANT: CHAPTER 2 IS A MINIMUM OF 5 PAGES ON ITS OWN.
THE REVIEW OF LITERATURE IS WHAT YOU FIND IN THE LITERATURE RELATED TO YOUR TOPIC. IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT DID THE LITERATURE YOU FOUND HAVE TO SAY ABOUT YOUR TOPIC. WHAT WAS IMPORTANT AND WHAT WAS NOT IMPORTANT. DID THE AUTHORS DISAGREE ON CERTAIN IDEAS?
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE CITATIONS THROUGHOUT THIS SECTION. BE SURE TO HAVE A CITATION FOR (A) DEFINITIONS, (B) THINGS YOU PRESENT AS FACTS, (C) STATISTICS AND (D) PARAPHRASED INFORMATION FROM SOURCES. REMEMBER YOUR CITATIONS AND REFERENCE MUST MATCH.
Review of Literature (This is a Level One heading)
Start your paragraph here. Level One headings are normally an introduction to your topic and your target audience.
Level Two Headings (YOU WRITE THE HEADINGS)
Start the paragraph here. Level Two headings will provide more detailed information on an idea or concept as presented in the literature for your topic.
Level Three Headings
Level Three headings will provide more information on what was said in the Level Two heading directly above it.
Level Four Headings. Start Level Four headings (if needed) indented with a period. The paragraph text continues on the same line as the paragraph. Level Four headings will provide more information on what was said in the Level Three heading directly above it.
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CHAPTER 3 IS THE EASIEST OF THE FIVE CHAPTERS TO COMPLETE! YOU WILL FILL IN THE INFORMATION EXACTLY AS YOU SEE IT BELOW. LITERATURE IS TYPICALLY USED FROM THE PAST FIVE YEARS. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU CHANGE THE “AGE OF THE SOURCES” SECTION IF YOU HAVE ARTICLES THAT ARE OVER FIVE YEARS OLD!
Methodology and Procedures
Remember this is a level one heading and you should provide a paragraph introduction to this section.
Methodology
The methodology for this research study is a literature review. As you learned in the reading, you are doing a Literature Review or a Tertiary Study since you did not actually do the scientific research listed in each of your references.
Procedures
Provide an overview of the procedures used to obtain, collate and analyze the information for your research study.
Search Procedures
A careful review of the significant literature related to (Name your topic here) will be conducted. The review will highlight the following topics: (a) background information (b) second item important to your topic (c) third item important to your topic etc.
Libraries Used. There was only one library used to search for sources for this project. The Seminole State College of Florida Library was used for this project. (It you used more than one library add this information here)
Search Engines and Databases Used. The following databases were used to search for the sources for this project. What databases did you use to find your literature? List them here
Search Terms. Several search terms were used to identify sources for this project. The search terms included: (a), (b), and (c).
Boolean Strings. Boolean strings were considered for the literature search. No Boolean strings were used in the literature search. OR if you used Boolean string(s) add them here
Age of the Sources. The significant literature will be reviewed. Sources from the last five years will be considered for inclusion in the review of literature. Pertinent historical or seminal articles will also be considered.
Research Modalities. The available literature reveals multiple research modalities, including (add what methodology your literature used such as) (a) descriptive, (b) observational, (c) longitudinal, and (d) survey designs.
Study Subjects. In this section, describe the group who were involved in your study, not the subjects from the studies you used for your literature review. If you have any statistical information, be sure to have citations.
Assumptions. Prior to starting the literature review for this research study, the assumption was… Write what YOUR assumptions were prior to starting this research paper. What did you assume was true or false? Avoid using personalizations such as I, me, you, us, we, mine, etc.
Limitations. What limitations did YOU have in finding literature for this study? Avoid using personalizations such as I, me, you, us, we, mine, etc.
CHAPTER 4 IS ABOUT WHAT YOU EXPECT TO ACCOMPLISH. WHAT IMPACT DO YOU ANTICIPATE YOUR RESEARCH WILL ACCOMPLISH? WHY SHOULD OTHERS CARE ABOUT YOUR CONTRIBUTION? WHAT CAN OTHERS ANTICIPATE? WRITE A MINIMUM OF ONE COMPLETE PARAGRAPH FOR EACH HEADING. A PARAGRAPH IS A MINIMUM OF 3 SENTENCES. AVOID USING I, ME, YOU, WE, US IN YOUR PAPER.
Expectations
Remember this is a level one heading and you should provide a paragraph introduction to this section. Avoid using personalizations within this section such as I, me, you, us, we, mine, etc.
Anticipated Benefits
What are the specific benefits you anticipate if the results of your research are utilized?
Importance of Anticipated Benefits to (Your Population)
How will this information cause positive change in your community and target audience?
Improvement of Health Care Delivery Systems
How would the results of your research improve the healthcare system? Will it lower costs, improve patient access, improve patient care? Be specific! This paragraph is devoted to healthcare agencies and delivery methods only.
CHAPTER 5 IS WHERE YOU WILL GET INTO A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF WHAT YOU FOUND AND DIRECTLY ANSWERING YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION. YOU WILL DISCUSS THE FINDINGS, DRAW THE CONCLUSIONS, AND FINALLY PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE. THIS IS THE AREA THAT YOU, THE RESEARCHER, NOW GET TO SPEAK AND BRING IT ALL TOGETHER FOR THE READER
Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendations
Remember this is a level one heading and you should provide a paragraph introduction to this section. Avoid using personalizations within this section such as I, me, you, us, we, mine, etc.
Discussion
Review your topic and summarize the important information that you found through your research in detail.
Conclusions
Discuss your research question and what information you discovered that directly answers your research question. Be specific!
Recommendations
Make recommendations for how your target audience and the healthcare industry would be able to use the results of your research. Be specific.
THE REFERENCE PAGE BEGINS ON ITS OWN PAGE. REMEMBER TO DEACTIVATE ALL OF YOUR INTERNET HYPERLINKS. THE REFERENCE BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE. ALL REFERENCES MUST BE USED IN A CITATION AND ALL CITATIONS MUST HAVE A MATCHING REFERENCE
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, August 10). All about your A1C. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/managing-blood-sugar/a1c.html
If the resource was written by a group or organization, use the name of the group/organization as the author. Additionally, if the author and site name are the same, omit the site name from the citation.
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