Research Project Instructions
You will write a 20-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on an applied topic of your choosing related to healthcare economics and decision-making in the healthcare industry or a healthcare facility. The paper must include at least 15 references in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. All sources must be less than 10 years old. You will complete an Annotated Bibliography, Outline, Draft, and Final paper in order to complete this project.
1. Annotated Bibliography
You must list at least 15 scholarly sources from peer-reviewed journals, not including the course textbook and the Bible. A 50–75-word paragraph of must be provided to give a brief description of each resource. The Annotated Bibliography will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.
2. Outline
You must include a thesis statement, the research questions/issues being addressed, how much space will be allotted for each section of the paper, and a preliminary reference list of at least 15 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals. The Outline will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.
3. Draft
You will create a full rough draft of the Research Project. This Draft must be at least 20 pages and include at least 15 scholarly references.
4. Final
The final submission for this project will maintain the same parameters as the draft. However, you will receive feedback on the Draft from your instructor, and must revise the Final based upon this feedback. The Final will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.
The Annotated Bibliography must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.
The Outline must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4.
The Draft must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.
The Final must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.
