Science Homework Help

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.

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)?