o far we’ve gone through the steps of identifying research questions of a topic area, discussing available data and research methods, and presenting (expected) findings. Now it is time to put all that information together. For Module 4 of the Session Long Project (SLP), you will explain your findings and discuss the impact/effect of your analysis on this topic area.
SLP Expectations
In a 4- to 5-page paper, identify and discuss the organization’s proposed action plan to deal with this emerging trend. This is the fourth part of your final project and picks up where Module 3 left off. You will need to utilize at least 3-5 references.
The completed paper for this module should address the following issues:
1. What is the key message of your findings?
2. How are your results compared to other studies/literature?
3. What are the policy implications?
(You need to use relevant literature and other sources to support your position.)
General Instructions for the SLP
Submit each individual component of the SLP at the end of each module. Be sure that your final product is a cohesive paper that includes responses to the questions listed in each module. Your paper should be in APA format and have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Use primarily peer-reviewed sources and properly cite all references in the text using the APA format.
The full paper has to be about 15-20 pages, double-spaced.
This assignment is due at the end of Module 4. The final deliverable, which has each modules (1 thru 4) contribution, will be turned in at the end of Module 5.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Use information from the modular home and background pages as well as other credible and peer-reviewed sources retrieved from a library or an Internet search.
LENGTH: 4-5 pages typed and double spaced using 12pt Times New Roman font and 1-inch page margins. Use headers throughout the paper. This will aid you in not overlooking vital elements of the assignment and make the document easier for the reader to follow.
Your SLP paper will be further evaluated based on the following criteria:
Precision (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Each question and or assignment requirement is addressed in the paper
Accuracy of your answers, key points and supporting discussion
Clarity (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
The paper is well organized, concise, reads clearly, and it is not confusing.
Breadth (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
The paper presents appropriate breadth covering the assignment questions/requirements
Depth (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Presents key points that lead to deeper matters and issues
Integrates several points into coherent conclusions
Critical Thinking (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
The paper demonstrates good understanding and synthesis of the module background material
Logically incorporates key concepts presented in the background material into the overall analyses, key points and supporting discussions
Present well-reasoned conclusions and positions as well as convincing arguments in support of the same
Writing Mechanics
Grammar (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Spelling (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Vocabulary (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Referencing (Excellent; Good; Average; Poor)
Additional considerations to keep in mind while working on your case assignments:
Originality and Use of directly quoted material
The purpose of each assignment is for you to present your understanding and synthesis of the background material and key concepts. Accordingly, this must be accomplished substantially in your own words.
Use directly quoted material sparingly and only when preserving the exact words of an author is necessary. For purposes of this course, rarely should directly quoted material represent more than 5-10 percent of your entire case papers content. Composing a paper patched together from mostly quoted material is not acceptable.
Be sure to properly reference all directly quoted material and include the in-text citations.
Grades
A paper that answers all assignments questions and supports that same with good key points, well supported discussions and quality references will earn a solid B grade.
Please remember that A papers are exceptional works that go beyond just answering the questions and provide insightful answers.
Please submit your assignment by the end of this module.
Module 4 – Background
HEALTH POLICY
If you cannot locate an article in one set of databases (e.g., EBSCO), try to locate it in ProQuest.
Required Reading
World Health Organization (2000). How Well Do Health Systems Perform? In World Health Report 2000, p. 21-45. Geneva: World Health Organization. Accessed 3/2/2013 from http://www.who.int/whr/2000/en/whr00_ch2_en.pdf (This reading is considered as one of the classics for the health system analysis framework)
World Health Organization (2010). Key components of a well functioning health system. Accessed 3/2/2013 from http://www.who.int/healthsystems/EN_HSSkeycomponents.pdf
Mills, A., Rasheed, F. & Tollman, S. (2006). Strengthening Health Systems. In: Jamison D, Breman JG, Measham, A.R., Alleyne, G., Claeson, M., Evand, D.B., Jha, P., Mills, A., Musgrove, P., editor. Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries. 2nd edition, p. 87-102. Accessed 3/2/2013 from http://www.sepeap.org/archivos/libros/INFECCIOSO/estrategias/ch3.pdf
Berman, P. & Bitran, C. (2011). Health systems analysis for better health system strengthening. HNP Discussion Paper No. 65927. The World Bank. Accessed 3/2/2013 from
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2011/12/07/000386194_20111207015919/Rendered/PDF/659270WP0Healt00Box365730B00PUBLIC0.pdf
Davis, K., Schoen, C. & Stremikis, K. (2010). Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How the Performance of the U.S. Health Care System Compares Internationally 2010 Update, The Commonwealth Fund Accessed 3/2/2013 from http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Fund%20Report/2010/Jun/1400_Davis_Mirror_Mirror_on_the_wall_2010.pdf
