Final Paper:
Write a 5 page paper that addresses relevant theories and empirical research, leading to a significant research topic, problem, and research question(s). Approach your topic by providing an academic argument for funding that might support a vital new step in understanding the legal, ethical, political, and cultural environment in which healthcare operates. You do not have to actually design a study to the point of specifying research measures of effective healthcare delivery or specify samples, but try to evolve your thinking to the point of framing a relevant research topic, problem, and question(s) on which your proposed research would be focused.
This question should be complete enough to suggest the development of an important theory, address a gap in a current model, or demonstrate an immediate application for solving common organizational problems. Rather than attempting to include as many references as possible, try to emphasize the logical coherence of your evidence of conceptual foundations. Build an academic argument for why your research problem and question(s) are important. An obvious extension of your paper would be to use it as a springboard for a doctoral proposal. Your paper could also be useful for potential use in the development of Chapter 2 of your Proposal and Doctoral Study Completion.
Your Final Paper should adhere to APA format (6th edition), which requires a title page, a reference list, and appropriate sections and their headings; and include the following elements:
A thorough review of the literature (minimum of 20 resources) that shows evidence of a potential research opportunity/gap that has not been discussed in the academic literature.
A draft problem statement.
At least one broad research question that is demonstrably linked to your problem statement.
You do not need to address any hypotheses or design considerations.
