Topic Proposal and Thesis Statement
Submission Type:
Topic proposal
Details:
[Image unavailable: thesis]Identify a topic related to health care and leadership. This will be the subject of your research paper due in Week 7.You will then work to incorporate a leadership theory or approach discussed in this course and apply it to your leadership in healthcare topic in later weeks. Make sure that your leadership in healthcare topic is neither too broad nor too narrow.
Consider some of the following general areas
Leadership in:
- Change management in health care
- Technology in health care
- Finance of health care
- Conflict management in health care
- Evidence-based protocols
- Gender equality in the workplace
- Health sector reform
- Embedded safeguards to reduce injury and infection
Please note the above general areas must have a narrower focus in order to work well for a research paper. The list above is not exhaustive, but merely suggestions.
Identify a research area and develop a thesis statement for your research paper. Ensure your topic is presented in descriptive detail and a clear plan for the research paper is identified. Submit a 1- to 2-page, double-spaced paper identifying your topic in descriptive detail, including a clear plan for your research and a thesis statement.
If you need help creating a thesis statement, view the resources below:
Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis StatementsLinks to an external site. Understanding Problems Statements and Thesis StatementsDownload Understanding Problems Statements and Thesis Statements See the rubric for specific grading criteria.
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
Topic Proposal | 40 to >32.8 pts Meets Expectations A carefully considered topic is presented in descriptive detail and a clear plan for the research paper is presented.32.8 to >28.8 pts Approaches Expectations A generally considered topic is presented in with some detail. A general plan for the research paper is presented although rather vague in parts.28.8 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The material presented indicates little or no topic plan. | / 40 pts |
Mechanics and APA Style | 10 to >8.2 pts Meets Expectations The proposal consistently follows current APA Style and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.8.2 to >7.2 pts Approaches Expectations The proposal consistently follows current APA Style with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.7.2 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The proposal does not follow current APA Style and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly or citations and references are missing. |