Essay Assignment
Write an argumentative research paper on a managed care-related topic, assumption or myth; thoroughly explaining what it is, why it's important, and how it fundamentally impacts the managed care system today. You will gather evidence on present a well-reasoned argument or debatable issue. The goal of an argumentative paper is to show that your perspective is valid. You are to form reasons, draw conclusions and apply them to your findings. The purpose is not to completely prove your point, but to convince readers, with your evidence, that your argument or position has merit.
You will be evaluated according to your topic selection, thesis and outline, annotated bibliography, peer review, and final paper delivered in proper format as follows:
Paper
• Follows all Project assignment details and technical requirements, presenting "a managed care-related topic, thoroughly explaining what it is, why it's important, and how it fundamentally impacts the managed care system today."
• Presents an argumentative paper with reasoning and evidence of debatable issue.
• Incorporates suggestions as needed from peer review.
• Incorporates key elements of a quality research paper:
o Strong thesis statement that states the main point of your project and suggests the path that your project will follow.
o Attention-getting introduction moving into quick transition that leads into thesis. Captures readers' attention.
o Topic sentences relate back to thesis statement. All information is relevant to thesis.
o Logical transitions between paragraphs and ideas provide unity and coherence to the whole. Clear organization.
o Concluding paragraph sums up information and reiterates thesis.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.