Select a current problem in a health science field that you would like to research further then, using analysis and argumentation, write a researched, argumentative paper in which you: introduce the problem and its relevance to the chosen field state your position with regard to the problem provide evidence to support your opinion anticipate and address/refute common counter-arguments make recommendations for further exploration or solution you may use the topics we have already explored in our discussion questions. but, make certain you are interested in the topic and that the topic presents a problem relevant to a specific audience identified within the paper. i encourage you to use material from any and all of your previous assignments to explore aspects of the topic. you will be required to develop an annotated bibliography in which you will research and summarize data sources available to inform your paper. this part of the assignment helps you establish the relevancy of sources you hope to include in the paper. (and, it keeps you from waiting until the last minute to find the required number of sources!) you may want to do a bit of precursory research prior to this assignment to ensure you have access to enough sources related to your topic to complete this assignment and the paper. successful argumentation requires addressing opposing viewpoints. so, when considering a topic, make certain you can identify, as supported by research, all sides of the problem you are introducing. the paper should be 10-15 pages. in addition, you must cite at least 10 credible sources within the paper. at least 5 of the sources reviewed are current (published within the last 5 years. if you list a reference on the reference page, you must have cited it in the text of the paper.
