Your topic proposal should include the following items and address the following:
1. Describe the topic you wish to pursue (A current healthcare-related problem).
-It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem.
2. Identify your purpose.
– Why are you interested in this topic? (Narrow your topic.)
3. Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic (A current healthcare-related problem):
-Clearly describe the topic’s relevance in the field today.
4. Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic (A current healthcare-related problem):
-What might you accomplish in exploring this problem?
-What is your intended goal?
To evoke change?
To make new connections (new cause and effect)?
To introduce a new theory, solution, or idea
Is this goal realistic?
5. Identify a problem within the topic (A current healthcare-related problem) and draft a problem statement. I
-It will likely evolve and be revised as you progress through your research
6. Identify a problem related to your topic and state it.
-The problem statement should be specific and indicate the focus of your final paper.
-Not too narrow, not too broad
-Intellectually challenging (a simple solution is not apparent)
-Who would benefit from a solution to this problem (who is the target population)?
