Requirements and Evaluation of Research Paper
Each student in HSA 6156 course will be asked to write a polished original research paper in health economics. The research paper will increase the student’s critical perspectives, awareness, and knowledge in a course subject area. Each paper will focus on a specific and narrowly defined topic. The topic could be any health economics and decision making topics. It means that it should be course related Students choose the focus of their papers based on their professional and academic interests within the course’s context. Topics could be related to any textbook chapters. Below are some sample topics for your reference. Definitely everybody may develop a unique topic for yourself. Students may consult individually with instructor as they formulate research topics, collect sources, draft their papers, and revise work for final submission.
The Effects of Technology on Healthcare Economics: Reviewing Old and New Technological Advances
Price Elasticity, Demand, and Supply for Dental Care
Economic Impact of Tobacco Use and Control in America
The Importance of Government Intervention in the Healthcare Markets in the U.S.
Behavioral Economics in the Healthcare Industry
Economic burden of COVID-19
The Social and Economic Determinants of the Opioids Epidemic
The paper should demonstrate that the student has read widely and critically in the relevant field. The student has a chance to present his/her point of view through a well-structured and compelling paper while properly citing others’ ideas. The paper’s references section should include at least 5 reliable, current, and professional sources.
The paper must be at least 9 pages long including an abstract, with 12-pt font double-spaced, and 1 inch margins all around. The paper should adhere to the American Psychological Association style manual, and must be submitted to the Canvas before the deadline. According to FIU policy, student papers will be checked by Turnitin, a plagiarism detection software in Canvas. Violations of the student code of conduct (plagiarism, cheating) will result in an F being assigned for this course.
Research Paper Rubric
4
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meets Expectations
2
Approaches Expectations
1
Does not Meet Expectations
Abstract
Clearly and sequentially conveys the content of paper
Gives a general overview of paper topic, but no sequential elaboration of contents
Does not provide a clear representation of paper contents
Not provided
Topic Introduction
Excellent introduction that addressed purpose, theoretical basis, and significance of the paper topic. The significance of the research paper has been established and grounded in previous knowledge or research.
Adequate introduce purpose, and significance of the topic with some weaknesses. The significance of the research has been established.
Significant weaknesses in introduction of purpose, significance of the topic.
The introduction is unacceptable.
Development
Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and specific course area and advances a new argument or perspective
Paper statement or research question addresses a relevant and specific course area
Paper statement or research question is overly general but makes an arguable claim
Paper statement or research question is not well defined or absent
Evidence
Paper statement or research question is thoroughly supported by evidence, examples, observations, and appropriate citations
Paper statement or research question is supported by appropriate citations
Paper statement or research question is supported by some evidence with citations
Paper question is unevenly or illogically supported. citations are inappropriate
Critical Thinking
Integrates different disciplinary knowledge and includes evidence of reflection
Integrates multiple viewpoints and compares ideas or perspectives
Considers multiple viewpoints and ideas tentatively
Does not consider multiple points of view
Delivery
Very clear and concise flow of ideas. Transitions between ideas enhance the presentation in paragraphs and subsections
Order of ideas in paragraphs and subsections is easy to follow
Order of ideas in paragraphs is apparent but occasionally difficult to follow
Order of ideas in paragraphs is usually difficult to follow
Conclusions
Extends conclusions to address implications and consider ambiguities
Conclusions are logical based on arguments and evidence presented
Conclusions only loosely follow from arguments and evidence presented
Fails to identify conclusions or conclusions presented are simplistic
Writing Style
Paper is coherent, concise and well structured with a clear purpose. Error free (spelling, grammar, typographical errors)
Paper is coherent, concise and well structured with a clear purpose and few errors.
Paper conveys the main points of the topic but additional polish is needed. Several errors
Paper is incoherent with little structure; difficult to appreciate the content; numerous errors
Citation of sources
Appropriate citation of sources. Contains 5 or more relevant references
Contains references to at least 5, the majority of which are relevant. A few missing citations
Contains references to 5 studies but most are irrelevant
Does not include other studies. Lack of citations
Paper guidelines and APA style (e.g., references, levels of heading, margins)
APA guidelines were followed
APA guidelines were followed with a few instances of incorrect formatting and style
APA guidelines were used but there are several instances of incorrect formatting and style.
APA style was not used.