Health & Human Services

The chosen topic is listed below.  The outline and annotated bibliography are attached.  Can be done in either a research paper format, or in powerpoint format.

The Final Project should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, your own research and the application of new knowledge.  It should utilize previous skills developed in foundational health care courses and apply them within the context and viewpoint of  a health care administrator and their role in managing health and human services.

For the Final Project, select one of the following topics and conduct scholarly and professional research while integrating the course’s learning outcomes to address a selected topic:

• Examine the financial characteristics of health care delivery along with managing costs, revenues, and human resources.
• Research RequirementsAcademic research and papers must meet certain standards of quality that are recognized by the academic community.  What constitutes quality academic research?
  • The use of primary (original), credible sources written by experts in the field of study.
  • Ensuring secondary sources are supported by research in primary sources.
  • Making sure all research is relevant and that material used is pertinent to the area of study.
  • In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is required.
  • Keep in mind that educational websites may be appropriate, in some cases, but should be evaluated carefully.
  The Ashford University Library offers many excellent databases and other resources to assist you in conducting scholarly research.What sources are not acceptable for academic research and referencing?
  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • Wikipedia, other wikis, or blogs
  • Websites and other sources that do not provide quality researched materials (e.g., they do not use credible sources to support the information in the document).
  All research must reflect professional academic protocol and must be documented according to APA standards as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.