Graded Homework

Final Policy
Research Paper

The final policy paper is cumulative and covers Chapters 1 – 16 of McLaughlin
and McLaughlin (2014) textbook. To complete the final assignment you are
required to use at least eight peer-reviewed sources with at least two from
Ashford University Library. Click to watch Kaiser Permanente Overview of
U.S. Health Policy.

• Choose four policy analysis processes and
  apply each one to a policy case (you may use a previous week’s case) or
  choose from the list below:
• Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement
• Policy response to the problem of suicide
  in Australia
• Cross-national analysis of expenditure
  changes in 27European nations 1995–2011
• Proposition 63: Should Other States Follow
  California’s Lead?
• Provide details on the other policy
  processes that were not utilized in your research. How could they be
  applied? Why would they be applicable?
• All applicable information from previous
  weeks must be included.
• A conclusion MUST be included at the end of
  the paper summarizing the key aspects of health policy.

Writing
the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be 10 to 15 double-spaced pages in
   length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
   Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the
   following:
1. Title of paper
2. Student’s name
3. Course name and number
4. Instructor’s name
5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph
   that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with
   critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms
   your thesis.
6. Must use at least eight scholarly sources
   in addition to the text.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as
   outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page,
   formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
   Center.