This paper should not exceed nine double-spaced pages, excluding title page, reference list, appendices
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Required Content and Formatting
Required title page used
· Ensure that the title lists the topic and the population (adults, children, etc.) i.e. An Overview of Depression in Adults
Introduction – Use a Level 1 title for this section
This section must have a title as discussed in the APA manual.
Provide a brief introduction of your topic and the purpose of the paper
Background of the Topic (level 1 heading)
For clinical topics, organize this section with headings of definitions, history, etiology, diagnosis, and current management (Level 4 headings)
Ensure that history includes ancient history of the topic
Use bullet points for the definitions – only define words not of common knowledge
If you have a clinical topic you must list lab tests and tools for screening in diagnosis
Treatment must include specific medications and treatments
For those who have a non-clinical topic, use headings of definitions, history, evaluation, and management (Level 4 headings)
Headings should be self-explanatory, i.e. History of Depression
Significance of the Topic (level 1 heading)
Significance is prevalence and financial implications
Use these components as level 4 headings to organize this section
For national statistics – use data and information from the CDC, NIH, WHO and specialty organizations to support the significance of the stated problem or concern (i.e., “30 million people die worldwide from…” or “The cost is $5 billion…”
Add local/state statistics to your project if available Utah, USA
Add personal implications and implications to society when applicable
Summary and Conclusion (level 1 heading)
Brief review of the importance of the topic
Discuss implications for practice and research
References
Use the 7th ed. APA to format the reference list
Appendices
Appendix A – Turnitin screen print
Appendix B – Screen print of readability statistics – ensure readability is 15th grade or >
For references only use from Pubmed or CINHAL the references need to be scholarly for medical academic setting.