For this writing intensive course, you will write a research paper due in Topic 7 that has required components:
- Pre-writing-Thesis Statement and Outline
- Annotated bibliography
- Rough Draft
- Final Draft
The completed parts of the paper will be submitted throughout this course as follows:
- Part 1- Topic Selection, Thesis Statement, and Outline due in Topic 1
- Part 2- Annotated Bibliography due in Topic 3
- Part 3- Rough Draft of research paper due in Topic 5
- Part 4- Final Draft of research paper due in Topic 7
You will work on each of these components throughout this course culminating in a research paper (1,250-1,500 words) on technology and its effects on lawmaking and ethics in behavioral health due in Topic 7.
First, you will select a topic about current trends in technology and its effects on lawmaking and ethics in behavioral health, conduct research on the topic, and then draft your research paper.
Topic Selection, Thesis Statement, and Outline Worksheet
For Topic 1, select a topic about current trends in technology and its effects on lawmaking and ethics in behavioral health. Some topics might include:
- ChatGPT and other AI technology
- Telehealth communication
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) technology
- Online therapy sessions
View the “Essay Writing for Higher Education” sequence tool located in Class Resources before you begin.
Complete the “Topic Selection, Thesis Statement, and Outline” worksheet and use the instructor feedback to make changes to your thesis statement and outline. You will use this statement and outline to inform your research for this paper.
You will eventually use your selected topic, thesis statement, outline, and annotated bibliography to construct a research paper (due in Topic 7) that addresses the following:
- Explain the effects of your selected topic on lawmaking and ethics in behavioral health.
- Describe an ethical dilemma that could arise from the topic you selected. Note: It is acceptable to get inspiration for this dilemma from the textbook if needed; you must create your own dilemma, not simply revisit one from the text.
- Discuss what ethical boundaries are relevant in the situation and the importance of maintaining those boundaries.
- Explain the ethical decision-making process if your ethical dilemma did arise. Frame the process around your dilemma when discussing each of the ethical decision-making steps that a paraprofessional must complete.
- Cite a minimum of four to six scholarly sources in the paper.
While APA style is not required for the body of the “Topic Selection, Thesis Statement, and Outline” worksheet assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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