Tackling the Health Communication Final Paper
Option One
Health Communication, Spring 2000
Final Paper Option 1
Jim Query, Ph.D.
The purpose of this page is to explicate the structure and foci of the final paper. You may choose either option one or two [note that the sample final paper follows the Option 1 format; go to http://www.homestead.com/profjims/healthfinalpaper.html]. Your choice is "locked in" as of February 12, 2000. The information herein should be used in conjunction with the Writing Standard Guide, APA guide within papers, and the APA StyleWizard. To ease your perusal, an outline format is employed.
Paper Format Selection and Lock: February 10, 2000
Videotape Selection and Lock: February 10, 2000
Risk-free Prospectus DUE: February 24, 2000
Final Prospectus DUE: March 16-17, 2000
Paper DUE: April 18, 2000
Length Parameters
While I am reluctant to specify a fixed range, most successful papers have spanned 15-20 pages. The revised prospectus should be included in the final paper.
Required Sources
At least 15 sources must be used. The texts, your case study, at least two current event articles, and distributed readings may be used and will be counted once.
Assignment Overview:
This assignment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to further develop key arguments advanced in our readings and class discussions. In addition to further developing those arguments, this paper should present an in-depth application of key health communication principles and concepts. Your application will be directly linked to a video tape of your choice. Some possibilities include: Philadelphia, The Doctor, Whose Life Is It Anyway? And The Band Played On; or Michael Keaton's recent Film about a terminally-ill man with cancer. You are not limited to the preceding list. All choices, however, must be approved by me BY FEBRUARY 12, 2000.
Introduction
Provide a representative overview of the topic. Convince the “audience” that it is worthy of examination. For example, one could examine its prevalence, as well as pragamtic and theoretical implications.
Section 1
Kreps and Thornton (1992) argue that health care professionals must develop a more disciplined awareness of human interaction (p. 3). Drawing from the beginning, middle, and/or end of the film, support or reject their argument. (It may be that in your film, the exemplars only occur in the beginning. That is acceptable.)
Section 2
Health care providers often grapple with meeting ethical and economic standards while delivering quality care. To what extent are these tensions present in the film? Provide detailed examples to support your position.
Section 3
Ratzan (1994) argues for the adoption of a New Health Order. Drawing from the beginning, middle, and end of the film, support or reject his argument. (It may be that in your film, the exemplars only occur in the beginning. That is acceptable.)
Section 4
For your selected context, assume you are a caregiver about to advise the family of the patient (client). Focusing on message strategies, what might your advise be? Discuss some ways to lessen key communication barriers such as the stigma of the diagnosis and object interaction.
Section 5
Decision-making is rarely a straight-forward process. Identify and explain the key factors (e.g., quality of care, economic, psychological burdens) which would inform your family's decisions if a loved one was placed in the selected context.
Although the sections are somewhat interdependent, there is NO need for transitions between sections. Each section is evaluated on its own merits in terms of depth, continuity, and cogency.
Final Paper Option 1
Jim Query, Ph.D.
The purpose of this page is to explicate the structure and foci of the final paper. You may choose either option one or two [note that the sample final paper follows the Option 1 format; go to http://www.homestead.com/profjims/healthfinalpaper.html]. Your choice is "locked in" as of February 12, 2000. The information herein should be used in conjunction with the Writing Standard Guide, APA guide within papers, and the APA StyleWizard. To ease your perusal, an outline format is employed.
Paper Format Selection and Lock: February 10, 2000
Videotape Selection and Lock: February 10, 2000
Risk-free Prospectus DUE: February 24, 2000
Final Prospectus DUE: March 16-17, 2000
Paper DUE: April 18, 2000
Length Parameters
While I am reluctant to specify a fixed range, most successful papers have spanned 15-20 pages. The revised prospectus should be included in the final paper.
Required Sources
At least 15 sources must be used. The texts, your case study, at least two current event articles, and distributed readings may be used and will be counted once.
Assignment Overview:
This assignment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to further develop key arguments advanced in our readings and class discussions. In addition to further developing those arguments, this paper should present an in-depth application of key health communication principles and concepts. Your application will be directly linked to a video tape of your choice. Some possibilities include: Philadelphia, The Doctor, Whose Life Is It Anyway? And The Band Played On; or Michael Keaton's recent Film about a terminally-ill man with cancer. You are not limited to the preceding list. All choices, however, must be approved by me BY FEBRUARY 12, 2000.
Introduction
Provide a representative overview of the topic. Convince the “audience” that it is worthy of examination. For example, one could examine its prevalence, as well as pragamtic and theoretical implications.
Section 1
Kreps and Thornton (1992) argue that health care professionals must develop a more disciplined awareness of human interaction (p. 3). Drawing from the beginning, middle, and/or end of the film, support or reject their argument. (It may be that in your film, the exemplars only occur in the beginning. That is acceptable.)
Section 2
Health care providers often grapple with meeting ethical and economic standards while delivering quality care. To what extent are these tensions present in the film? Provide detailed examples to support your position.
Section 3
Ratzan (1994) argues for the adoption of a New Health Order. Drawing from the beginning, middle, and end of the film, support or reject his argument. (It may be that in your film, the exemplars only occur in the beginning. That is acceptable.)
Section 4
For your selected context, assume you are a caregiver about to advise the family of the patient (client). Focusing on message strategies, what might your advise be? Discuss some ways to lessen key communication barriers such as the stigma of the diagnosis and object interaction.
Section 5
Decision-making is rarely a straight-forward process. Identify and explain the key factors (e.g., quality of care, economic, psychological burdens) which would inform your family's decisions if a loved one was placed in the selected context.
Although the sections are somewhat interdependent, there is NO need for transitions between sections. Each section is evaluated on its own merits in terms of depth, continuity, and cogency.
