Proposal Objective
The goal of this assignment is to allow you to demonstrate your ability to articulate a problem and defend your position on a current issue that may impact your future in the field.

The intent of this proposal is for you to:

Articulate a reasonable project that can be completed in 8 weeks (project management). • Outline each part of the research that is needed to complete a timely project (time management).

• Explain in straightforward language what you will study, what question you want to answer, and/or what problem you want to address in an area of health sciences (systematic thinking and concise writing).

Proposal Formatting Requirements

1. Seven paragraph proposal
2. One paragraph per heading; 5 sentences per paragraph
Structure of Proposal

This proposal consists of SEVEN paragraphs (one paragraph per heading; minimal 5 sentences per paragraph) that describe the basic aspects of your capstone project.

I. Topic (The specific question or hypothesis of your project.)

II. Significance of the project for healthcare or public health.

a. What is the relationship between your question/hypothesis and the academic study of health sciences?

b. Why is it important to the field of healthcare or public health? What original contribution does it make to the field of health sciences?

III. Social significance of the project. (How does it contribute to or benefit society? What impact does it make? How does it promote better health care, public health and wellbeing in society, if at all?)

IV. Method of inquiry. (How will you do the project?)

Possibilities include:

a. literature review
b. Quantitative (experimental, etc.)
c. Practical (volunteering with a professional)
d. interviewing a professional
e. Other

V. Method of data collection/organization. (How will you gather data/material for your project?

What kind of data?

How much data – and/or how many participants – do you need for your project to be legitimate?)

VI. Basis in theory. (What important theoretical approaches serve as the basis of your research question?)

VII. Project as “capstone.” We expect that your prior coursework will inform your project. How do you specifically envision prior course content being central to your project? Which of your courses best relate to your selected capstone project topic?