: You may address a state or federal bill/policy that has been introduced but not yet passed, or one that exists and is in need of revision OR elimination. You may also find that another state has a health policy or bill that you think needs to be passed in your state - OR you can propose a new policy/bill that you believe needs to be introduced. For the background/significance section of the paper avoid over reliance on web-based information. Published articles are preferred. Also, do not cite wikepedia.com as a source – this is not an academic source; information is abstracted and not checked for accuracy. Length of paper: I do not require a certain number of pages – just make sure that you clearly address all components as described below [typically papers average about 15 pages and include about 12-18 references – again length and number of references are variable]. NOTE: For this paper assignment, page 1 is the title page; page 2 is an abstract, and page 3 begins the body of the paper [the abstract is just a brief summary of the main purpose of the paper and general findings/recommendations]. Components of Paper [Include Points I – V as your main headings for the paper] I. Introduction of Problem/Issue and Related Bill: [10 points] A. Briefly discuss the issue and identify the related legislation/bill. B. Provide name and number of the bill and note the individual(s) who introduced the bill and current status of the bill, i.e., in committee, passed by house, etc. II. Background/Significance and Scope of the Problem: [20 points] A. Information, history of bill, initial development, impetus for introduction of the bill, etc. B. Include pertinent literature review relevant to issue/problem (i.e., if bill is related to the issue of HIV or teen pregnancy, present literature that validates this problem) C. Discuss social, economic, political, and ethical considerations/impact related to issue. III. Proponent and Opponent Arguments: [15 points] A. Who (interest groups/individuals) are in favor of bill, discuss their position. B. Who (interest groups/individuals) are against bill, discuss their position. IV. Nursing’s OR Human Services Perspective: [20 points] A. Present a “nursing” OR “human services” perspective on the issue and the related bill. Use Internet, journal sources (i.e. see role of Advanced Practice Nurses (Hamric); ANA position statements, human services oriented institutions, organizations; Virginia Nurse Practice Act; Code of Ethics for Nursing, etc.). B. What are your personal views about the issue/proposed legislation? V. Policy/Bill Recommendations: [20 points] A. Expand upon introductory comments about bill made in part I. (may also include actual bill document retrieved from Internet as an appendix). B. Discuss your recommendations – should bill be passed in its current form? If yes, why? If no, why not? - and what are your recommendations for revision – or elimination? VI. Quality Indicators [15 points] A. Correct use of grammar, clearly written B. Proper use of APA format C. Organization, coherence, thoroughness D. Be sure to clearly address all of the above components. ------------------------------------- this is extra info the teacher gave me after a PPT presentation: How do you plan to address this bill in your major paper? Note that for the paper you are to consider a bill that is pending, one that is already passed [that either needs to be revised or eliminated] OR you can address the need for a new bill [one that you develop yourself]. Perhaps with this passed bill you have some ideas as to how it can be strengthened - you could take this tact with your paper. Also, you will need to significantly strengthen your references with addition from the academic/scientific literature and be references needed to be cited according to APA format - this means on the slide (or in the paper) as in text citations as well as on the list. Be more specific as to who the pro and con stakeholders are for this issue (not just President Bush) & amp; reference their views. Just be sure to clearly address all required components of the health policy paper.