Synthesis on Key Issues

The purpose of this paper is to explore and synthesize recent and relevant scholarly information, from a public health perspective, on the key issue in this book. You must critically analyze the core public health issue in this book, with a consideration of health impacts, health disparities, risk factors, and prevention or treatment options, utilizing only published research articles and government data. Please review the rubric in detail to see what you will be graded on.

TOPIC IS BASED ON THE BOOK: Cancer the Emperor of all Maladies
KEY ISSUSE: Rising healthcare cost for the treatment of cancer ​

Paper Requirements

The paper should be 2-3 pages of content, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12-point font, and in APA format (see Tips & Resources: APA Style)
All citations and references should be in APA format. Look at the rules carefully.
The paper should also be in APA format, and include a title page, running head, abstract page with keywords, 2-3 content pages with headers, and a separate reference page. Look at the rules carefully.
You must cite and reference at least 7-10 research articles
The research articles must come from peer-reviewed journals, and be published within the past 3-4 years (no textbooks or other books).
You must cite and reference at least 1-3 government websites
The government website sources must provide information on data, policies, or programs, and be web pages or reports from the CDC or other government agencies (no non-governmental organizations or interest groups).
Do NOT refer to or cite the book you read. Investigate the state of knowledge on this issue for a geographical area, or particular population, or one particular aspect of your issue, but all of your sources must be research articles and government websites only.
The content of the paper should include the following:
An introduction of one paragraph, that explains the issue (cite sources), presents the aims or goals of your paper, and introduces the topics you will cover (just name them, no citations needed).
Organized paragraphs that explore the state of the world and the science at this moment on this issue, with a consideration of topics such as problem, root causes, health impacts, health disparities, risk factors, policies, programs, etc.–whatever is relevant. (Use APA format for the different header levels in your sections).
Paragraphs that each focus on just one topic, and are a synthesis of the recent research findings. Begin with an overview statement, weave together your sources on this topic to support that statement, and conclude with your thoughts on what it means.
A conclusion of one paragraph that summarizes the key points in what you discovered, and provides future directions or recommendations on what is needed going forward (no citations unless you are citing a specific solution).
The abstract should be written last, and does NOT include citations. The abstract should include the following ideas from your paper:
Explanation of public health problem and its significance
Analysis of the most important/interesting/surprising findings on the required topics
Remaining challenges
Future directions/your recommendations
Writing Requirements   

We expect you to write like a public health professional. See the rubric below for the grading criteria on writing quality.
Your paper will be evaluated on grammar, spelling, communication, flow, and paragraph structure.
You should not use “I” or “we,” or “you” in this paper.  
Your paper will go through a plagiarism check, and we will look for whether you use exact words from any source. Here is what that means:
For any idea that is not yours, cite your source at the end of the idea.
Do not use the exact same words as the source, except for scientific names for diseases, etc.–you must write the ideas in your own words.
Do not use quotation marks around exact words. Quotes are not acceptable for professional writing, and we will take points off if you do that. Write about the ideas only in your own words.