SPC Operations Management Tools and Techniques in Healthcare Research

Topic for project is

• Operations Management Tools and Techniques in HealthcareChoose 1 of the following 10 broad areas as the
  main topic of your Research Project and then decide on a specific topic,
  focusing on the 21st century healthcare environment (a current issue or
  current/future challenge) based upon knowledge of current literature and
  industry best practices.

Part One

ReSEARCH PROJECT ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSAfter choosing a topic for the Research Project, you will complete an Annotated Bibliography using the template provided. This assignment must be used as a beginning point in the research for your project. It may also be used to help you begin exploring ideas or concepts you find interesting within the realm of the topics covered in the course. Use the Jerry Falwell Library Research Portal and identify at least 15 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals addressing your topic. All references must be less than 10 years old. The assignment must be in current APA format. When using the provided template, delete current material and replace it with your own material. Refer to the Research Project Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric for assignment expectations. When the assignment is returned, read all instructor feedback in order to implement it on future assignments.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity and higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher a score, the higher the probability that there are too many quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.

Part two

RESEARCH PROJECT OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWYou will complete a full sentence Outline for the second part of the Research Project. INSTRUCTIONSThe Outline must include a thesis statement, the research questions/issues being addressed, how much space will be allotted for each section of the paper, and a preliminary reference list of at least 15 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals. All references must be less than 10 years old. When the assignment is returned, read all instructor feedback in order to implement it on future assignments.What to consider as you prepare the outline:1. What is the topic?2. Why is it significant?3. What background material is relevant?4. What is our thesis or purpose statement?5. What organizational plan will best support our purpose?6. How much space is estimated per section?*Also consider the elements noted on the Research Project Final Assignment Instructionswhen completing your Outline.Full Sentence Outline:The full sentence outline format is essentially the same as the alphanumeric outline. The main difference, as the title suggests, is that full sentences are required at each level of the outline. This outline is most often used when preparing a traditional essay.Thesis Statement:Questions/Issues Being Addressed:I. Man-made pollution is the primary cause of global warming.A. Greenhouse gas emissions are widely identified by the scientific community to be harmful (Smith, 2014).1.The burning of coal and fossil fuels are the primary releasers ofhazardous greenhouse gases.Full sentence outlines are often accompanied with an current APA reference list on a separate page. Quotes within the outline must also utilize current APA format with in-text citations.

Part three

RESEARCH PROJECT DRAFT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWUsing your research and Outline, you will work on the Draft of the 3000–5,000-word paper, complying with the instructions below.INSTRUCTIONSFormat3,000–5,000 words, double-spaced, not including title and reference pagesTimes New Roman, 12-point fontLeft justifiedOne-inch marginsCurrent APA formatNumbered pagesAt least 20 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals, no more than 10 years oldBlock quotations for any quotes more than 40 words:Reference page in current APA format including active URL linksSingle spacing between references and double spacing within the referenceContentA title page that includes:o “Running head:” and page number (right aligned)o Course number and nameo Case nameo Date submittedo “Respectfully submitted to: (Instructor’s Name)”Abstract (in block format)Content of your topic and/or paper (review the associated grading rubric)o Use concepts from the textbook that are related to your topic, including page numbers where the concepts may be found. Credit will only be earned for concepts supported by page numbers from the textbook. (Essentially, this is accomplished through integration of the relevant course content, using properly formatted, current APA citations.)o Use in-text citations in current APA format to credit sources listed in the reference list as appropriate.ConclusionReferences

Part4 final copy

BUSI 611Page 1 of 2RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWUsing your research, Outline, and Draft, you will work on polishing the 3,000-5,000 -word paper, complying with the formatting and content instructions below.INSTRUCTIONSFormat3,000-5,000 words, double-spaced, not including title and reference pagesTimes New Roman, 12-point fontLeft justifiedOne-inch marginsCurrent APA formatNumbered pagesAt least 15 scholarly articles from peer reviewed journals, each less than 10 years oldBlock quotations for any quotes more than 40 words:Reference page in current APA format including active URL linksContentA title page that includes:o “Running head:” and page number (right aligned)o Course number and nameo Case nameo Date submittedo “Respectfully submitted to: (Instructor’s Name)”Abstract (in block format)Content of your topic and/or paper (review the associated grading rubric)o Use concepts from the textbook that are related to your topic, including page numbers where the concepts may be found. Credit will only be earned for concepts supported by page numbers from the textbook. (Essentially, this is accomplished through integration of the relevant course content, using properly formatted, current APA citations.)o Use in-text citations in current APA format to credit sources listed in the reference list as appropriate.ConclusionReferences