1. Title page with title of paper, your name/ID, date, and course/section (HLTH 505.xx). This page does not count toward the 15-page length requirement. 2. Abstract – Provide a short summary of the content of the paper (less than 100 words). 3. Introduction – Describe the nature and scope of problem/issue. 4. Background – Include a review of past policies and practices, both successful and unsuccessful. 5. Current research efforts – Discuss what potential future developments are being researched. Remember that the project is to be about a current issue using recent research. If nothing has been published in recent years, it may not be as relevant as it may appear on the surface. 6. Discussions – This is the heart of the paper. Thoroughly evaluate the material you have researched. Discuss the pros and cons of various approaches. Analyze the available statistical measures provided by the researchers. Reveal the shortcomings and highlight the merits of the literature. 7. Recommendations – This is where your opinions are given. Opinions must be guided by logic and an understanding of the science gained from your research, be void of emotional language, and be in agreement with biblical truth. A scientifically valid opinion must not violate Scripture or biblical morality. 8. References – Full bibliography of sources used. This page does not count toward the 15-page length requirement.