PART 1

Write a scholarly paper that:

Briefly summarizes the structure and function of the Canadian health care system

Select one key issue/topic of the healthcare system and provide an analysis of the topic. An

analysis may include (but is not limited to) discussion of the health care system’s components, relevant interactions within the system, and the roles of clinicians, consumers and families.

Specifications

At a minimum, please address the following:

Explain the structure and function of the Canadian Healthcare System (brief summary)

Include an introductory paragraph on the topic you have chosen, a rationale for why the topic is

important using the literature, and a summary at the end of the paper

Provide a balanced argument for any issues discussed and include scholarly references for any

ideas that are not your own

Ensure to explain the “so what” and “why” behind your discussion, in a cohesive manner, as this

will form the main part of your analysis or critique

Formatting

Length: Maximum four pages, not including title page and references/figures

Format and Layout: Double spaced, 12 Calibri font, 2.5 cm (1-inch) margins

Use of Scholarly Sources: In addition to any materials already assigned, scholarly
articles/reports/

should be consulted to inform and support your analysis/interpretation

Reliable websites may also be used (e.g., CIHI website)

Citations and References: APA is preferred. Any citation format used consistently will be

accepted

Please use headings where appropriate

Please include a title page and page numbers on the top right corner of the page

Evaluation criteria

PART 2

PRESENTATION

Present the contents of your scholarly paper. Exclude the structure and function of the Canadian health care system. Please focus your presentation on the selected key issue/topic of the healthcare system that you selected, as well as your analysis of the topic.

Specifications

Introduce your topic, including a rationale for why the topic is important using the
literature

Provide a balanced argument for any issues discussed

o Include scholarly references for any ideas that are not your own

Ensure to explain the “so what” and “why” behind your discussion, in a cohesive manner, as this

will form the main part of your analysis or critique

Present a summary at the end of your presentation

Length: Maximum of 20 minutes; 5 minutes for questions (total of 25 minutes)

You may use PowerPoint or Prezzie or any other format that suits your presentation