The HIPAA Privacy Standards that went into effect in April 2003 greatly affect both the privacy rights of patients and the duties of medical personnel.

The HIPAA Privacy Standards that went into effect in April 2003 greatly affect both the privacy rights of patients and the duties of medical personnel. Order Description RESEARCH PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS Research Paper To complete your research project, you’ll write a fact-based research paper that’s supported by verifiable information gathered from recognized sources. Your research paper may consist of one topic that you must research and develop, or it may consist of a series of questions that you must answer. As you work on your research project, you gather and evaluate information from various sources to gain enough information to thoroughly understand the topic or the questions you’ll answer. Then, once you understand what’s being asked, you write the paper in your own words to inform the reader. Your paper shouldn’t express your opinion. Organization of a Research Project Your research project should contain three parts, the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The introduction should be a short paragraph of approximately four to five sentences in which you clearly state the purpose of your paper. When writing the introduction, assume that your reader has no idea what your topic is. Your introduction will explain what your paper is about. The body of your research paper will contain most of the information about your topic or the answers to the assigned questions. If your project consists of a series of questions, answer each question using a properly written paragraph consisting of at least four to six sentences. For example, if your project involves four questions, your paper should have a minimum of four separate paragraphs that answer the questions. Don’t use numbering or bullets in your paper because the graders won’t be able to evaluate your sentence and paragraph structure. Don’t include the actual questions in the paper. Instead, make sure that each paragraph begins with an introductory sentence. The purpose of the introductory sentence is to make the reader aware of what question you’re answering, without actually writing the question. You’ll then follow the introductory sentence with a paragraph or two of explanation (which is basically your answer to the question). For example, suppose your first question is, “What services are provided by XYZ, Inc?” Then your introductory sentence for the paragraph could be, “XYZ, Inc., provides a variety of services to its clients, etc.” This introductory sentence makes it obvious to the grader which question you’re answering. You would then continue the paragraph with the explanation of your answer. If your research project consists of a topic, you’ll dedicate the entire body of the paper to this one topic. In the body, you’ll clearly and completely explain the purpose of the research paper. To do this, add facts, details, and examples from your research. To write a clear and complete explanation, you should research more than one website or article. Remember, you’re not writing your opinion. Rather, you’re clearly explaining the concept and why it’s important, required, necessary, controversial, and so on to a reader who has no prior knowledge of the subject. Therefore, you must cover the material completely and thoroughly so that the reader gains a firm understanding without having to go to any other source of information. LS5273(1403)The conclusion brings your research paper to a close. In your concluding paragraph, restate your purpose by providing a final insight into your research or the significance of your topic. References and Citations References and citations are essential parts of a research project. References are the source of information for the project, including books, magazines, journals, newspapers, interviews, websites, and other electronic resources. At the end of your project, you must include a separate page that includes a properly formatted listing of all materials used from any outside source (at least three different sources). A citation is a line or short section taken from a piece of writing or a speech. Whenever you use information from an outside source, you must indicate that the information isn’t your own, but belongs to someone else. You must show (in your written document wherever the information appears) where you found the information and give credit to the original author. Any time you use a word-for-word quote, restate another person’s ideas but change the wording, or summarize information, facts, studies, or theories, you must cite your information. Citations appear within the sentences of the document, also know as in-text citations. If you don’t give credit (cite the source) when using someone else’s information or ideas, you’re plagiarizing that person’s work. Plagiarism is unethical behavior and is subject to a grade of 0 and/or disciplinary action. The academic world recognizes several different citation and reference styles. Penn Foster uses the APA and MLA styles. You may choose either style for your project.