The final paper will include the following sections/headings:
Define the topic, the general context of the issue, the history, cultural,
and/or importance of the topic to your readers, and purposes of the paper;
Literature Review: Summary of findings in the literature regarding the topic, specific
problems defined by experts in the field, assumptions which frame the problems related
to the topic, and issues that need further investigation. In this section you must
demonstrate two dimensions of wellness (emotional, physical, social, mental, spiritual,
environmental health) that the topic promotes. You are required to select at least three
research articles on your topic. This will establish scientific foundation of the
complementary and alternative medicine you are writing about.
Discussion of Findings: Critical appraisal of the evidence: strengths, weaknesses, is the
evidence strong enough to make a patient care decision on or is more research needed? Is
the CAM at least without significant risks if not actually proven? Conclusions may only
be drawn from the information that you included in the literature review. The student
must address as to whether the CAM should be recommended to patients based on
the information you include in the paper.
Conclusions: Summary and the most important points from each section of the paper.
References in APA 7th edition style. At least three of the scholarly references must be
research studies.