For this assignment, you will compose an original (by you and never used in another class) 3-5 page (about 750-1250 words) research paper on a topic relevant to the field of Health Information Management. In other words, you will be researching an area/issue we have covered in the course materials, or can be found in your text.  The specific research topic and question is entirely up to you, as long as it pertains to the areas and issues relevant to this class.

This paper should follow APA guidelines for format, style, and citation.  A thorough, easy to use guide for these requirements can be found by clicking here (Links to an external site.). You should directly cite from at  least 5 credible scholarly sources.