Project Description

 Client Instruction – APA Format Medical Research Paper

Title: The Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs: Exploring Solutions

🔹 Objective:

Prepare a research paper examining the factors behind the increasing cost of prescription medications, the impact on patients and healthcare, and possible policy or practical solutions to address this issue.

🔹 Paper Requirements:

• APA 7th edition formatting

• Length: 1–2 pages (excluding title and references)

• Minimum 5 recent peer-reviewed sources (last 5–7 years)

• Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced, 1-inch margins

• Proper APA in-text citations and references

🔹 Structure:

1. Title Page (APA format)

2. Abstract (150–250 words)

3. Introduction – Overview of rising drug costs and why it matters

4. Main Body

   • Causes of rising prescription drug prices

   • Effects on patients and healthcare system

   • Current efforts and proposed solutions (policy, generic drugs, price negotiation)

5. Conclusion – Summarize key points and suggest future directions

6. References – APA formatted list of sources