Discuss the implications of your topic for the Radiographer in producing quality diagnostic images.

PGCC Radiography Program
Research Paper Instructions
You will write a research paper in full APA formatting on a pathology disease process or condition of your choosing following the instructions below.
1. Choose a pathology disease process or condition for the topic of your research paper.
2. Once your topic has been approved:
a. You will write a minimum of a three (3) page research paper not including title and reference pages.
b. Your paper must be written in full APA formatting including running head title page abstract appropriate headings and sub-headings in-text citations and
reference page.
i. You do not need an Author Note.
ii. A minimum of six sources are required. Only two may be from your textbooks. The remaining sources should come from the PGCC Library research data bases which
include peer reviewed journal articles articles from authoritative newspapers and magazines. Reliable websites such as .org or .gov websites) may also be used.
Wikis are not acceptable sources.
iii. A number of APA references and grading rubric have been provided in this unit to assist you.
3. Your paper should at a minimum include:
a. A complete discussion of your chosen topic.
i. Investigate the cause(s) transmission and effect of your topic on the patient.
b. Compare & contrast the imaging modalities required in the diagnoses or treatment of your topic if applicable.
c. Present an actual case study or create a scenario for a patient with your chosen pathology condition or disease process.
i. Decide what might be the clinical indication for the imaging study and patient complaint(s).
d. Decide the type of questions necessary for providing the radiologist with a thorough patient history.
e. Discuss the implications of your topic for the Radiographer in producing quality diagnostic images.
i. Select the best alternatives for technique selection routine and/or special projections etc.
ii. Based on your topic determine what unique patient care skills may be required for a patient in this condition or with this disease process while in your care.
f. Distinguish the radiographic appearance for your topic.
g. Investigate treatment options for your topic and patient prognosis.
h. Analyze future imaging needs for a patient with your chosen pathology condition or disease process.
i. Find out the importance of previous imaging studies for the radiologist.
4. Extra Credit
a. If you have elected to present an actual case study from your clinical experience you can earn ten (10) extra credit points by including the following with
your paper.
i. Copy of the original physicians order.
ii. Copy of the requisition(s).
iii. Copies of images for all applicable studies in either digital or hard copy format.
iv. Copies of the Final Radiologists report for all applicable studies.
***Make sure to remove all unique patient identifiers from your films and written documents***
5. Research papers are due by midnight Monday March 30th 2015.
a. You may submit your paper in hardcopy form or via email to Cathy McGee.
b. Late submissions will not be accepted!
All research papers will be screened for plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for the assignment.