ANALYTICAL PAPERS

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For analytical paper #1, we are not looking for you to use outside references about leadership. You will be using the book as a general guide for the whole assignment so it is not necessary to continually cite it. If there is something specific from the text that you discuss in the paper, you may cite that as appropriate.Analytical Papers

You have two papers due. Both of them are analytic essays.

An analytical essay is more than just a synopsis of the issue or subject (reporting). An analytical essay deeply examines a single topic to reveal conclusions that prove or support the thesis of the author. It includes your interpretation and provides insights. Your goal is to have enough analysis and examples that the strength of your argument is clear to readers.

A good analytical essay includes:

  • A thesis that states your main point – a reader should be able to read just your thesis and understand what the entire essay is about and what you’ll be analyzing
  • Analysis that relates back to your thesis and supports it
  • Examples to support your analysis and allow a more in-depth look at the issue

Follow this outline:

  • Introduction – brief background and your thesis statement
  • Body – several paragraphs each covering a different point of analysis and evidence to support the analysis. Include sub headers in the body to structure and organize your information and help readers to follow the logical flow of your analysis
  • Conclusion – paraphrase of thesis, summary of key points of analysis. The conclusion is supposed to summarize… and drive home…the main points of the argument in the paper. A conclusion does not introduce new material/information.
  • References

Paper #1 is based on the Strengths Based Leadership book. Analytical Paper #1_StrengthsFinder_2024

Paper #2 is based on a current healthcare leader. Analytical Paper#2_Healthcare Leaders_2024.pdf

You may choose a leader from the list attached.

  • Support your rationale for choosing this leader, and tie concepts you’ve researched to the concepts we have learned in class. A suggestion is to choose your leader at the start of the course and then, after completing a unit, apply what you learned to the paper. By the end of the course, your paper will be almost finished.

DISCUSSION STARTER QUESTIONS

  1. REQUIRED – Post a 300 word definition and description of leadership. (Everyone must answer this). Each student should have a separate thread, with your name in the subject line. What similarities exist? How is your definition different?
  2. How does leadership impact you professionally? Personally?
  3. What is different about leadership in healthcare than in other industries?
  4. Are you able to distinguish leaders versus managers in your workplace? How?
  5. This week leadership was described as noncoercive influence. For what reasons might followers be motivated to respond to a leadership initiative? List as many as you can. Can you give a personal example?
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  8. Text Book to use
  10. BHIS 546 Leadership Development in Health Informatics, 3 credits –CRN: 31342Instructor: Isola, Corinn1. Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership theory and practice, 8th edition. California: SagePublications. ISBN 9781506362311.

  12. 2. Rath, T., & Conchie, B. (2008).Strengths based leadership. New York: Gallup Press. ISBN: 978-1-59562-025-5. This book can be bought from any bookstore.Do notbuy a used edition as youmust have anew access codethat is found in the book.