1) Write a paper of 1,000-1,200 words that lists the top five elements of the health care system that most need reform, in your opinion. Justify your choices through a logical analysis of the elements' impact on the current system.

2) Refer to the assigned readings to incorporate specific examples and details into your paper.

Grade Rubric:

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the top five elements of the health care system that most need reform, including the issues and implications. Clearly develops a strong analysis of the impacts on the current system and implications. Introduces appropriate examples.

Supports main points with references, examples, and full explanations of how they apply. Thoughtfully analyzes, evaluates and describes major points of the criteria.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

All format elements are correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.