Why Writing Matters
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- 2-3 page summary papers reviewing a particular diagnosis
- 8+ page papers reviewing a particular diagnosis in depth
- Reflection papers, 2+ pages, applying personal experiences and beliefs
- Case Study, a content outline is provided
- Reports of varying length and purpose on a given topic
- Research proposal
- IRB request
- Research manuscript for publication/presentation
- Professional Development Plan and Portfolio
- Appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence and paragraph construction and sequencing, and appropriate word usage
- Evidence overall organization of content (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Personal application of content and reflection
Appropriate Types of Evidence & Support
- Apply principles of Evidence-Based Practice in selecting citation materials
- All sources using the APA, 5th ed. are usually appropriate for use. Variance from this will be indicated with the assignment.
- APA, 5th ed. is currently required. If authors update to a new edition, students will use the edition required at the time they were admitted to the MSOT program.
- In the case of manuscripts for publication, students will adhere to the individual publication requirements.
Evidence-based practice guidelines are generally as described in the User’s Guides to the Medical Literature: Essentials of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice by Guyatt & Rennie, published by the American Medical Association.
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