Occupational Therapy Education
Professional & Technical Writing
Research Practicum
(OCTH 790)
Description of Assignments
- KUMC
Compliance testing
Completed certificates documenting 1) successful compliance testing and 2)
conflict of interest disclosure will be required before you can take part
in any research activities.
- All individuals affiliated with the KU Medical
Center who are involved with conducting research MUST receive
certification in Human Subjects Protection BEFORE initiating subject recruitment or data collection. You
are required to complete the web-based tutorial and accompanying
certification quiz regarding the protection of human subjects. Following
satisfactory completion of this quiz, you need to submit two (2) copies of the printed
certificate to the OCTH 790 instructor.
- All individuals affiliated with the KU Medical
Center who are involved with conducting research
MUST ALSO complete a Conflict of Interest disclosure. Please
provide one (1) completed copy of this form to the OCTH 790 course
instructor. Remember to sign the
final page of the form!
- The Human Subjects Protection tutorial and test and
the Conflict of Interest Disclosure form may be access by selecting
this link or through the "Training" link on your myKUMC page.
** Note that you should complete the
"Full Tutorial" version! **
(not
the "Refresher Training" version)
- Concept map
This is a visual representation of the sections of your final written
document. It is a method of graphing knowledge. It provides a guide for
building your paper that follows logical and acceptable formatting to
guide writing. There are several formats available online, or you may
create your own. Here is a web-based resource to assist with concept
mapping: http://users.edte.utwente.nl/lanzing/cm_home.htm.
(20 points)
- Literature
search #1
This literature search will consist of at least 10 research-based
scientific articles. They will be summarized on a reference page (A.P.A.
style), and all of the literature search terms and the actual computer
results will be attached to the reference page. (30 points)
- Introduction
This section must provide a thesis sentence, background, significance and
a template for the sections of your paper utilizing correct grammar,
sentence structure and mechanics, including relevant references, in A.P.A.
style. (30 points)
- Methods
This section must be a complete listing off all relevant information about
participants, coding and methods of your study. (30 points)
- Literature
Search #2
This literature search will consist of at least 10 research-based
scientific articles. They will be summarized on a reference page (A.P.A.
style), and all of the literature search terms and the actual computer
results will be attached to the reference page. (30 points)
- Data analysis
This section is comprised of the statistical or analytical methods and
results of your study. (30 points)
- Discussion
This section is comprised of an effective summary of your study, a
re-statement of the thesis sentence (specific aims) and how you achieved
or didn't achieve them. It should also include the impact of your results
to your audience. (30 points)
- Completed
Research report
Each group will submit two copies of the final version of the group's
research report, and one copy of the KU Writing Center's evaluation of the
document. (200 points)
We
have posted several prior examples of research reports for you to consider.
Please note that these are not perfect examples! Formatting, spelling,
grammatical, & syntax errors occur, and the content of each paper could be
enhanced in certain places. They will, nevertheless, help you to get a more
clear idea of what your mentor will be expecting in your own final research
report. Clicking on the links below will download the files in .pdf format.
- Group oral
presentation
A 15 - 20 minute presentation - in which ALL student members of the
research team participate - will take place on OT Research Day. (150 points)
- Individual
performance
Each student will be assigned these points in recognition of their
contribution to the project as an individual, and of their professionalism
in the research setting. (50 points)
Comments? Send e-mail to Jeff
Radel
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