19 Aug The Briefing Note allows students to bring awareness to underserved specialties/niche areas within the profession, gathering research on evidence including a
The Briefing Note allows students to bring awareness to underserved specialties/niche areas within the profession, gathering research on evidence including all viewpoints and positions, and lastly the student’s conclusion/recommendations.
Instructions: Students will work in groups to write a Briefing Note discussing underserved specialties/niche areas in the field of occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
OTAP2110 Fieldwork Seminar
Briefing Note Assignment
Objectives: A Briefing Note allows students to bring awareness to underserved specialties/ niche areas within the profession, gathering research on evidence including all viewpoints and positions, and lastly the student’s conclusion/recommendations.
Instructions: Students will work in groups to write a Briefing Note discussing underserved specialties/ niche areas in the field of Occupational Therapy. The Briefing Note will aide with the Capstone Assignment and Presentation during Term 6.
The following should be included in the paper:
· (1) Purpose – This should be stated concisely. This is usually the topic or issue that needs to be resolved
· (2) Summary of Facts – Complete research and locate articles that provide information to understand the topic including brief background or history; status; important facts, considerations, or developments. Be sure to have evidence for all facts and/or points of consideration. This should be as unbiased as possible.
· (3) Conclusions or Recommendations –Provide a summary of what the reader needs to know or actions that might be taken. Any recommendations or advice should be clear, direct, and backed up with evidence/facts.
· The paper should be 2-3 pages in length not including title and reference page
· A list of references should be included. Minimum of 4 references.
· All references should be listed in the reference page and correctly documented.
OTAP 2110 Fieldwork Seminar
Briefing Note Rubric
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
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Paper Length |
5 = 2-3 pages in length 1 = < 2 or >3 pages in length |
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Purpose |
5 = Clearly states the topic of the paper, 3 = Somewhat states the topic of the paper 1 = Vaguely states the topic or topic is unclear |
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Summary of Facts |
5= All 4 references used and each one clearly describes information for the topic 3= <3 references used and/or some not clearly appropriate for information on the topic 0 = No references used |
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Conclusion/ Recommendation: |
5 = Gives thorough and adequate concluding paragraph that summarizes all articles and the evidence behind the topic. Recommendations or advice is clear, direct, and supported with research 3 = Gives brief concluding paragraph with some recommendations 1 = Gives a vague concluding statement at the end of paper with no recommendation or advice. 0 = Just ended the paper without a concluding paragraph or statement |
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Grammar |
5 = Adhered to most grammatical rules (90 – 100%) 3 = Moderately followed grammatical rules (80 – 90%) 1 = Minimally followed grammatical rules (<80%) |
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Spelling |
5 = fewer than 2 spelling errors 3 = 2-5 spelling errors 1 = more than 6 spelling errors |
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APA standards |
5 = 2 or less errors regarding APA requirements 3 = 3-5 errors regarding APA requirements 1 = 6+ errors regarding APA requirements |
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Total Points |
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B.6.1 Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession.
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