Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
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Introduction
• Clearly states problem or issue that study will address 18 20
• Makes argument why is important to study _____
Background
• Describes what is currently known about study topic and explains relevant 45 50
studies _____
• Terms/concepts adequately defined
• Locates and identifies common themes across studies. Synthesizes
information across studies (not study by study)
• All necessary information included – adequate depth provided to understand
the proposed study
• Objective:
o Clearly states the purpose of the current study
o Specific research questions or hypotheses are provided
• Discusses how the data from the proposed study will advance the practice of
occupational therapy or science of occupation
Methods
• Design – Explains design choice _____ 45 50
• Participants – inclusion and exclusion factors are consistent with the aims of the
study
• Instruments are explained; validity and reliability are addressed
• Procedures – Clearly lays out the steps to be followed in the study
• Data analysis is described
• Methods clearly support research question(s) and proposed hypotheses testing
Writing Style
• Scientific writing style 18 20
• Double-spaced, 1” margins, 11 or 12 pt. font _____
• Uses headings in paper
• Organizes presentation of key points well. Paper has a logical flow of ideas.
Transitions well between topics
• Breaks up paragraphs appropriately (avoids long paragraphs)
• Does not over-quote (i.e. quotes are well chosen; no more than three quotes
used)
• No errors in grammar; spelling is accurate
• Uses complete sentences; Bulleted lists can be used for exclusion and inclusion
factors and procedures.
Note: Late papers will result in a deduction of 10% per day late up to a maximum of 3 days.