Full Description
This invaluable text explains how to compile and structure different forms of writing in occupational therapy, using easy to follow templates for capstone projects and publishable manuscripts.
Now aligned with the 7th edition of APA standards, the book can be used to help in the writing of needs assessments, case reports and case series, program evaluation, general research studies, intervention effectiveness studies, and instrument development and testing studies. This new edition also includes invaluable advice on writing a literature review, as well as harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) without invalidating a piece of writing. Embedded exercises assist readers to construct manuscripts step-by-step. The book also explains the publication process to guide readers to frame manuscripts in accordance with common publication expectations.
Illustrated with numerous examples throughout, and featuring essential guidance on both style and form, this is a wonderful resource whether you're a doctoral student publishing as part of your capstone project, or an educator publishing for professional advancement.
Contents
1. Introduction: The Importance of Using Guidelines for Capstone Projects and Publishable Manuscripts. 2. Writing Resources—Mentors, Writing Partners, and Self-Discipline. 3. Writing Reviews of the Literature. 4. Manuscript Structure and Content for General Research Studies. 5. Manuscript Structure and Content for Intervention Effectiveness Studies. 6. Manuscript Structure and Content for Instrument Development and Testing Studies. 7. Manuscript Structure and Content for Needs Assessments. 8. Manuscript Structure and Content for Case Reports and Case Series Reports. 9. Manuscript Structure and Content for Program Evaluations. 10. Reporting Statistical Data in Text and Tables. 11. Writing Scholarly Discussion Papers for Publication. 12. Turning Dissertations, Capstone Theses, and Clinical Data into Publishable Journal Articles. 13. The Publication Process: Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts for Publication. 14. Writing Manuscript Cover Letters. 15. The Revision Process. 16. Using Artificial Intelligence in Scholarly Writing. 17. Ethical Considerations in Publication.
