Assignment task: 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.