| Requirements
for Submission of an Essay |
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| Failure
to follow the following requirements for submission of an essay will
result in a 10% penalty being applied to the average score awarded
your essay. To maximize your opportunity of being awarded the prize,
follow the guidelines as outlined. |
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| The
Essay/Review |
| Not
to exceed 4000 words (excluding abstract and references). The
manuscript may include an unlimited number of tables or figures.
However, the allowable word count will be reduced by 400 words for
each table or figure included. For example the allowable word count
for a manuscript with two figures will be 3200 words. |
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Case reports will be considered in the essay contest.
Previously published work or essays previously submitted to national
essay contests will not be accepted. Meta-analyses and systematic
reviews should be submitted to the CAPM&R Research Contest. |
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| Preparation
of Manuscript |
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Two copies of your review should be submitted: One
unmasked copy and one masked copy. The masked copy should have any
identifying information removed such as references, location of
studies, etc that might identify the author. This can be done using
a black marker on paper submissions or by simply putting XXXXXX in
place of the identifying information for an on-line submission. |
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| Type
manuscripts on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in) with margins of at least 1
inch. Use only 12 point font. Use double-spacing throughout,
including the references. Use unjustified (ragged) right margin and
letter-quality printing. Number pages consecutively, beginning with
the title page. Put page number in the upper or lower right-hand
corner of each page. |
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| Title
page |
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title page should include: |
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Article
title |
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Name
of the author |
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Address,
phone number, fax number, and E-mail address (if any) |
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| Abstract |
| Include
an abstract of no more than 150 words. |
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| Figures |
| Each
figure should be presented on a separate page with a legend. Figures
are to be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Figures are to be
presented in the manuscript following the references. Do not include
figures in the body of the manuscript. |
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Tables |
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Type
each table on a separate page with a title. Tables should
be cited in numeric sequence in the text. Tables should be presented
at the end of the manuscript, following the references and figures.
Do not include tables in the body of the manuscript. |
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| References |
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Number references consecutively in the order which they are first
mentioned in the text of the manuscript. Use the format outlined in
the “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
Journals.” You can find a copy of this document at the Medical
Writing Centre on the Canadian Medical Association web-site:
http://www.cma.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/8451/la_id/1.htm. This is also the
format of references used by the Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation. |
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| Cover
Letter |
| All
submissions should include a covering letter stating the title of
your essay and that you wish it be considered for the “CAPM&R
Medical Student Essay Contest” or the “CAPM&R Medical Student Essay
Contest.” A statement indicating the submitting author is the
primary author of the paper should be included. The number of
tables, figures and the word count of the manuscript must be clearly
indicated. Your permission to publish the submitted abstract in CAPM&R
News is also requested. |
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| Deadline
for Submissions |
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Extended – February 5, 2010 @ 5pm ET. Manuscripts must be received at the CAPM&R
office by this date. Late submissions will not be
considered. |
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| Review
Process |
| Each
essay will be reviewed by four Physiatrists. The guidelines the
reviewers use in marking the essays is attached. You will receive a
copy of written comments from each reviewer on the strengths and
areas for improvement noted in your essay. |
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| Questions |
| Should
be directed to the Chair of the Education Committee. |
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| Guideline
for Scoring of Resident/Medical Student Essays |
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| A.
Content (15%) |
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Reviews
major and relevant articles for topic
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Current
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AccurateThorough;
sufficient detail to understand issues being discussed
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Articles included because
they contribute to the discussion
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| B.
Critical review (20%) |
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Critique
of methodology used in studies cited
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Assess quality of study
and compares to population of interest
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Presents differing views;
compares and contrasts
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| C.
Conclusion/Synthesis (25%) |
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Synthesis of data
presented
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Clear recommendations
with clinical and/or research implications;outlines bottom line
conclusions - what should do in practice.
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Conclusions are based on
critique
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If expresses a personal
opinion clearly states it as such.
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| D.
Organization (20%) |
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Title
reflects content of paper
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Presence of an abstract and summary
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Abstract is reflective of the paper; not simply a
repeat of the introduction
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Introduction includes statement of what will be
covered in the essay
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Sections
follow each other in a logical order with use of headings and sub-headings
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| E.
Style (20%) |
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Formal
scientific writing style
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Easy to read and follow
line of thought: Uses plain English, good sentence length, and
good use of paragraphs
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Avoids unnecessary
jargon
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