Alyssa Harrison

Capstone A1
A Moon
Capstone Project Proposal
Project/Internship Idea
I will get an internship with an occupational therapist, and as I
learn I will take notes to use when developing my own treatment plan
for a hypothetical patient. I will also design and create a piece of
equipment for patients to use under the therapists supervision.

Passion behind project

As I aspire to be an occupational therapist, an internship would give me a deeper
knowledge, more experience, and a better idea of the work environment of my future career
than a project could. I want to develop a treatment plan for a hypothetical patient, as that is
what I would do every day as an occupational therapist; and I want to design and provide a free
piece of equipment for my mentor because it would not only benefit her, but also help me
better understand how therapy treatment can be administered.

Benefits I Expect to Gain

Knowledge on a variety of debilitating issues such as amputation, certain genetic diseases,
strokes, and accidents involving burns, deep lacerations, etc.
Experience dealing with difficult patients
Inspiration from amazing, strong, motivated patients
Work advice and guidance from someone who has been a therapist for 35 years
An impressive amount of hours to log for applications to OT school

10 Milestones
Get internship May 15, 2014
Attend First Day May 23, 2014
Observe full treatment of at least 3 different types of health issues October 15, 2014
Decide on concurrent project that will enhance my internship/capstone experience
November 15, 2014
Decide on concurrent project that will enhance my mentors experience November 15,
2014
Test equipment prototype January 20, 2015
Get feedback from mentor about treatment plan February 1, 2015
Finalize equipment design February 20, 2015
Finalize treatment plan March 1, 2015
Make final product March 20, 2015
Finish technical paper May 1, 2015
Present at capstone Showcase May 2015

Final Product
Written treatment plan for hypothetical patient
Original piece of therapy equipment

Professional Mentor
Delaine Fletcher
Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist, Wound Care Specialist
The Therapy Place Waxahachie, TX

Weekly Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
1-6
Weekly
As Needed

Wednesday
1-6

Thursday

Friday
1-6

Every Wednesday and Friday, I will go to The Therapy Place at or shortly before 1 PM
and leave after the last appointment of the day is over, generally at 5:30 of 6 PM. If I am unable
to attend on either Wednesday or Friday, or if I am asked to, I will also come on Monday. I will

not attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as my mentor travels for home health care on those
days.
Audience
I will present this to my mentor as well as her coworkers and her students participating
in the OTA bridge program at Navarro.

Criteria of Success
Scale: 3 = excellent, 2 = average, 1 = poor
Equipment (50%):
Safety

Originality

Simplicity of Use

Effectivity

Proper use of equipment

does not put user in any
kind of danger, nor does
it cause any sort of
injury.

Design is innovative,
original, and appealing.

Correct method of use is easily understood by

prospective users

Proper use of equipment

may put user at some risk

Design is somewhat
original and appealing

Correct method of use can be understood

with some instruction

Proper use of equipment

is completely unsafe.

Design is not original nor

appealing

Correct method of use is extremely difficult to

understand

Equipment is
therapeutic and
enhances the overall
quality of treatment
Equipment does not
affect the overall
treatment of patient
Equipment negatively
affects or slows overall
treatment of patient

Treatment Plan (20%):

Safety

Originality

Proper use of equipment does not

put user in any kind of danger, nor
does it cause any sort of injury.

Plan is completely designed by Alyssa Harrison,

and incorporates a mix of exercises observed at
The Therapy Place as well as additional
exercises found through research

Proper use of equipment may put

user at some risk

Proper use of equipment is

completely unsafe.

Plan is mostly designed by Alyssa Harrison, and

few exercises found through additional
research with exercises observed at at The
Therapy Place
Plan is not designed by Alyssa Harrison, but
includes only exercises observed at The
Therapy Place.

Effectivity
Therapy is expected (by mentor) to bring
full recovery to patient

Therapy is expected (by mentor) to bring

partial recovery to patient

Therapy is not expected (by mentor) to

accomplish any recovery whatsoever

Technical Paper (30%):

Content

The purpose is clearly

defined. The writing
supports the purpose
with concise, logical
details that meet the
readers informational
needs.

The purpose can be

identified. The writing
sometimes supports the
purpose with concise,
logical details that meet
the readers
informational needs.

The purpose is not

identifiable. The writer
does not support the
purpose with concise,
logical details that meet
the readers information
needs.

Organization
Information is arranged in
a format that is logical and
effective. The writing is
comprehensive, contains a
constructive introduction,
a body that provides
relevant information, and
a suitable conclusion.
Transitions are
appropriate and connect
the ideas.
Information is sometimes
arranged in a format that
is logical and effective,
which does not always
meet the readers needs.
The writing is beginning to
develop as a
comprehensive piece that
includes a functional
introduction, body, and
conclusion. Transitions are
usually appropriate.
Information is not
arranged in a format that
is logical and effective. The
writing is not
comprehensive and does
not include a clear
introduction, body, and
conclusion. Transitions are
not used.

Conventions
Paragraph division is sound and reinforces the
organizational structure. Grammar and usage
are correct and contribute to clarity and style.
Punctuation is smooth and guides the reader
through the text. Spelling is generally correct
even on more difficult words. Only light
editing would be required to polish the text
for publication. Graphic devices, when used,
are clear, helpful, visually appealing and
supportive of the text. The writer may
manipulate conventions, particularly
grammar, for stylistic effect.
Paragraph divisions are attempted but
paragraphs sometimes run together or begin
in the wrong places. Problems with grammar
and usage are not serious enough to distort
meaning. Terminal (end-of-sentence)
punctuation is almost always correct; internal
punctuation (commas, apostrophes,
semicolons) may be incorrect or missing.
Spelling is usually correct on common words.
Moderate editing would be required to polish
the text for publication. Graphic devices,
when used, are sometimes clear, helpful,
visually appealing and supportive of the text.
Paragraph divisions are missing, irregular, or
so frequent that it does not relate to the
organization of the text. Errors in grammar
and usage are very noticeable and may affect
meaning. Punctuation is often missing or
incorrect. Spelling errors are frequent even on
common words. Extensive editing would be
required to polish the text for publication.
Graphic devices, when used, are not clear,
helpful, visually appealing or supportive of the
text.

Conclusions

Section satisfactorily
rehashes the problem.
The research is
adequately
summarized.
Interpretation and
impact of research
results on the problem
are clearly explained.
Links between the
results and the problem
leave too much to the
reader. Section is either
too brief or too wordy.
May or may not be well
organized. Very little
thought as to the
impact of these
research results is
displayed.

Completely illogical
explanation of the
findings and/or how
they impact the
problem

Technical Paper Topic Ideas

Science of treatment plan/why I think my therapy plan would be successful
Alienation/bullying due to disability and its
psychological effects
Sufficiency of
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