1. Sports Medicine Capstone Assignment
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this assignment, the student will:
 Research an aspect of Athletic Training or Medical case study of their choice and produce a
professional paper and presentations on the topic.
 Demonstrate their ability to read critically, write effectively, communicate effectively through
speech, and think critically and creatively.
o Perform literature review, demonstrating ability to read critically and think critically
o Write a research paper, demonstrating ability to write effectively and creatively
o Present their project in formal oral presentations, demonstrating ability to speak
effectively
 Demonstrate their ability to engage in the analysis of quantitative or qualitative research and
evaluate ethical considerations in that research during their literature review.
 Demonstrate their ability to use technology to support their project.
Course Structure/Approach
Students will be working independently during their research. They will have bi-weekly contact with
Mr. Burgess to assure progress on their project through the semester and to provide mentoring for the
student in order to assure the student learning outcomes are achieved.
Textbook and Required Materials
No required text or materials. The student will be performing a3-5 page literature review of their own.
This review will include 7-10 sources, minimally.
Suggested Outline ( after you are done choosing a topic an individual
outline must be turned into Mr. Burgess )
Week Topic
1 Choose a topic and research format
Create a research plan – how you will gather the data/literature
2 Create a title and brief outline; begin to research your topic
Create an abstract and send to Mr. Burgess
3 Extend the outline with greater detail
Begin to write!
4 Complete writing of first segment – intro and overview
Complete writing of second segment – methods and results or body of paper
5 Complete writing of final segment – discussion / conclusions / recommendations
Submit rough draft of complete paper 3-5 pages
6 Create power point presentation (10 minutes); submit final electronic abstract to Mr. Burgess

2. Capstone Paper Grading RubricCapstone Paper Grading Rubric
Points/Points/
Possible PointsPossible Points
CommentsComments
Grammar / punctuation /30
Sufficient intro /
background /
demonstration of
critical reading skills
/30
Thorough, unbiased
coverage of topic in
body of paper /
demonstration of
critical writing skills /
demonstration of
research inquiry
knowledge
/60
Appropriate
conclusions /
demonstration of
critical thinking skills /
ethical reasoning
/60
Sufficient references /40
Flow / organization of
paper / creativity
/30
Total PointsTotal Points /250/250

3. Capstone Presentation Grading RubricCapstone Presentation Grading Rubric
Points/Points/
Possible PointsPossible Points
CommentsComments
Appropriate introduction/Appropriate introduction/
backgroundbackground
/15
Sound, unbiasedSound, unbiased
presentation of case or litpresentation of case or lit
reviewreview
/45
Solid conclusions /Solid conclusions /
ethical reasoningethical reasoning
/15
Professionalism /Professionalism /
demonstration ofdemonstration of
effective speaking skillseffective speaking skills
/45
Flow of presentation /Flow of presentation /
use of technologyuse of technology
/15
Engaged audience /Engaged audience /
creativitycreativity
/15
Total PointsTotal Points /150