by admin | May 7, 2022 | Veterinary Science
Sources/references:
4-5 peer reviewed sources required, only 1 primary source possible to use
– Sources must be cited/referenced in the presentation itself
– Use Nature or Vancouver style
Introduction
– Topic: Toxoplasma gondii in cat populations, prevalence and prevention/treatment
– Q: Why should the audience care?
– A: Toxoplasmosis in humans, effect on animal welfare
Inquiry Question
– How prevalent is toxoplasma gondii in cat populations? How can it be prevented?
Scientific Data (2-3 studies)
– Methodology
– Present pertinent data
– Weaknesses in the study/data
Conclusion
– Summarize findings
– Take home message
References slide
– Nature or Vancouver style
– 4-5 peer reviewed sources, only 1 can be a primary source
by admin | May 6, 2022 | Veterinary Science
Animal Science – Welfare/Health and Disease
Style Guidelines:
– 5-6 pages length (Introduction, Body, Summary, DOES NOT include References
– Times New Roman font
– 12 pt font
– Double spaced
– 1-in margins (all sides)
– Do not skip a line between paragraphs
– References/bibliography are not part of the 5-6 page guidelines for length and are to be added at the end with a page break between the main paper (Intro, Body, Summary) and the references
– Use the Nature or Vancouver citation style, make sure all references are appropriately cited in the review
– Name and Title are to be the top line of every page as part of a heading (and are not to be found anywhere else on the paper)
– Pages are to be numbered on the bottom right corner
by admin | May 4, 2022 | Veterinary Science
Interpersonal Communication
As a veterinary technician, you’ll be inundated with questions every day. These questions come from clients and coworkers. To handle these questions, it’s important that you be both a good listener and a good communicator.
Goals
List and define the four elements of communication.
Identify the methods for effectively communicating with others.
Apply knowledge of proper communication methods to client and colleague interactions in a veterinary practice.
Determine the importance of using and observing verbal and nonverbal communication.
Prepare yourself to work with clients and coworkers as part of the patient care team.
Establish adequate communication skills for use in a veterinary setting.
Instructions
Describe techniques for being a good listener. What can you do to clarify what a client or coworker is saying to you? Also, describe some ways you can communicate clearly so a client or coworker will not only listen to you but fully understand what you’re saying.
Be sure to include the following:
Body language
Nonverbal communication/gestures (including possible cultural differences that might arise)
Paraphrasing
Eye contact
Discrimination and prejudices
Patient records/handouts and brochures
Any other pertinent information you deem important
Next, provide at least two specific scenarios that relate to dealing with others in a hospital setting, and how and why you might use the previously mentioned techniques in these scenarios. Be sure to include multiple examples from the list above. Describe how those techniques would be used in your scenarios. These examples may include conflict with a coworker, conflict with an employee, dealing with a difficult client, or having an emotional conversation with a client.
Project Specifications
Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc)*.
Each title page should contain the following information:
The title: Veterinary Office Management Research Project
Your name
Your student number
The date your project was submitted
Each paper should be easy to read with appropriate font, double spacing, and correct spelling, grammar, and sentence and paragraph structure. You should use proper APA format for your reference page and in-text citations.
The recommended length is 2–4 pages per paper, excluding title and reference pages.
Each research paper should include at least three references. The information must be supported by trusted veterinary medical publications and websites. You can use your Penn Foster Veterinary Office Management courses for assistance, but they should not be your main source of data. Don’t use sites such as Wikipedia.
If you don’t have prior experience writing research papers, the Penn Foster Library offers assistance in writing a research paper and citing references.
Plagiarism is taking any part of a published piece of work and using it as your own. This also applies to those sections where you might change the wording slightly, or periodically interject personal comments. This also applies to sections in which whole paragraphs or pages were quoted from a source. Plagiarism is unacceptable at Penn Foster College. This is a reminder of the expectation to which all Penn Foster College students are held. Per your Student Handbook, students are expected to conduct themselves with the highest academic and ethical standards. Failure to do so results in disciplinary action. Be sure you’re properly citing your resources in APA format. More information about plagiarism, and properly citing in APA format, can be found in the Penn Foster Library, your Information Literacy course, and your English Composition course.
Grading Criteria
Your research project will be graded according to the following guidelines:
Advanced—score of 100%
Essay : Student thoroughly and accurately identifies and explains all topics or questions in maximum detail.
Techniques for being a good listener
Body language
Nonverbal communication/gestures (including possible cultural differences that might arise)
Paraphrasing
Eye contact
Discrimination and prejudices
Patient records/handouts and brochures
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Written: Logical flow of explanations using correct formatting, citations, grammar, and spelling
by admin | May 3, 2022 | Veterinary Science
PHYSICAL
EXAM ASSIGNMENT
• Students
must create a 1–2-page complete Physical Exam (PE)
assessment
sheet for your “veterinary clinic” Signalment Vitals Body
Systems
• Use the PE
sheet to record exam findings on 2 different species (chose
from equine,
canine, feline, bovine, ovine, caprine and swine).
• DO NOT use any of the following terms/phrases below to describe the animal on the
PE sheet
• Normal,
Healthy, Seems to Be, Good, Looks ok – NO!
by admin | May 2, 2022 | Veterinary Science
10 Examples of drug calculations, for both tablets and liquids, that be accurately measured and administered. Include all items in the criteria.
Patient’s weight, dosage rate, and concentration of the drug, patient’s dose, the frequency at which it is to be administered, and the duration the medication is to be administered, calculate the total number of tablets/capsules/boluses or total volume of liquid to be dispensed.
by admin | Apr 29, 2022 | Veterinary Science
This is your final research paper. You have already choosen your topic. This is an Expository Re-
search Essay. The idea is to reaserch something you are interested in and inform your audience
about it. There should be no persuasive or argumentative stance to this essay. You are strictly
telling me about something.
You will need to use quotations and paraphrases from the sources with in the text of your paper.
By doing this you will have to use launch statements as well as parenthetical citations. You will
also need to discuss why those qouotations are important at length. The idea is this research
supports what you are talking about and you are showing that through the use of it in your paper.
Start with a Research Question. What do you want to find out?
Now use that to guide you.
Requirements:
1500-2000 words
MLA format is followed for the following:
Headers
Font
Parenthetical Citations
Works Cited
There is an well developed introduction, body, conclusion.
5-8 Sources
Grammar and usage is correct
The assignment is followed and there is not a rogue assignment turned in.
Stylistic Things:
1. Second person is not permitted
2. Contractions are not permitted
3. Spell out numbers under 100
4. Don’t start sentences with and/but
5. NEVER start an essay with any form of “In this paper…”
6. Strive for great writers voice, ideas, organization. This is the MOST important thing in writing.
