Internship Final Report Format Overview The internship final report should be a formal document written in prose that

summarizes the internship experience. First-person (e.g., I observed fluoroscopy) style of writing is preferred over the third-person (Fluoroscopy was observed) because the first-person voice is generally more succinct, has gained acceptance in scientific writing, and is generally more interesting for the reader. Overall document length is not as important as the content of the document. You may consult A short Guide to Writing About Biology 4th ed. by J.A. Pechenik (Addison-Wesley-Longman Publishers) for guideline on writing reports. Reports should be your own work and not plagiarized (consult the abovementioned guide for examples of plagiarism). I list general guidelines below so you can set the parameters of your word processor and fast-forward right past the mechanics (margins, number of pages, font size, etc.) of the report to the meaty content that you are anxious to get on paper. Font style and size: Times New Roman or Arial, 10-12 pt Margins: 1 inch on all margins Page limit: none, 10-20 pages is a recommendation. Headings: bold face font Line spacing: double spaced Figures: all pictures, graphs, or line art are consecutively numbered and given a descriptive figure legend BELOW the figure. Pictures from sources other than our own work must have citations for source. Tables: all tables summarizing information or numbers are consecutively numbered and given a descriptive table legend ABOVE the table. Information from sources other than your own work must have citations for source. Appendices: supplementary materials (e.g., handouts, procedures, safety guidelines, etc.) referenced in the text of a report is included consecutively numbered appendices. Appendix numbers may be typed or neatly handwritten directly at the top of each supplement. Specific headings to include in the report are: 1) Daily Routine of a Medical Imager describe a typical day in the life of a professional. What are their hours? What normal activities are to be expected on a daily basis? What maintenance activities must they perform? What other professionals do they interact with? 2) Review of Imaging Techniques Observed describe the techniques observed during the internship. Include pictures or illustrations as figures where possible. You may use internet sources for illustrations if citations are provided. 3) Interaction Between the Medical Imager and Other Healthcare Personnel describe the role of a medical imager in healthcare and how these professionals interact with supervisors, radiologists, nurses, and other professionals. 4) How Did the Internship Increase Knowledge of the Profession? 5) Relate Course Work at BU to the Internship Experience 6) How did the Internship Stimulate Personal Growth? 7) Suggestions for Future Interns Please suggest ways in which we (Mr. Roszel or myself) can make the internship a more valuable experience. Remember that good writing is not accomplished by perfecting a first draft but careful editing of numerous drafts. More directly, get words on paper in a first complete draft then revise the document to make the meaning more clear and the language more succinct. Contact me if you need assistance or want me to proof a draft.