Madison Lewis

Research Techniques and Technologies

Leslie Drake
February 9, 2016
Bibliographic Proposal

Regarding musculoskeletal injuries is it more beneficial for the patient to see a physician or a
physical therapist? The problem is the uncertainty of whether one should visit a physician or
physical therapist for musculoskeletal injuries. The purpose is to find out which one is more
beneficial for patients of musculoskeletal injuries. It is significant to get evidence that one is
more beneficial than the other. I would like to accomplish and answer to this question so patients
will know who to see for their musculoskeletal injuries. This specific topic has not been
researched before. However, I will portray both sides and find the facts and opinions online to
make a decision of which is more beneficial. I am qualified to make such a search because I am
majoring in exercise science and I plan to become a physical therapist.

I Introduction
A. Overview of situation
B. Author approach to problem
C. List subheadings
II First Subheading: The job history of a Physician
A. Types of patients
B. Skills
C. Todays role
III Second Subheading: The job history of a Physical Therapist
A. Types of patients
B. Skills
C. Todays role
IV Third Subheading: The controversy of the two professions
A. Compare and contrast both
B. Others
C. State which profession is more beneficial
V Conclusion
A. Sum up all points and restate question and answer

Timeline
Date
February 8

Completed
Topic Proposal, outline and timeline rough

February 12
February 15
February 17
February 19
February 22
February 24
February 29
March 2
March 7 - 11
March 14

draft
Turn in all three rough drafts
Establish and research source 1
Establish and research source 2
Establish and research source 3
Complete introduction
Complete first subheading
Complete second subheading
Complete third subheading and conclusion
Spring Break
Write peer review and receiver own peer

March 16 - 18
March 21

review
Write final draft
Turn in final paper