MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing
From: Dave Borrel, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
Date: October 29th, 2021
Subject: 301 Progress Report : Centralized Mental Health Support Service in Surrey BC.
Please find the updated progress report below for the formal research proposal. Attached to this memo is a link to the survey questions along with the copy of interview questions.
Intended Audience For Report
Dr. Victoria Lee, President and CEO of the Fraser Health Authority. Dr. Lee is a member of the Senior Executive Team and will work with the Board of Directors to review the findings of this report further.
Purpose and Significance of the Report
The aim of this report is to evaluate the perceived interest in developing a centralized mental health support service for young adults aged 20 to 30 living in Surrey, BC. This investigation of the perceived interest in a centralized service could be the first step towards a more centralized mental health support service in BC. This report can also provide insight for ways to integrate technology with healthcare.
Formal Report Outline
Attached is a link to the outline for the formal report: https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99a-2021wa/2021/10/29/23-formal-report-outline/
Research Plan
To fully evaluate the interest in a centralized mental health service within Surrey, the research process will involve:
- Review the existing structure of mental health services within Surrey
- Identify systemic issues that lead to fragmentation of mental health services.
- Identify the primary research methods
- Compose online surveys according to ethical survey standards listed on the Instructors Blog.
- Compose interview questions for the counsellor according to ethical interview guidelines.
- Conduct interview / survey with a registered clinical counsellor working in Surrey.
- Conduct secondary research
- Review reports made by Fraser Health, and Statistics Canada for further insight into this issue.
- Review similar services that have shown success in different Canadian cities.
- Review cost-effective suggestions that can fit the existing budget within Fraser Health.
Methods
Primary data collection will be done using an online survey targeted towards young adults aged 20 to 30 living in Surrey BC. Attached is the link to the survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vODq4ekTDdYU9U
Secondary data sources will be done using literature review and looking at reports from the Fraser Health Authority.
Writing Schedule
Below is the outline for my writing schedule for upcoming weeks.
October 29th: Submission of formal report outline and progress report memo.
November 2nd: Conduct primary research through surveys (Assuming survey is approved by then).
November 3rd: Revised report proposal.
November 10th: Initial draft of report.
November 13th: Format page setup (title page, appendix, and works cited list) of formal report.
November 14th: Prepare at least 3 visuals for the report.
November 16th: Submission of formal report draft.
November 19th: Peer review of formal report draft.
November 21st: Incorporate peer comments into the formal report draft.
November 26th : Submission of formal report posted on team forum.
Thank you for taking the time to evaluate the progress of this research report. If there are any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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