Email Memorandum
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
From: Dylan Flach, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
Date: February 25, 2022
Subject: 301 Progress Report: Feasibility Analysis of the Implementation of a Diversified Menu at Lynn Valley Care Centre
Purpose and Significance of Report
The purpose of this report is to provide recommendations for the diversification of the food service menu at Lynn Valley Care Centre through the inclusion of client preferences, culturally-relevant food practices, and the utilization of local ingredients, in order to improve client quality of life.
Intended Audience
Lynn Valley Care Centre Director of Care Betty Wills
Report Objectives
The objectives of this report are:
- To determine the extent that food preferences influence food insecurity and client quality of life
- To confirm the feasibility of switching from current food practices to culturally-relevant, local, and preference-based practices
- To provide recommendations on increasing nutrient profiles of menu items and meals
Methods:
Primary data collection via an online survey targeted to Lynn Valley Care Centre clients. Attached is the link to the survey questions being used to gather data for this report:
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5kqMK1hJvG7uuy
Secondary sources will include researching culturally-relevant food practices, distribution of local ingredients in Metro Vancouver, and best long-term care nutrition practices.
Formal Report Outline
Attached is the link to the outline for the formal report. https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-99c-2021wc/2022/02/25/formal-report-outline/
Research Plan
In order to analyze feasibility and provide effective recommendations, I plan to:
- Assess the personal and cultural preferences of clientele
- Critically analyze the nutrient profile of current Nutrition Care Plans and menus
- Identify the impact of menu preferences on client quality of life and food security
- Find distributors of locally sourced goods
- Analyze primary data from surveys
- Produce visuals based on survey data
- Identify culturally-appropriate meals and food practices
- Evaluate the implementation strategy for preference-based menus in long-term care
Writing Schedule
Attached is my writing schedule for the coming months:
301 Dylan Flach Writing Schedule
Thank you for taking the time for your review and professional insights that will allow for improvement on this formal report.
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