Progress Report – Olivia

MEMORANDUM

To:  Dr. Erika Paterson, Instructor ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
From:  Olivia Fournier RDH, Student ENGL 301 Technical Writing UBC
Date:  July 8th, 2021
Subject: 301 Progress Report: Population study on common subsidised dental care programs in Ontario

Purpose and Significance of Report

The purpose of this report is to provide recommendations for a universal dental care program in Ontario, which is the mutual goal of the NDP party and liberal government. The individuals in the existing dental programs are assets for information regarding functionality and efficacy of these programs. We can then provide a baseline for this universal program.

Intended Audience

The NDP party and Liberal government dental care coalition, as well as the Honourable Patty Hajdu who is the current minister of health.

Report Objectives

The objectives of this report are:

• Ease of the application process. Are people finding it difficult to apply?
• What are people using this program for? Fillings and crowns, cleanings, surgery, extractions, etc.).
• Knowledge of the program (what the participants are covered for, how much money allocated/year etc.).
• Is the program providing enough for their dental needs.

Methods:

Primary data collection via an online survey targeted to consumers. Attached is the link to the survey questions being used to gather data for this report:

https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vNsvPSMlpCXBki

Secondary sources will include research from the internet as well as information and opinion from the dentists and hygienists I work with.

Formal Report Outline

Attached is the link to the outline for the formal report:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl30198a2022s12/2022/07/08/report-outline-olivia/

Research Plan

To analyze feasibility and provide effective recommendations, I plan to:

 

• Interview and survey individuals in these programs to procure their direct feedback
• Secondary information and recommendations from coworkers in the dental field
• Information from the internet from accredited studies and interviews done on the matter
• The information made available to participants in these programs on their website or through a contact with the directors of said programs

 

 

Writing Schedule

Attached is my writing schedule for the coming months:
301 Olivia’s Writing Schedule

July 10th-20^th: Working on formal report draft due the 22^nd

July 20th-22^nd: Formatting formal report draft

July 22^nd – July 24^th: Peer review

 

July 24^th – August 2^nd: Edit and complete formal report final draft