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Style and Policy Manual for Dissertations To the Doctoral Student A Dissertation is the outcome of a substantial effort. Its content and style will reflect on you, doctoral committee members who have guided your work, and on the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. By adhering to the standards set forth in the following pages you will be presenting your work in a professional manner, to the credit who contributed to it. Director of Research

Introduction The requirements described in this Style and Policy Manual for Dissertations has been established so that dissertations are presented in a form suitable for library cataloging and shelving, and/or publishable work. The document takes its place in the library as a product of original thinking and research, and it is, therefore, designed to appear in a form comparable to published work. It is your responsibility to read and follow the requirements presented here and to submit documents of highest quality. The final copies will not be accepted with corrections, insufficient margins, or it they are of such poor quality that reproduced copies cannot be made. The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions requirements cover the general rules and appearance. Because of changes in requirements, students should not use existing library copies of dissertations as examples of proper format. Plagiarism is defined as the used of the words, ideas, diagrams, etc., of publicly available work without appropriately acknowledging the sources of these materials. This constitutes plagiarism whether it is intentional or unintentional and whether it is the work of another or of yourself. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions takes plagiarism very seriously and will not tolerate it.

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Table of Contents

I. General Information .......................................................................................................... 3

A. Language ..................................................................................................................................... 3 B. Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 3 C. Margins ........................................................................................................................................ 3 D. Fonts ............................................................................................................................................ 3 E. Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 3 F. Corrections .................................................................................................................................. 3 G. Duplicating the Dissertation ......................................................................................................... 4 H. Presentation to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions/Instructions for binding ........ 4

II. Arrangement of Pages and Pagination .......................................................................................... 5 A. Copyright Page .......................................................................................................................... 5 B. Title Page ................................................................................................................................... 5 C. Signature Page .......................................................................................................................... 5 D. Quote Slip .................................................................................................................................. 5

III. General Information for Preliminary Pages................................................................................... 6 A. Preliminary Pages ...................................................................................................................... 6

a. Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 6 b. List of Figures ................................................................................................................ 6 c. List of Tables ................................................................................................................. 6 d. Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................... 6 e. Dedication (optional) ..................................................................................................... 6

IV. General information for Abstract & Text ....................................................................................... 7 A. Abstract ...................................................................................................................................... 7 B. Text ............................................................................................................................................ 7

B.1 General Text Guidelines .................................................................................................... 8 B.2 Text Organization ............................................................................................................... 8

C. Bibliography ............................................................................................................................... 8 D. Figures ....................................................................................................................................... 8 E. Tables......................................................................................................................................... 9 F. Appendices ................................................................................................................................ 9 G. Vita ............................................................................................................................................. 9 H. Exhibits ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Sample Copyright Page ........................................................................................................................ 10 Sample Title Page ................................................................................................................................. 12 Sample Signature Page ........................................................................................................................ 14 Sample Quote Slip ................................................................................................................................ 16 Sample Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... 18

Sample Table of Contents for Single Manuscript ............................................................................ 19 Sample Table of Contents for Multiple Manuscripts ........................................................................ 20

Sample List of Figures .......................................................................................................................... 22 Sample List of Figures for Single Manuscript .................................................................................. 23 Sample List of Figures for Multiple Manuscripts .............................................................................. 24

Sample List of Tables ............................................................................................................................ 25 Sample List of Tables for Single Manuscript ................................................................................... 26 Sample List of Tables for Multiple Manuscripts ............................................................................... 27

Sample Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. 28 Sample Dedication ................................................................................................................................ 30 Sample Vitae ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Sample Vitae Style I .............................................................................................................................. 33 Sample Vitae Style II ............................................................................................................................. 34


I. General Information

A. Language a. The Dissertation must be written in English.

B. Paper a. Use only 8 ½ inches x 11 inches white paper. b. Special cotton bond thesis paper is required for the RMUoHP copy (acid-free paper

(minimum 25% rag-bond). Smooth flat-surfaced paper such as photocopy paper is acceptable for the additional copies.

C. Margins a. Margins are white spaces with nothing in them. Due to printer variations, measure your

margins with a ruler to make certain your margins are accurate. b. Regardless of which option the final manuscript is presented, all Dissertations must use

at least a 1.0 inch left margin (minimum margin allowed) to allow appropriate space for hard cover binding. For final manuscripts presented in option B or C format, a 1.5 inch left margin is preferred unless the specifications of the journal that the student intends to submit his manuscript(s) requests a 1.0 left margin.

c. All manuscript options must use 1.0 inch on top, right and bottom margins. d. Page numbers cannot be located in the margins. e. In the main text section, leave the right margin unjustified (ragged). f. Margins must be uniform on all pages, no exceptions!

D. Fonts a. Fonts that will be accepted without question are: Arial, Times Roman, Helvetica, Courier,

and Bookman. For the abstract and text, if a specific peer-review journal requests a font similar to one of these, it will probably be accepted (see General Information for Abstract and Text section). Please consult with the Associate Dean of Research for allowance to use a different font type.

b. The same typeface and size must be used throughout the text. c. Use 12 point for the body of the document unless an alternate size is specified by the

journal. For the Dissertation text, please consult the Associate Dean of Research if a specific peer-review journal uses a different font size.

d. Depending upon the journal, large type font may be used for chapter/section titles. e. Footnote numbers can be smaller font than text, i.e., 10 point. f. If computer font is not available for a symbol, characters can be neatly written by hand

with black ink.

E. Printer a. All laser printer copy will be accepted if using a new printer cartridge. b. Dot-matrix printers cannot be used for Dissertation.

F. Corrections a. Corrections on the submitted copies, i.e., whiteout, correction tape, interlineations, etc.,

will NOT be accepted. If you need to use whiteout or correction tape on a page, remember to make a copy of the page before submitting it to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

b. All submissions must be neatly executed and corrected in spelling, punctuation and format.

c. PROOF CAREFULLY before copying and submitting your Dissertation to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions!


G. Duplicating the Dissertation a. Only black type on white paper will be accepted. b. Only print on the front side of each page (not double sided) c. In addition to original laser copies, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions will

accept high quality copies of original laser pages. d. Copies submitted to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions must be crisp and

clear and the same intensity throughout. Submissions will not be accepted if the print is of poor quality.

e. Quality varies regardless depending on which copy center. Before leaving a copy center with your document, it is highly recommended you check your documents for quality and to ensure there are no missing pages.

H. Presentation to Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions a. One bound copy of your Dissertations and one electronic copy must be submitted to the

Provost (with a copy to the Registrar on the electronic submission). The bound copy will be placed in the RMUoHP library; the electronic copy will be forwarded to the Associate Dean of Research and the librarian for library use.

b. Each Dissertation must have a signature page with original signatures. c. Binding. All Dissertations must be submitted to RMUoHP with a hardbound cover. When

a dissertation has been reviewed and accepted by the Associate Dean of Research, the Instructions for Binding Final Dissertation Manuscript form will be emailed to the student. The form should be completed and mailed with the final manuscript to the Shaffer Bindery, Inc.


II. Arrangement of Pages and Pagination

A. Copyright Page

a. Copyrighted materials cannot be used beyond “fair use” in dissertations without the permission of the author(s). If you have questions, please contact the Associate Dean of Research at RMUoHP.

B. Title Page a. The Title Page is not counted and has no page number. b. Formulas, symbols, superscripts, subscripts, Greek letters, and chemical names must be

expressed in words. c. Type the exact title of the Doctorate of Science degree or Doctor of Philosophy. d. Your first and last name must conform exactly to RMUoHP records. e. No professional or other titles or initials such as “M.D.” may accompany your name. f. The Specialty Program Authorized to Offer Degree is the specialty program through

which the degree is officially offered, not the title of the degree itself. g. Do not put illustrations on the title page.

C. Signature Page a. The Signature Page is not counted and has no page number. b. Remember: You will need one copy with original signatures. c. The number of signature lines can be adjusted according to the size of your Doctoral

Committee. d. Do not include professional titles on the Signature Page. e. Should include signatures of the Doctoral Committee Chairperson and ALL other

Doctoral Committee members.

D. Quote Slip a. The Quote Slip is not counted and has no page number b. Original signed Quote Slips must be included in both copies.


III. General information for Preliminary Pages

Each page in the preliminary page section is numbered using lower case Roman numerals centered at the bottom of the page.

Each page must have a page number, including the first page of the Table of Contents.

A. Preliminary Pages Preliminary pages include in this order: a. Table of Contents

The first page of the Table of Contents is counted as page one, i.e., i.

The numbering and wording of titles and headings must be consistent with the text.

All preliminary pages must be included in the Table of Contents except Acknowledgments and Dedication.

b. List of Figures

If your Dissertation includes figures, you must identify them in a List of Figures page which is in your preliminary pages.

The List of Figures page must be formatted to the example provided in the sample pages.

Captions may be abbreviated if necessary.

The List of Figures should be included in your Table of Contents. c. List of Tables

If your Dissertation includes tables, you must identify them in a List of Tables which is in your preliminary pages.

The List of Tables page must be formatted to the example provided in the sample pages.

Captions may be abbreviated if necessary.

The List of Tables should be included in your Table of Contents. d. Acknowledgements (optional)

i. Acknowledgements do not appear in the Table of Contents. e. Dedication (optional)

ii. Dedication does not appear in the Table of Contents.


IV. General information for Abstract & Text It is expected that each student will submit his/her final Dissertation manuscript(s) for publication upon successful defense and completion of requested revisions. With the exception of margin formatting (margin format will depend upon option A vs options B or C) for binding purposes, the abstract(s) and manuscript(s) will be submitted in the format(s) as specified per intended journal(s) for peer review.

A. Abstract a. The title of the Dissertation must appear exactly as it does on the Title Page. b. Format Style: Please refer to the abstract style format specified by the journal that the

manuscript is intended to be submitted. i. Key words: Most journals will require 3-5 Key words that best represent the

manuscript contents and should be placed below the abstract. Key words should not repeat words used in the title.

c. Text Length: Please refer to the specification requirements for the length of allowable text (i.e., number of allowable words or pages, if specified) that the journal requests

d. Spacing: Please refer to the specification requirements for spacing of the abstract. In general, most journals will require double-spacing.

e. Margins i. For dissertations using option A (standard thesis format), allow at least 1.5

inches on the left (binding side) margin as this will allow appropriate space for hard cover binding. For final dissertations using option B or C formats, a 1.0 inch left margin is allowed for soft-cover binding.

ii. Leave the right margin unjustified (ragged).

B. Text B.1 General Text Guidelines

a. Spacing must be double-spaced (or per journal specifications). b. Margins

i. All Doctor Dissertations must use at least a 1.0 inch left margin (minimum margin allowed) to allow appropriate space for hard cover binding. For final manuscripts presented in option B or C format, a 1.5 inch left margin is preferred unless the specifications of the journal that the student intends to submit his manuscript(s) requests a 1.0 left margin.

ii. Leave the right margin unjustified (ragged). c. Font: Use the specified Font style as specified by the journal you intend to submit the

manuscript(s). In general, most journals will use Arial, Times Roman, Helvetica, Courier, and Bookman. Please consult with the Associate Dean of Research for allowance to use a different font type.

d. The first page of the text is counted as page 1. e. The Bibliography/List of References should follow the main body of text f. Each page must have a page number, including the first page of each chapter or

main section. g. Pagination

i. Each page is numbered using Arabic numerals in the upper right-hand corner (depending upon the journal specifications.)

ii. Page numbers must be 1 inch from the top and right edge of the manuscript (one option is to set Header to 1 inch). Page numbers must be 2 points smaller than the text font size (ex.Text is 12 point then use 10 point for page numbers.)

iii. Unless specified by the journal’s specifications, use only whole numbers. Manuscripts using numbers such as 1a, 1b, etc., will not be accepted.

iv. Page numbers cannot be embellished with dashes, parentheses, etc. v. Documents with running heads will not be accepted. vi. Manuscripts submitted with hand-written page numbers will not be accepted.


B.2 Text Organization

a. Only major divisions, whether called chapters or not, must start on a new page. b. Divisions within chapters must be continuous with the previous text. c. Special Instructions for Dissertations

i. Separate studies or manuscripts submitted as one dissertation are to be treated as “Chapters”.

ii. Each “Chapter” may be composed of “subchapters,” i.e.: a. Abstract b. Introduction/Literature Review c. Methodology (includes procedures & analyses) d. Results e. Discussion and conclusion f. References (see Section I) g. Figures (see Section J.) h. Tables (see Section K) i. Page numbers must run consecutively throughout the Text, References,

Figures and Tables.

The following sections should appear after the main body of the text in this order:

C. Bibliography (or the term References) a. A Bibliography (or the term References) should follow each respective chapter or

subchapter text. b. Paginate consecutively with the rest of the document. c. RMUoHP will accept any recognized format per respective journal specifications. d. Do not confuse the Bibliography or References with End Notes.

D. Figures a. Figures include photographs (originals or photocopies), charts, graphs, maps, diagrams,

and drawings. You can call them “examples,” “exhibits” or “illustrations,” but they are classified as figures.

b. Figures must be listed in the preliminary pages in a List of Figures. c. Figures should follow the format specifications as indicated by the respective journal that

the manuscript is to be submitted. d. Placement: A Figure or Figures is placed at the end of the Chapter or respective

subchapter in which it is discussed. e. You should number figures consecutively at the end of the Chapter, i.e., Figure 1 [Title] or

at the end of each respective subchapter, e.g., Chapter 1. Figure 1.1 [Title]…Chapter 2. Figure 2,1 [Title]. You can number them using Arabic or Roman Numerals depending upon the manuscript requirements of the intended journal.

f. Color: The color of the Figure(s) should follow the format of the requirements set by the journal that the manuscript is expected to be submitted

g. Figure Captions should contain the illustration number, i.e., Figure 1, and its title. In general, most journals will ask that Figure Captions appear below the Figure.

h. Font: The font style and size of the Figure(s) should follow the format of the requirements set by the journal that the manuscript is expected to be submitted. Type within the figure will depend upon each journal’s manuscript specifications. In general, most journal requirements will not require the type within the Figure to be the same size or font as the caption.

i. Captions must not appear on mounted materials. j. Orientation: Figures should be oriented per the requirements of the intended journal.


E. Tables a. Tables must be listed in the preliminary pages in a List of Tables. b. Tables should follow the format specifications as indicated by the respective journal that

the manuscript is to be submitted. c. Placement: A Table or Tables is placed at the end of the Chapter or respective

subchapter in which it is discussed. d. You should number Tables consecutively at the end of the Chapter, i.e., Table 1.1 [Title]

or at the end of each respective subchapter, e.g., Chapter 1 Table 1.1 [Title]…Chapter 2. Table 2.1 [Title]. You can number them using Arabic or Roman Numerals depending upon the manuscript requirements of the intended journal.

e. Table captions should follow the format as indicated by the respective journal that the manuscript is to be submitted. In general, most journals will ask that Table Captions appear above the table.

f. Type within the Table will depend upon each journal’s manuscript specifications. g. Orientation: Tables should be oriented per the requirements of the intended journal.

The following sections should appear after the main body of the text in this order:

F. Appendices a. Appendices should be paginated consecutively with the rest of the document. b. Appendices typically include any data collection instrument form used in the Dissertation c. Illustrations in previously published material, which you are presenting as appendices,

may retain the original identification and should not be listed in the preliminary pages. d. Oversized documents. If documents that will be include in the appendices are larger than

81/2 x 11 inches, you have two options: 1. Reduction of document

i. Copies must be clearly legible ii. Page numbers and captions must remain full-size

2. Folding the document and binding it i. An oversized page can be bound into the document provided it is folded

properly for binding purposes ii. Correct Margins and position of page number must be maintained on the

oversize page

G. Vita a. A Vita (commonly known as Curriculum Vitae) or biographical note must contain the

name of the candidate and the date and the date and granting institution of each advanced (post secondary school) degree.

b. The Vitae may also include other publications by the author. c. The Vitae should be paginated consecutively with the rest of the document.

H. Exhibits a. Items such as videocassettes, a group of slides, or a model can be submitted with a

Dissertation. b. The exhibit must be clearly and neatly labeled. c. Extra copies (2) of the Title Page are required to attach to the exhibit for identification

purposes.


Sample Copyright Page -Should NOT have a page number Instructional information is placed in brackets to help you format your Dissertation. Please do not include brackets or instructional information in your document. Hints:

Those using Microsoft Word can find the copyright symbol by choosing “Insert,” then “Symbol”.

Double-click the “” and Word will insert it onto your page at the curser location.

The student’s name as in university records means that the first name and the last name should be the same. You can use the middle name or the middle initial, or not include the middle name in any form.

Top of the page See page 5 for additional information.


[Page number 11 is for Style Manual only. Do not put a page number on your Copyright page.]

[Sample Copyright Page]

Copyright [Year] [Your name as found in official RMUoHP records, do not include professional titles]


Sample Title Page -Should NOT have a page number Instructional information is placed in brackets to help you format your Dissertation. Please do not include brackets or instructional information in your document. Hints:


Be certain to type in the correct degree title “Doctorate of Science”, not “DSc.” or “Doctor of Philosophy, not Ph.D.

The “Specialty Program Authorized to Offer Degree” is the specialty program through which the degree is officially offered, not the degree title.

Equal spacing above and below

Single space the title if it is longer than one line

Double space all other lines

Equal spacing between all other lines Additional instructions for the Title Page are on page 5.


[Page number 13 is for Style Manual only. Do not put a page number on your Title page.]

[Sample Title Page]

[Title of your Dissertation]

[Your name as found in official RMUoHP records, do not include professional titles]

A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Doctorate of Science

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

[Type in Year of Graduation –Do not include day or month]

Specialty Program Authorized to Offer Degree: [type in your specialty program]


Sample Dissertation Signature Page -Should NOT have a page number Instructional information is placed in brackets to help you format your Dissertation. Please do not include brackets or instructional information in your document. Hints:


Type the names of your Doctoral Committee Chairperson and other Doctoral Committee members beneath the signature lines, but do NOT include titles or initials such as Professor or Ph.D.

ALL Doctoral Committee members are required to sign.

Spacing should be even Additional instructions for the Dissertation Signature Page are on page 5.

[Example Signature Page]


[Page number 15 is for Style Manual only. Do not put a page number on your Signature page.]

[Sample Signature Page]

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

This is to certify that I have examined this copy of a dissertation by

[Your name as found in official Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions records, no professional titles]

and have found that it is complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the doctoral committee have been made.

Chairperson of Doctoral Committee:

[Type full name of Doctoral Committee Chairperson beneath signature line.]

Doctoral Committee Members:

[Type full name of other Doctoral Committee member beneath signature line.]



Date:


Sample Quote Slip for RMUoHP library copying and other scholarly copying -Should NOT have a page number Instructional information is placed in brackets to help you format your Dissertation. Please do not include brackets or instructional information in your document. Hints:

Do not change the wording of the Quote Slip.

The Quote Slip is permission for library copying use and other scholarly copying purposes only.

Top of the page Additional instructions for the Dissertation Quote Slip on page 5.


[Page number 17 is for Style Manual only.

Do not put a page number on your Quote Slip.]

[Sample Quote Slip]

In presenting this dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Science degree at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, I agree that the Library shall make its copies freely available for inspection. I further agree that extensive copying of the dissertation is allowable only for scholarly purposes, consistent with “fair use” as prescribed in the U.S. Copyright Law. Any other reproduction for any purposes or by any means shall not be allowed without my permission.

Signature

Date

Or

In presenting this dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, I agree that the Library shall make its copies freely available for inspection. I further agree that extensive copying of the dissertation is allowable only for scholarly purposes, consistent with “fair use” as prescribed in the U.S. Copyright Law. Any other reproduction for any purposes or by any means shall not be allowed without my permission.

Signature [Example Quote Slip]

Date


Sample Table of Contents Hints:

You do not have to use the term “Chapter” to designate your main sections. For the purpose of the Dissertation, the main sections of your document act the same as Chapters. The first page of each main section should start on a new page.

Headings should match verbatim between Table of Contents and what is listed in the body of the dissertation

You can use Arabic numbers to number your chapters even though for our example we chose to

use Roman numerals.

Be certain to begin numbering your preliminary pages on the first page of the Table of Contents using LOWER CASE Roman numerals centered at the bottom of the page.

If you are using Microsoft Word, you can line up you page numbers by setting your tabs to be

right justified with the appropriate leader.

In the Page Layout Tab

Click the expand arrow on the Paragraph Dialog Box Launcher.

Click on the Tabs button

Choose the Tab Stop Position

Choose Alignment Right

Choose number 2 as your leader

Additional instructions for the Table of Contents are on page 6.


[Page number 19 is for Style Manual only. Table of Contents requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample Table of Contents: Style I for Single manuscript]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................... ii List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... iii Abstract ................................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter I: Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2

Significance of Problem ................................................................................................ 2 Purpose of Study ........................................................................................................... 9

Chapter II Methodology.................................................................................................................... 10 Selection of Subjects................................................................................................... 10 Procedures of Study.................................................................................................... 11 Pilot Reliability Study................................................................................................... 14 Collection of Data ........................................................................................................ 15 Analysis of Data .......................................................................................................... 18 Chapter III Results of Study .............................................................................................................. 20 Chapter IV Discussion of Study ........................................................................................................ 24 Conclusion/Summary of Study .................................................................................... 29 References ............................................................................................................................................ 30 Appendix A: Study Questionnaire ....................................................................................................... 40 Appendix B: Balance Test Form .......................................................................................................... 44 Appendix C: Consent Form ................................................................................................................. 46

[Center lower case Roman numeral page number one inch from bottom of page]


[Page numbers 20 & 21 are for Style Manual only. Table of Contents requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample Table of Contents: Style II for Multiple Manuscripts]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................... ii List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... iii

Abstract ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1:High school cross country running injuries: a 15-year longitudinal study

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Materials and Methods ....................................................................................................................... 2

Subjects and Setting .................................................................................................................. 4

Data Collection ........................................................................................................................... 4

Data Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 4

Results ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Discussion .......................................................................................................................................... 9

References ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 2:The relationship between the quadriceps angle and risk of injury among

high school runners ........................................................................................................... 22

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Methods ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Setting & Sample ........................................................................................................................ 30

Sample ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Data Collection ........................................................................................................................... 31

Q-angle .................................................................................................................................. 31

Injuries ................................................................................................................................... 32

Data Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 34

Results ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Baseline Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 36

Injuries ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Q-angle ....................................................................................................................................... 37

Discussion .................................................................................................................................. 39

References ....................................................................................................................................... 44



TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Page

Chapter 3: Injuries among high school cross country runners: An epidemiologic

Study .................................................................................................................................. 53

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Methods ........................................................................................................................................... 79

Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 59

Sample ........................................................................................................................................ 59

Data Collection ........................................................................................................................... 60

Injuries ........................................................................................................................................ 60

Anthropometric Evaluation.......................................................................................................... 61

Questionnaire ............................................................................................................................. 61

Coach’s Training Log .................................................................................................................. 62

Data Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 63

Results ............................................................................................................................................. 64

Discussion ........................................................................................................................................ 68

References ....................................................................................................................................... 75

Appendix A Daily Injury Report ............................................................................................................ 82

Appendix B: Mock Injury Rate Calculation Form ................................................................................. 85

Appendix C: Informed Consent Forms ................................................................................................. 86

Appendix D: Questionnaire .................................................................................................................. 99

Appendix E: Anatomical Measurement Abstraction Form ................................................................. 107

Appendix F: Daily Training Log .......................................................................................................... 109



Sample List of Figures

Hints:

Be certain to number using LOWER CASE Roman numerals centered at the bottom of the page.

If you are using Microsoft Word, you can line up your page numbers by setting your tabs to be








For Style II (Multiple manuscripts) formatting, use a decimal at end of each Figure number if there

are multiple figures within a chapter, e.g. 1.1, 1.2 or between chapters, e.g., 1.1, 2.1, 3.1.

Additional instructions for the List of Figures are on page 6.


[Page number 23 is for Style Manual only. List of Figures requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample List of Figures: Style I for Single Manuscript]

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Number Page

Figure 1 Initial injury rates among girl and boy high school cross.

country runners 1979-1994. ........................................................................................ 34

Figure 2 The static Q-angle.. ......................................................................................................... 35

Figure 3 Relationship between average Q-angle and running injury. ........................................... 36



[Page number 24 is for Style Manual only. List of Figures requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample List of Figures: Style II for Multiple Manuscripts]

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Number Page

Figure 1.1 Initial injury rates among girl and boy high school cross.

country runners 1996. ................................................................................................. 18

Figure 2.1 Relationship between average Q-angle and type of running injury ................................ 48

Figure 2.2 Distribution of side for running injury by Q-angle inequality ........................................... 49

Figure 3.1 Survival analysis curve for running injury by average Q-angle ....................................... 78



Sample List of Tables

Hints:

Be certain to number using LOWER CASE Roman numerals centered at the bottom of the page.

If you are using Microsoft Word, you can line up your page numbers by setting your tabs to be








For Style II (Multiple manuscripts) formatting, use a decimal at end of each Table number if there

are multiple tables within a chapter, e.g. 1.1, 1.2 or between chapters, e.g., 1.1, 2.1, 3.1.

Additional instructions for the List of Tables are on page 6.


[Page number 26 is for Style Manual only. List of Tables requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample List of Tables: Style I for Single Manuscript]

LIST OF TABLES

Table Number Page

Table 1 Injury risk among high school cross country runners 1979-1994. .................................. 37

Table 2 Injury risk by time loss among high school cross country

runners 1979-1994. ..................................................................................................... 38

Table 3 Initial injury incidence and risk estimates during practices and

meets 1979-1994. ...................................................................................................... 39

Table 4 New injury and reinjury rates by body location among high school

cross country runners 1979-1994. .............................................................................. 40

Example LIST OF TABLES



[Page number 27 is for Style Manual only. List of Tables requires a LOWER CASE Roman numeral centered one inch from the bottom of the page]

[Sample List of Tables: Style II for Multiple Manuscripts]

LIST OF TABLES

Table Number Page

Table 1.1 Injury risk among high school cross country runners 1996. ........................................... 19

Table 1.2 Injury risk by time loss among high school cross country

runners. ....................................................................................................................... 20

Table 1.3 New injury and reinjury rates by body location among high

school cross country runners 1979-1994. ................................................................... 21

Table 2.1 Characteristics of high school cross country runners. .................................................... 50

Table 2.2 Relative risk of running injury associated with Q-angle among

high school cross country runners. ............................................................................. 51

Table 2.3 Number and cumulative incidence of injuries by body part

affected, gender, average Q-angle and Q-angle difference

among high school cross country runners. ................................................................. 52

Table 3.1 Selected potential risk factors for initial injury among cross

country runners during the 1996 cross country season. ............................................. 79

Table 3.2 Training practices and risk of injury among high school

cross country runners during the 1996 cross country season. ................................... 80

Table 3.3 Cox proportional hazards results for combined effects of

significant risk factors and training practices for initial

running injury during the 1996 cross country season. ................................................ 81



Sample Acknowledgements Hints:

You can format the Acknowledgements in any way you choose as long as the margins are consistent with the rest of the document and the page number is a lower case Roman numeral at the bottom of the page.

Acknowledgements do not appear in the Table of Contents. Instruction for Acknowledgements can be found on page 6.


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Vita Henry Westcott Billings was born in Boston, MA. He has worked as a staff physical therapist at several outpatient physical therapy clinics and is now clinical director at Physical Rehabilitation Builders, Inc., in La Jolla, CA. At Duke University he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. In 2002 he earned a Doctor of Science at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.


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Henry Westcott Billings Education 2002 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Orthopedics, Provo, UT Doctor of Science 1995 Harvard University, Graduate School of Public Health, Boston, MA Master of Public Health 1985 Duke University, Program in Physical Therapy, Durham, NC Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Licensure Physical Therapist; State of California Clinical Experience 07/98-Pres Director of Physical Therapy, Physical Rehabilitation Builders, Inc., La Jolla, CA 09/90-7/98 Physical Therapist, Group Health Physical Therapy, Scituate, MA 09/85-09/90 Physical Therapist, First Hill Physical Therapy, Chapel Hill, NC Publications 1. Billings HW, Rauh MJ, Egbert JS, Nebeker NA. The efficacy of orthotics in the prevention of injuries

among high school runners. Physical Therapy 2001;31:123-129. Awards

Outstanding Physical Therapy student, Duke University (1985)

General Physical Therapy Scholarship, Duke University (1985) Achievements

Chairperson, Research Committee, Massachusetts Physical Therapy Association (1996) Professional Affiliations Member, California State Physical Therapy Association (2000-pres) Member, American Physical Therapy Association (1985-pres) APTA section: Orthopedics Physical Therapy (1985-pres) APTA section: Research in Physical Therapy (1995-pres)