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Disclaimer These modules were developed in collaboration between doctoral capstone student Alyssa Antolin from Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. These modules were created specifically to support students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. The content is intended to serve as a supplemental resource to reinforce foundational knowledge and promote student success within the program. Students are responsible for adhering to the specific course requirements, materials, and expectations outlined by their individual programs. For guidance regarding examinations, practical assessments, graded assignments, and required study materials, students should consult and communicate directly with their program professors and instructors. These modules do not replace official course instruction or faculty-directed learning resources.
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Welcome & How to Use this Module
Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE starting the module!
Purpose: This module is intended to serve as a refresher tool to review foundational prerequisite knowledge necessary before entering the OTA program.Module Structure:
- This module will take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete.
- If you close the window or tab, your progress will not be saved. You are encouraged to complete the module in one sitting and to take notes on content areas where you feel least confident.
- Once a topic is completed and you move on to the next topic, you will not be able to return to the previous topic(s) again until the end of the module.
- These modules are paced. The “Next” button will appear after a designated amount of time has been spent on each content page. If you choose to press the “Back” button to review a previous slide, the “Next” button will remain paced and will only reappear after the required time has passed.
- Embedded Knowledge Checkpoints are included throughout the module. These are brief questions designed for practice and reinforcement. You may attempt each question as many times as needed until the correct answer is selected. Once the correct answer is chosen, you will be able to proceed; however, you will not be able to return to that question again once it's answered correctly.
- There is no Comprehensive Knowledge Check at the end of this module as there are embedded knowledge checks within the linked TCC modules.
Note: There is no penalty associated with scores on the Knowledge Checkpoints or Comprehensive Knowledge Check. These are intended to serve as practice and self-assessment tools only.
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Module 2: Scientific Literacy & APA Citation
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Topic 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
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Introduction to Scientific Research
Science Information Research Tutorial
Science Information Research
"To succeed in science classes at TCC, students should have the ability. . .
- to ask questions to learn more about a scientific topic,
- to search for information from different sources to help with developing an understanding of scientific concepts,
- and to find answers to the questions or develop solutions to problems."
Click the link to the right to access the "Science Information Research Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to support student learning in alignment with the TCC Scientific Literacy General Education Rubric.
Refer to this additional link to access TCC's Scientific Literacy Rubric:
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Introduction to Scientific Research
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Topic 2: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions
Evidence Based Practice
"After completing this module, you will understand what evidence-based practice (EBP) is and its role in healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. You will learn about the information resources available to you at TCC to access full-text journals and other publications to support EBP."
Click the link to the right to access the tutorial on "Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to provide students with a deeper understanding on scientific information research and information literacy in the context of healthcare.
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Introduction to Scientific Research
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Topic 3: The Research Process Step by Step
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The Research Process Step by Step
Research Step by Step
An Instructional Guide on the Research Process
Click the link to access the "Research Step by Step" resource and review it in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students a step by step guide on the research process. The guide is formatted as follows:Step 1: Get Started Step 2: Develop a Search Strategy Step 3: Find Books & eBooks Step 4: Find Articles & Videos Step 5: Evaluate Sources Step 6: Cite Sources
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Introduction to Scientific Research
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Topic 4: Finding and Using Health Information
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Finding and Using Health Information
Health Portal & Citing Research Guide
Health Portal
Review this link as it provides information resources and search tools for health professions.
Citing Research Guide
Review this link as it provides resources to help students with citing in different styles.
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Introduction to Scientific Research
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Topic 5: APA Citation and Formatting
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APA Citation and Formatting
TCC Interactive APA Tutorial
APA defined
As the tutorial describes on the first slide, "APA is the preferred style format for psychology and other social science disciplines. When professors tell you they want you to write in APA format, they are saying that they want your paper to look a very specific way, and they want you to cite your sources in a very specific way. This tutorial explains the rules for formatting APA research papers and citations."
Click the link to the right to access the "TCC Interactive APA Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students with a better understanding of APA citation and formatting.
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Introduction to Scientific Research
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References
- Brown, M., Horn, B., Nabati, C., & Wright, B. (2026). Scientific Information Research. Libwizard.com. https://tcc.libwizard.com/f/scilit
- Horn, B. (2026). APA Citations and Formatting. Libwizard.com. https://tcc.libwizard.com/f/apa
- Horn, B. (2026). Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professions. Libwizard.com. https://tcc.libwizard.com/f/ebp
- Research Guides: Citing Research Guide: Home. (2021). TCC.edu. https://libguides.tcc.edu/citingsources
- Research Guides: Health Portal: Home. (2026). TCC.edu. https://libguides.tcc.edu/subject/health
- Research Guides: Research Step by Step: Home. (2026). TCC.edu. https://libguides.tcc.edu/stepbystep
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Index
Topic 3
Topic 2
EBP Fundamentals
The Research Process
Topic 1
Intro to Scientific Research
Topic 5
APA Citation and Formatting
Topic 4
Finding and Using Health Information
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Topic 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
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Introduction to Scientific Research
Science Information Research Tutorial
Science Information Research
"To succeed in science classes at TCC, students should have the ability. . .
- to ask questions to learn more about a scientific topic,
- to search for information from different sources to help with developing an understanding of scientific concepts,
- and to find answers to the questions or develop solutions to problems."
Click the link to the right to access the "Science Information Research Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to support student learning in alignment with the TCC Scientific Literacy General Education Rubric.
Refer to this additional link to access TCC's Scientific Literacy Rubric:
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Topic 2: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions
Evidence Based Practice
"After completing this module, you will understand what evidence-based practice (EBP) is and its role in healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. You will learn about the information resources available to you at TCC to access full-text journals and other publications to support EBP."
Click the link to the right to access the tutorial on "Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to provide students with a deeper understanding on scientific information research and information literacy in the context of healthcare.
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Back
Topic 3: The Research Process Step by Step
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The Research Process Step by Step
Research Step by Step
An Instructional Guide on the Research Process
Click the link to the right to access the "Research Step by Step" resource and review it in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students a step by step guide on the research process. The guide is formatted as follows:Step 1: Get Started Step 2: Develop a Search Strategy Step 3: Find Books & eBooks Step 4: Find Articles & Videos Step 5: Evaluate Sources Step 6: Cite Sources
This resource was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Topic 4: Finding and Using Health Information
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Finding and Using Health Information
Health Portal & Citing Research Guide
Health Portal
Review this link as it provides information resources and search tools for health professions.
Citing Research Guide
Review this link as it provides resources to help students with citing in different styles.
These resources were created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Topic 5: APA Citation and Formatting
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APA Citation and Formatting
TCC Interactive APA Tutorial
APA defined
As the tutorial describes on the first slide, "APA is the preferred style format for psychology and other social science disciplines. When professors tell you they want you to write in APA format, they are saying that they want your paper to look a very specific way, and they want you to cite your sources in a very specific way. This tutorial explains the rules for formatting APA research papers and citations."
Click the link to the right to access the "TCC Interactive APA Tutorial". Complete the tutorial in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students with a better understanding of APA citation and formatting.
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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The Launchpad Series: An OTA Student Success Tool
Module 2: Scientific Literacy & APA Citation
GO!
Disclaimer These modules were developed in collaboration between doctoral capstone student Alyssa Antolin from Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. These modules were created specifically to support students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. The content is intended to serve as a supplemental resource to reinforce foundational knowledge and promote student success within the program. Students are responsible for adhering to the specific course requirements, materials, and expectations outlined by their individual programs. For guidance regarding examinations, practical assessments, graded assignments, and required study materials, students should consult and communicate directly with their program professors and instructors. These modules do not replace official course instruction or faculty-directed learning resources.
Next
Back
Welcome & How to Use this Module
Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE starting the module!
Purpose: This module is intended to serve as a refresher tool to review foundational prerequisite knowledge necessary before entering the OTA program.Module Structure:
Note: There is no penalty associated with scores on the Knowledge Checkpoints or Comprehensive Knowledge Check. These are intended to serve as practice and self-assessment tools only.
Next
Back
Module 2: Scientific Literacy & APA Citation
Let's review the basics!
Back
Begin
Topic 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
Back
Introduction to Scientific Research
Science Information Research Tutorial
Science Information Research
"To succeed in science classes at TCC, students should have the ability. . .
Click the link to the right to access the "Science Information Research Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to support student learning in alignment with the TCC Scientific Literacy General Education Rubric.
Refer to this additional link to access TCC's Scientific Literacy Rubric:
Next
Back
Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
Topic 2: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
Next
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions
Evidence Based Practice
"After completing this module, you will understand what evidence-based practice (EBP) is and its role in healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. You will learn about the information resources available to you at TCC to access full-text journals and other publications to support EBP."
Click the link to the right to access the tutorial on "Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to provide students with a deeper understanding on scientific information research and information literacy in the context of healthcare.
Next
Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
Topic 3: The Research Process Step by Step
Next
The Research Process Step by Step
Research Step by Step
An Instructional Guide on the Research Process
Click the link to access the "Research Step by Step" resource and review it in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students a step by step guide on the research process. The guide is formatted as follows:Step 1: Get Started Step 2: Develop a Search Strategy Step 3: Find Books & eBooks Step 4: Find Articles & Videos Step 5: Evaluate Sources Step 6: Cite Sources
Next
Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
Topic 4: Finding and Using Health Information
Next
Finding and Using Health Information
Health Portal & Citing Research Guide
Health Portal
Review this link as it provides information resources and search tools for health professions.
Citing Research Guide
Review this link as it provides resources to help students with citing in different styles.
Next
Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
Topic 5: APA Citation and Formatting
Next
APA Citation and Formatting
TCC Interactive APA Tutorial
APA defined
As the tutorial describes on the first slide, "APA is the preferred style format for psychology and other social science disciplines. When professors tell you they want you to write in APA format, they are saying that they want your paper to look a very specific way, and they want you to cite your sources in a very specific way. This tutorial explains the rules for formatting APA research papers and citations."
Click the link to the right to access the "TCC Interactive APA Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students with a better understanding of APA citation and formatting.
Next
Introduction to Scientific Research
Next
References
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Option 1: Click the "Review" button to review content from all module topics. Option 2: Click the "Next" button to access the module completion page.
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Module 2: Scientific Literacy & APA Citation
Let's review the basics!
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Index
Topic 3
Topic 2
EBP Fundamentals
The Research Process
Topic 1
Intro to Scientific Research
Topic 5
APA Citation and Formatting
Topic 4
Finding and Using Health Information
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Topic 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
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Introduction to Scientific Research
Science Information Research Tutorial
Science Information Research
"To succeed in science classes at TCC, students should have the ability. . .
Click the link to the right to access the "Science Information Research Tutorial". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to support student learning in alignment with the TCC Scientific Literacy General Education Rubric.
Refer to this additional link to access TCC's Scientific Literacy Rubric:
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Topic 2: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fundamentals
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions
Evidence Based Practice
"After completing this module, you will understand what evidence-based practice (EBP) is and its role in healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. You will learn about the information resources available to you at TCC to access full-text journals and other publications to support EBP."
Click the link to the right to access the tutorial on "Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Health Professions". Complete the module in its entirety. This module was created to provide students with a deeper understanding on scientific information research and information literacy in the context of healthcare.
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
Next
Back
Topic 3: The Research Process Step by Step
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The Research Process Step by Step
Research Step by Step
An Instructional Guide on the Research Process
Click the link to the right to access the "Research Step by Step" resource and review it in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students a step by step guide on the research process. The guide is formatted as follows:Step 1: Get Started Step 2: Develop a Search Strategy Step 3: Find Books & eBooks Step 4: Find Articles & Videos Step 5: Evaluate Sources Step 6: Cite Sources
This resource was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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Topic 4: Finding and Using Health Information
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Finding and Using Health Information
Health Portal & Citing Research Guide
Health Portal
Review this link as it provides information resources and search tools for health professions.
Citing Research Guide
Review this link as it provides resources to help students with citing in different styles.
These resources were created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
Next
Back
Topic 5: APA Citation and Formatting
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Back
APA Citation and Formatting
TCC Interactive APA Tutorial
APA defined
As the tutorial describes on the first slide, "APA is the preferred style format for psychology and other social science disciplines. When professors tell you they want you to write in APA format, they are saying that they want your paper to look a very specific way, and they want you to cite your sources in a very specific way. This tutorial explains the rules for formatting APA research papers and citations."
Click the link to the right to access the "TCC Interactive APA Tutorial". Complete the tutorial in its entirety. This resource was created to provide students with a better understanding of APA citation and formatting.
This module was created by Brittany Horn, Director of Academic Library Services at Tidewater Community College (Horn, n.d.).
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