1. Capstone Paper Sue Markowsky, Pharm.D.
UF College of Pharmacy, WPPD

2. Capstone Year 3 Paper
Write a review paper summarizing clinical trials relevant to pharmacy practice
Recommended Option:
Write a practice paper which evaluates and summarizes published clinical trials which are relevant broadly or directly to the CPI plan / activities completed during CPI Year 1 and 2.
Alternative Option:
Write a review paper which evaluates and summarizes published clinical trials regarding a specific medication or pharmacy-related topic.

3. Writing the Paper in Stages
Objective: Write an evidence-based review article on a relevant medication or pharmacy-related topic.
Start with searching the literature for clinical trials
Present and discuss literature search results
Draft purpose and study tables
Submit first draft
UF Reviewer feedback
Revise and resubmit final paper

4. Capstone Paper Options*
RECOMMENDED: Write a pharmacy practice paper
Alternative Options:
Write an extensive review article
Write a drug therapy outcomes paper
*Be sure to check Elearning Resources for the most current options before beginning the paper.

5. Timelines: 5th-8th Semester
5th Semester: Literature Search, present in class for facilitator feedback
6th Semester: Submit Purpose Statement and Tables detailing Study Design and Results
7th Semester: Submit First Draft
Note: See Deadlines for Submission
Feedback provided by UF central review
Check Turnitin report
8th Semester: Revise and submit final paper; may present final paper in lieu of case

6. 9th Semester: Graduation!
Brief project updates - 5 minutes (up to 40 min).