This course refines the process of planning, writing, revising and editing essays. Professional writing using APA format will be covered. Other topics include use of print and electronic sources, note taking, credibility, fact and opinion, logic, avoidance of plagiarism and documentation.
Acceptance to RN to BSN Program
Course Learning Outcomes
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Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
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Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.
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Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.
Core Topics
- Choosing and narrowing a topic (considering purpose and audience).
- Using the libraries, especially the reference section (periodical indexes, general and specialized), and print and electronic databases.
- Writing references and citations.
- Taking notes, summary, paraphrase, quotation, annotation, and avoiding plagiarism.
- Evaluating sources for credibility (author, publisher, date of publication).
- Organizing notes into an outline. Composing the research essay, brief review (organization, logic and coherence, development, unity, structure (paradigm) as function of content, and blending reference material into the essay with author citations and documentation.
- Preparing the essay, format, and mechanics for particular scholarly style, and preparing the citation page.