Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Department of Semester 200 Course Syllabus Course Information

Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Course Website Instructors Seminar NUR 793 Non Not applicable Dr. Huda Gharaibeh Dr. Salwa Obeisat N3 L -1 23713 Dr. Huda Gharaibeh 13720 Dr. Salwa Obeisat Sunday 1-3 Tuesday 1-3 Thursday 12-1 Hudag@just.edu.jo Not applicable

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Course Description
The purpose of this course is to help master students improve their professional writing skills, through critiquing, and discussing the writing styles of research articles in their selected areas, as well as through writing assignments. Issues related to nursing research including writing for publication, dissemination of research, and writing an integrated literature review about a selected area of interest will also be discussed. Students will participate in individual and group activities to meet the objectives of the course.

Textbook
Title The Practice of Nursing Research Burns N, Grove S W.B. Saunders Company 1993. 2nd ed - Ellen R. Girden Q Evaluating Research Articles from Start to Finish. 2001 - http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/collections/read.shtml - www.richard.ingram.nhspeople.net/student/critintro.htm - Www.Birds.cornell.edu/schoolyard/research/critique_research.html - http://www.nurseeducation.org/resources_critique_research.htm - http://www.sonoma.edu/users/n/nolan/n400/critique.htm

Author(s) Publisher Year Edition Book Website Other references

Assessment
Assessment Assignments Expected Due Date 1- Summary of three research articles (Bibliography) 2- Presentation of integrated 3- Literature review paper -Students Participation 30% 20% 30% 20% Percentage

Participation

Course Objectives 1. Develop summaries of research articles to be included in a scholarly written 2.

paper. Apply Vancouver format in academic writing.

Percentage
30% 10% 10% 20% 15% 15%

3. Able to critique and discuss the writing style of research articles.

4. Show evidence of improved writing skills. 5. Discuss issues related to nursing research including writing for publication 6.
and dissemination of research. Demonstrate ability to conduct a professional presentation in a professional manner.

Teaching & Learning Methods

1. 2. 3. 4. Lectures Discussion Presentations Library Search

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to Related Reference(s) Objective(s) How to read a research article. Available: 1. Discuss types, characteristics, and 1
elements of effect writing. 2. Identify factors to be considered before writing. 3. Recognize ethical issues related to writing. 4. Apply learned writing skills in summarizing a research article. www.hsl.creighton.edu/Research Article.html Summarizing a research article. Available: www.psych.washington.edu/writing center/summarizing. PDF and Handouts

1. Discuss guidelines of the Vancouver writing style. 2. Show an understanding of the examples. 3. Apply correct form of references using Vancouver style.

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals. Med Educ 1999;33: 66-78. http://www.library.uwa.edu.au/ http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training/ citation/vancouv. -Burns N, Grove S. The practice of Nursing Research. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company; 1993 - www.utoronto.ca/writing/literv.html

2,3,4

1. Synthesize three research articles summaries in writing literature review. 2. Discuss the purpose of the literature review. 3. Review the process of reviewing the

4,5,6

literature. 4. Write a short literature review paper. 1. Recognize the importance of publication and dissemination of research 2. Discuss the purpose of publication and dissemination of research 3. Review the publication and dissemination process 4. Discuss ethical issues related to publication and dissemination of research. 5. Show an ability to conduct a class presentation.

www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/literature_

-Witt PA. Writing for publications: Rational, process, and pitfalls. www.Rpts.tamu.edu/faculty/witt/wittpub8.html

Useful Resources
- Writing skills websites (free access) - http://www.utoronto.ca/writing/advise.html - http://bubl.ac.uk/link/w/writingskills.htm - http://www.factmonster.com - http://owl.english.purdue.edu - http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html (notes)

Course Content
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Topics Introduction and course orientation How to summarize a research article How to summarize a research article Citing your resources- Vancouver style Library search- Submission of first research summary How to write a literature reviewsubmission of second and third summary Writing for publication, dissemination of research Student presentation(2 presentations) Student presentation(2presentations) Student presentation(3 presentations) Student presentation(3 presentations) Student presentation(3 presentations) Student presentation(3 presentations) Student presentation(3 presentations) Chapter in Textbook (handouts) Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites Handouts + addition readings from the recommended wed sites

Additional Notes

Students should review all the course appendixes: Appendix A Research Summary Evaluation Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria of Summary of Research Articles (Bibliography): Each student will be asked to submit a written summary of three research articles throughout the course on the same topic (not the abstract of the paper), using the following format:

1- Citation
2- Half a page summary of the component of the research process 3- Brief critique of the article 4- Conclusions and recommendation 5- Use (Vancouver format )

1 pt 3 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt _________ 10 pts

Appendix B Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria for Students Presentation The student will be asked to present an integrated bibliography of the three research articles he/she submitted for :the summary of research articles (Bibliography) assignments, using the following guidelines 123456Discuss the significance of the selected area Discuss the process of retrieving articles Discuss how he/ she made the decision of using related articles Discuss process of summarizing each article Discuss the writing style of each article Discuss the process of writing the integrated bibliography Presentation Evaluation Criteria 1. Presentation was well organized and given in a sequential, logical manner. 2. Content was accurate and applicable to the proposal/clinical project. 3. Speeds presentation was appropriate for complexity of the material. 4. Style of the presentation motivated the audience. 5. Explanations of the materials was clear and accurate. 6. Encouraged class participation. 7. Questions were carefully and precisely answered. 8. Used appropriate audiovisual materials to facilitate understanding. 9. Time distribution among topics was appropriate. 10. Overall, the presentation was effective and useful. Total 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 50%

Appendix C Guidelines And Evaluation Criteria For Students Papers The student will be asked to submit a final written paper of 3 pages words of an integrated bibliography of the three articles summarized during the course, using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria: 1- Discussion of the significance of the selected area 10 2- Discuss the process of retrieving sources 10 3- Discuss the how made the decision of using related articles 10 4- Discuss process of categorization of sources 10 5- Writing style of integrated bibliography including 50 a. Critique of each source 10 b. Integrated of selected articles 10 c. Conclusions (Gaps in literature) 10 d. Recommendations for research 10 e. Implications for nursing practice and education. 5 f. References 5 6- Vancouver writing style 10 Total 100