NRSG 673 Writing for Scholarly Projects
Master Resource Outline
Course Title: NRSG 673 Writing for Scholarly Projects
Credits: 2 (1 lec; 1 lab)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Degree: DNP, MN
DNP Essentials: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9,
Program Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9
MN Essentials: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9,
MN Program Objectives: 2, 10, 11, 12
Course Description:
The goal of this course is to improve academic writing proficiency to express written ideas in a clear and coherent manner consistent with graduate level scholarship. Grammar, editing, common writing errors, and APA formatting for scholarly writing is emphasized.
Course Objectives:
- Identify and avoid common writing errors.
- Appropriately cite references using APA formatting.
- Develop ideas in writing that are clear, coherent, and scholarly.
Course Learning Outcome: Upon completing this course the student will be able to:
- Make meaning of scholarly articles by interpreting and evaluating research and synthesizing new knowledge through composition.
- Plan writing through research, deductive reasoning, logical organization, effective vocabulary, and formal writing mechanics while linking central messages with new concepts.
- Explore the value of reflection and revision for composing in any writing situation.
Suggested Course Activities:
- Weekly writing samples
- Writing critiques
- Instructor and peer reviews
Approved by GAAC: 4/5/19; 3/8/21
Approved by Faculty: 5/2/19; 5/4/21