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:

  1. Identify and avoid common writing errors.
  2. Appropriately cite references using APA formatting.
  3. Develop ideas in writing that are clear, coherent, and scholarly.

 

Course Learning Outcome: Upon completing this course the student will be able to:

  1. Make meaning of scholarly articles by interpreting and evaluating research and synthesizing new knowledge through composition. 
  2. Plan writing through research, deductive reasoning, logical organization, effective vocabulary, and formal writing mechanics while linking central messages with new concepts. 
  3. 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