Scholarly Writing

Spring 2020 > Health Sciences > NURS.5530 > 061

Course No: NURS.5530-061; SIS Class Nbr: 12994; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course provides an overview of, and introduction to the concepts and skills of scholarly writing as it pertains to scientific reports and papers. Course topics will include scientific literature searches, organizations of research papers and reports, ethical and authorship considerations, and steps in critiquing one's own and others' writing. Course objectives will be accomplished by reading and critiquing professional writing, creating original written work, and integrating feedback to improve work.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: MS Nursing Program, or Instructor Permission.
  • Credits: 2; Contact Hours: 2
  • Instructor: Heidi Fantasia
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 05
  • Chat Hours: Tue 7-8pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1150
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: M.S. in Nursing

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