The University of Jordan Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center Course Syllabus Professional Writing 0703102 0
SCHOOL OF NURSING COURSE SYLLABUS MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH DEPARTMENT [SECOND SEMESTER 2016-2017] ------------------------------------------------- THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN The mission of The University of Jordan is to apply and promote the concepts of quality assurance efficiently and effectively, to control performance and evolve administrative procedures in order to develop distinctive educational, administrative and research system through applying modern quality assurance methodologies that achieve the mission of The University of Jordan and its objectives. THEVISION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research, and community service. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service. The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and professional and personal development. SCHOOL OF NURSING S CORE VALUES Our values are derived from the Islamic Arabic heritage and the nursing profession which include: integrity, equality, and justice; transparency and accountability; innovation and excellence; leadership and teamwork; discipline; response; and most importantly caring. 1
1 Course title Professional Writing 2 Course number 0703102 3 4. Credit hours (theory, practical) 2 Contact hours (theory, practical) 2 Class room: 4 Prerequisites/co-requisites None 5 Program title BSc Nursing 6 Program code Section 1: Room 4 School of Nursing Section 3: Room 4 School of Nursing 7 Awarding institution The University of Jordan 8 School Nursing 9 Department Maternal and Child Health Dept. 10 Level of course Baccalaureate 11 Year of study and semester(s) First year 12 Final Qualification BSc in Nursing Other department(s) involved in None 13 teaching the course 14 Language of Instruction English 15 Date of production/revision 29.1.2017 2
16. Course Coordinator: Reema safadi, RN, PhD, LCCE Room 112 Office Hours Sun 2-4 Mon 2-3 Thur: 10-11 Phone: 23180 r.safadi@ju.edu.jo 17.Other instructors: Reema Safadi, Associate Professor, RN, PhD Room 112 Office Hours Sun 2-4 Mon 2-3 Thur: 10-11 Phone: 23180 r.safadi@ju.edu.jo 18. Course Description: This course is designed for nursing students with the aim of developing a higher level of writing accuracy, and appropriateness in different contexts of interaction. A developmental approach to the writing process guides students through writing sentences and develop them into paragraphs. Students will expand their vocabulary in nursing technical terms and abbreviations, increase their 3
ability to analyze complex texts, and improve their writing skills. The course uses practice exercises that emphasize examples in nursing context to familiarize students with commonly used concep terminology in nursing and health sciences. 19. Course aims and outcomes: A- Aims: This course aims to improve and enhance professional writing skills among nursing students. B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this coursestudents will be able to 4
ILO 2:Communicate Effectively Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Specific Course Objectives Competency (JNC) 1. Demonstrate fluent use of English language in writing and communicating nursing knowledge. 2. Understand the main steps and components of the writing process. 3. Discriminate the main componen structures of professional writing. 4. Distinguish the rules of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology, and abbreviations in writing different types of documents. 5. Appraise the use of APA format in professional writing. 1. Evidence-based practice 3. Professional communication, collaboration and consultation. 5. Quality improvement. Evaluation Methods Written ILO 3:Think Critically Specific Course Objectives 1. Discuss the accurate use of English language and professional writing techniques in academic texts and reports. 2. Compare and contrast among different types of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and paragraphs. 3. Differentiate between the different styles of charting in nursing documents. 4. Create different types of written texts using appropriate formats. 5
Competency (JNC) 1. Evidence-based practice 3. Professional communication, collaboration and consultation. Evaluation Methods 5. Quality improvement. Written ILO 4: Promote Professionalism Specific Course Objectives Competency (JNC) Evaluation Methods 1. Defend the significance of written communication in nursing. 2. Explain the importance of documentation and charting in the nursing profession. 3. Appraise methods of professional writing styles. 4. Use a dictionary and thesaurus effectively. 5. Apply APA format in writing different types of documents. 6. Apply professional writing skills. 1. Evidence-based practice 3. Professional communication, collaboration and consultation. 5. Quality improvement. Written 20. Topic Outline and Schedule: Topic Week/ date Exam/ Assignment due date Achieved ILOs Evaluatio n method Orientation to 29/1-4/2/2017 Course Guidelines for 5/2-11/2/2017 All ILOs Written effective writing skills Reference in the Chapter 1 textbook 6
APA style 12/2-18/2/2017 All ILOs Written Nouns 19/2-25/2/2017 All ILOs Written Pronouns 26/2-4/3/2017 All ILOs Written Verbs 5/3-11/3/2017 All ILOs Written Punctuation 12/3-18/3/2017 1 st t due (5 %) March, 12 & 13 According to section Wednesday 15/3 (5:0-6:0 Midterm exam (30%) All ILOs Written Adjectives 19/3-25/3/2017 All ILOs Written Adverbs 26/3-31/3/2017 All ILOs Written Refer to faculty websites for a copy of the material Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 7
Prepositions and Conjunctions Phrases and clauses The paragraph and paragraph types Documentation and Charting Writing résumés, (writing reports, nursing documents). 2/4-8/7/2017 All ILOs Written 9/4-15/4/2017 All ILOs Written 16/4-22/4/2017 All ILOs Written 23/4-29/4/2017 2 nd t Paragraph t (10%) due 25, 26 April according to section 30/4-4/5/2017 t Documenta tion due April 30, May 3 according to section All ILOs All ILOs Written Written Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapters 5+ 11 Chapters 5+11 Refer to faculty websites for a copy of the material 21. Teaching Methods and Assignments: Development of ILOs is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods: (Choose from table below) 8
Teaching Methodologies: The following approaches that are guided by Adult Learning Theory will be used to achieve course objectives related to the ILOs: Instructional Methods Learning Activities (Examples) Class lectures Direct Instruction Group discussions Indirect Instruction Websites and additional course materials Interactive Instruction Experiential Learning Reflective discussions and class interactions E-learning strategies Group discussions Group ts Independent Study Textbook reading 22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements: Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements: 9
21. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements: Assessment Weight Due Date Midterm exam 30% Assignments ( from 20) 1. Effective Writing Exercise: Purpose: To use steps of writing from prewriting to final proof read essay. (5 marks) 2. Paragraph t Purpose: To distinguish between 20% types of paragraphs and write examples of them. (10 marks) 3. Charting t Purpose: To practice accurate and correct clinical documentation. (5 marks) Final exam 50% Total 100% Wednesday 15/3/2017 from 5-6 pm, Al-Quds hall Refer to timetable for deadlines and the syllabus for criteria for grading appendix 1 for further details According to registration office schedule Criteria for Grading Assignments Criteria Performance Level Score 10
1. Focus: The main ideas and writing style are appropriate for the t purpose 2. Completeness: The content of the t is complete. 3. Ideas strength: The ideas presented in the t are clear and easy to understand. 4. Organization: The flow of the t is clear and easy to follow; appropriate transitions between text sections were used. 5. Spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation 6. Use of appropriate APA style /format Satisfactory 2 Satisfactory 2 Satisfactory 2 Satisfactory 2 Fair 4 Fair 4 Fair 4 Fair 4 Many errors Some errors 2 4 Satisfactory 2 Fair 4 Good 6 Good 6 Good 6 Good 6 Few errors 6 Good 6 Excellent 8 Excellent 8 Excellent 8 Excellent 8 No errors 8 Excellent 8 Total From 45 then from 5 23. Course Policies: A- Attendance policies: Students must attend all classes of this course. Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course,will not be allowed to sit for the final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course. In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course. Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent. B- Absences from and handing in ts on time: 11
Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a make up exam. Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester. Not submitting the t on the due date will result in a score of zero. Any plagiarisms or cheating on ts will result in a score of zero. All ts should be typed; hand written ts are not accepted. Students are required to choose groups of 2-4 students for ts; individual ts are not accepted. C- Ethical conduct Students are expected to behave in a professional manner that shows respect and tolerance toward their faculty members and peers. The policy of this course is to have open discussions and dialogue conducted in a respectful and professional manner. Recording, taping, or filming any event or dialogue during the classes of this course is not allowed. Students who display unethical conduct will be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with university laws and guidelines. D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour: Cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not limited to: Copying from another student s work. Using materials not authorized by the institute. Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission. Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test. Plagiarism which means presenting another person s work or ideas as one s own, without attribution. Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam 12
The participation or the commitment of cheating will lead to applying penalties according to the University of Jordan Students Discipline rules and regulations No. (94, 49, 47,27, 29):http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx E- Examination Instructions for Students Bring with you full exam requirements (blue pen, pencils, sharpener, eraser, calculator etc.), borrowing from others is not allowed. Do not bring any material related to the exam Do not bring your mobile phone to the Exam room Be in the exam room at least 10 minutes before exam starting time It s not allowed to enter the exam room late. In case of coming late you have to contact the course coordinator immediately It s not allowed to leave the Exam room before the end of the END OF AT LEAST ONE- THIRD OF THE EXAM TIME. Write your name and university number on the exam paper and computerized sheet using Blue pen only. Use pencil ONLY to shade your answers on the computerized answer sheet. Do not leave examination room except under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Senior Invigilator and you should be accompanied by an invigilator, if needed. For Re-exam issue refer back to the university rules. F- Grading policy: A grade of (D) is the minimum passing grade for the course. Mark Range Grade 0-34 F 35-46 D - 47-49 D 50-52 D+ 53-56 C - 57-60 C 61-64 C+ 65-69 B - 70-74 B 75-79 B+ 13
80-83 A - 84-100 A G- Available university services that support achievement in the course: 24. Required equipment: None 25. References: Required Textbooks: Villemaire, D., & Villemaire, L. (2007). Grammar and writing skills for the health professional. 2nd ed. New York: Delmar Cengage Learning. Villemaire, D., & Villemaire, L. (2017). Grammar and writing skills for the health professional. 3rd ed. New York: Delmar Cengage Learning. Recommended references Zemach, D., & Rumisek, L. (2005). Academic writing: From paragraph to essay. New York: Macmillan. American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed). Washington DC: American Psychological Association. Bailey, S. (2003). Academic writing: A practical guide for students. New York: Nelson Thornes Ltd. 14
26. Additional information: Appendix 1 Assignment 1. 5 marks Instructions: University of Jordan School of Nursing Professional writing ts The purpose of this t is to enable you to use effective writing as described in your textbook Villemaire, D., & Villemaire, L. (2007). Grammar and writing skills for the health professional. Use page 13 of this text to write 2 paragraphs about any of the topics shown in this list: 1. A hobby that I want to share with the reader. 2. A good day describing what happenedon that day. 3. The dream of my life/ something that I want to achieve. 4. Who is my role model in life? And why is he/she my model? Writing should follow the 5 steps in effective writing example. (Show your topic outline and the following steps). Please write no more than two paragraphs (150 200 words). Only typed papers, that follow APA writing style format, including a title page, and exact APA writing guidelines are accepted. This writing activitymust be prepared by two students working together to produce one essay selected from the list above. Both students must contribute equally to this work. Make sure you submit this homework on due date (12 or 13 of March depending on your class section) at the beginning of the class. Late submissions will result in losing marks offyour total grade, or having a zero mark. Excuses are submitted in writing and immediately before or after the due date of submission. Plagiarism and cheating from peers will result in getting ZERO of any excuses/explanation you give to your professor. Course Facilitator: Reema Safadi, RN, PhD, LCCE Due dates: 12,13 March 2017 Assignment 2 Paragraph t (10 marks) 15
Write two paragraphs: one expository and one descriptive on the topic of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Each paragraph should be not more than 10 sentences. This t is due on: due 25, 26 April 2017 according to section Assignment 3 Documentation t (5 marks) Use the following data to write admission notes using SOAP format. A 52-year-old male patient was admitted to the medical unit complaining of nausea, vomiting, dry skin, and headache. Assessed vital signs were: T 38 C; Pulse 104 bpm; BP 140/90; R 25 bpm. This t is due on: April 30, May 3 /2017 according to section Name of Course Coordinator: Reema Safadi Signature: ------------------------- Date: 23.10.2016 Head of curriculum committee/department: ------------------------- Signature: ------------------------------- -- Head of Department: Lubna Abushaikha Signature: 23.10.2016 Head of curriculum committee/faculty: ------------------------- Signature: --------------------------------- Dean: ------------------------------------------- -Signature: --------------------------------- Assurance Copy to: Head of Department Assistant Dean for Quality Course File 16