1. ACADEMIC SUCCESS: STRENGTHENING SCHOLARLY WRITING MODULE 2- INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARLY WRITING

2. YOU MAY BE ASKING, “WHY DO I NEED TO PRACTICE WRITING FOR COURSEWORK? -BY EXPLORING THE APA INFORMATION AND USE OF TRIAL AND ERROR IN FORMATTING YOUR OWN PAPER, YOU WILL LEARN STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO WRITE EFFECTIVELY….

3. GOALS OF HUM410 COURSE: After completing this module, you will be able to do the following: Explain why scholarly writing is important in the health professions. Differentiate between formal and informal tone. Demonstrate appropriate tone for discussion boards. Evaluate formal tone for a scholarly essay.

4. COURSE TEXTBOOKS: Required Textbooks: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Behrens, L. & Rosen, L. J. (2012). A sequence for academic writing (5 th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

5. USE THE CLASSROOM RESOURCES Left side of classroom under “Content” tab Typing Template is available for Synthesis paper with abstract beginning in Module 3 Typing Template for APA paper with NO abstract can be used for Module 2 Writing Assignment and all Professional Development papers Samples of Papers from OWL Website and APA Guides are available

6. TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS Discussion and reply to at least two of your classmates Professional Development Paper- has title page, assignment, and references page. No abstract and no annotated bibliography-submit into drop box Beginning in Module 3- Synthesis paper with your chosen topic. Has title page, abstract, Information, References, and Annotated Bibliography- submit into drop box See Resources under the CONTENT tab of classroom for examples

7. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS DO NOT Worry! APA formatting just takes practice! Gather your Information then-- Make an outline, have a plan Create your paper or discussion, review before submission Utilize the general APA rules listed in the classroom resources area

8. LEARNING MATERIALS FOR MODULE 2 Read APA Manual, Chapter 3 Read Behrens & Rosen textbook, Chapters 3 and 6 Shannon, S. L. (2011). A guide to academic and scholarly writing. Oveido, FL: Baldwin Book Publishing. Retrieved from http://edit911.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/GUIDE-TO-ACADEMIC-AND-SCHOLARLY-WRITING2.pdf. Pages 1 - 32 http://edit911.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/GUIDE-TO-ACADEMIC-AND-SCHOLARLY-WRITING2.pdf Dexter, P. (2000). Tips for scholarly writing in nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing 16(1), 6-12. Retrieved from http://uncw.edu/son/documents/dexterphyllischolarlywriting.pdf. http://uncw.edu/son/documents/dexterphyllischolarlywriting.pdf Module 2 PowerPoint in classroom under Module 2 area Module 2 PowerPoint APA Sample Paper - see resources under the CONTENT tab APA Sample Paper The Basics of Scientific Writing in AP Style- click on link under Module 2 Learning Area of classroom The Basics of Scientific Writing in AP Style

9. MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENTS 1- Discussion question posting due by midnight on Thursday, PST. Then reply to at least two of your fellow students. 2- Written Assignment for Professional Development is due by midnight on Monday PST.

10. MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENTS: DISCUSSION QUESTION AND WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1- Discussion Question posting is due by Thursday at midnight PST. Choose an interesting healthcare topic that you will discuss today and use for your formal writing paper in this course Discuss why you chose the topic and how it relates to healthcare. You will be required to reply to at least two of your fellow students on their discussion area.

11. THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT In Module 2 you will read assigned chapters and review the resources in the classroom, then begin to write your paper. 2-Produce one paper in APA format with a title page, assignments, and references cited Assignment: Three paragraphs exploring the Who, What, When, How, and Why of your topic you chose in discussion Choose an invention strategy to brainstorm your chosen subject Explain why you chose your strategy Review past written assignments and possible learning and improvement opportunities Final page is References page

12. THEN SUBMIT YOUR PAPER INTO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PAPER DROP BOX Due by midnight PST on Monday Only ONE paper goes in each drop box Review “Getting Started” under the CONTENT tab for submission assistance For ongoing assistance with classroom computer issues contact your Academic Advisor Notify the Instructor for issues with late submissions or computer performance

13. REFERENCES American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Aspen University. (2015). Module two goals. Retrieved from Aspen University, HUM 410 website-Academic Success: Strengthening Scholarly Writing website. Behrens, L. & Rosen, L. J. (2012). A sequence for academic writing (5 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson