Learning objectives
At the end of the lessons the student will be able:
- to understand the hierarchy of evidence in the literature
- to distinguish the differences between a database (DTB) and a search engine (SE) and the knowledge of the main DTB / SE related to Nursing
- to understand the IMRAD structure of a scientific article
- to distinguish the differences between APA 6th style and the Vancouver style of bibliography layout
- to understand and know the contents of the various "parts" that structure a scientific article
- to know the principles of use of the main tools made available by UNIPR to access the sources
Prerequisites
English language level A2 CEFR (key for schools)
Course unit content
The contents of the specific subject "Laboratorio lingua inglese scientifico, lettura articoli", concern topics inherent in the reading, the comprehension and the interpretation of a scientific article in the literature on specific topics of Nursing.
Full programme
see "contents"
Bibliography
Contents of the slides during the lessons.
Insights to improve the language comprehension "English for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals 2nd edition" Parini, Malaguti e Roberts. casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Teaching methods
frontal lesson
Assessment methods and criteria
Specific questions to verify the understanding/interpretation of a research paper, different for each exam.
Quiz questions on the theoretical contents of the lessons
Other information
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