Learning objectives
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the hierarchy of evidence in scientific literature;
- Differentiate between a database (DTB) and a search engine (SE), and be familiar with the main DTBs/SEs related to Nursing topics;
- Recognize the IMRAD structure of a scientific article;
- Use APA 7th and Vancouver citation styles for bibliographies;
- Understand and interpret the structure of a scientific article (both qualitative and quantitative);
- Know the principles of using the main tools provided by UNIPR to access sources.
Prerequisites
English language level A2 CEFR (key for schools)
Course unit content
The contents of the course "Scientific English Laboratory, Reading Articles" cover everything related to the reading, comprehension, and interpretation of scientific literature articles on specific nursing topics.
Full programme
See "contents”
Bibliography
Contents of the lecture slides.
Further insights to improve the understanding of the English language based on "English for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, 2nd edition" by Parini, Malaguti, and Roberts, published by Ambrosiana
Teaching methods
Lectures. The teaching materials used during the lectures are uploaded on Elly at the beginning of the course (attendance tracking methods), during the course (papers to work on during lectures), and at the end of the course (lectures slides, extended syllabus and exam procedures). The course slides are to be considered an integral part of the reference bibliography.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam with multiple-choice questions. The exam, lasting 1 hour, is based on the translation/interpretation of a scientific article, which will be different for each exam session. The full paper will be published on Elly at least 48 hours before the exam session, so that students can view and study it. The quiz questions will thus pertain to the translation/interpretation of the published paper. Each question will have a corresponding score; the total score will determine the final grade (ranging from 1 to 30 with distinction).
Other information
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