In everyday life, we are regularly exposed to various claims about human psychology and human behavior. While some of these claims may be scientifically valid, many of them are not. Choose a psychol
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Academic Integrity
Please review the Academic Integrity area located on the Course Information page, particularly the SafeAssign Student Tutorial.
Cornell University Library. (2010). Distinguishing scholarly journals from other periodicals. Retrieved from http://guides.library.cornell.edu/scholarlyjournals
This online article from the Cornell University Library distinguishes scholarly journals from other periodic literature and provides the general criteria that define an academic journal.
Eaton, S. E. (2010). Reading strategies: Differences between summarizing and synthesizing. Retrieved from http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/reading-strategies-differneces-between-summarizing-and-synthesizing/
The author proposes that critical reading must include using critical thinking to create "new" information and insights from this information.
Walden University. (2012g). Walden University: Scholarly writing. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/312.htm
Another excellent resource provided by the Walden Writing Center, this website defines scholarly writing and explains the characteristics of scholarly writing.
Walden University. (2012h). Walden University webinar archives. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/26.htm
Review the following archived webinar:
Writing at the Graduate Level
The Writing Center archives its webinars, so you can review them at a time that is convenient for you. This Webinar was created to help you improve your writing skills as a graduate student and to assist you in developing your scholarly voice.
Walden University Library Links and Resources
The Walden Library webinars provide relevant information on accessing and evaluating scholarly sources. The information on retrieving evidence-based practice sources is especially pertinent to MSN students.
Introduction to the Walden University Library
Searching and Retrieving Materials in the Research Databases
Identifying and Evaluating Online Resources
The Walden Library and Your Total Information Network
Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Finding a Scholarly Voice (PDF)
What does it mean to write with a scholarly voice? This document reinforces the information presented in the media program and provides information about how to find your scholarly voice.
Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Purpose, Audience, and Evidence (PDF)
Purpose, audience, and evidence are three important topics a scholar-practitioner needs to keep in mind when writing. This document will help to reinforce the information presented in the video program and enrich your understanding of scholarly writing.
Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Tips for Success (PDF)
This document, which accompanies the media program of the same title, provides resources for improving your scholarly writing and critical-thinking skills.
Document: Stages in Critical Reading of Research Articles (Word document)
This chart describes the purpose of, and questions for, six stages of critically reading research articles. Focus on the many activities and questions that make up the critical reading process. Begin to consider the journal articles and books you read in terms of these criteria.
Document: APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style (PDF)
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012c). Introduction to scholarly writing: Purpose, audience, and evidence.
