THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF NURSING N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE COURSE SYLLABUS

Research Resources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ Annual Review of Nursing Research Integrative reviews of nursing research by topic AACN Clinical Issues Cochrane Colla

COURSE SYLLABUS

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TITLE/ COURSE NUMBER: NURS 7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE

PREREQUISITES: Admission to Graduate School; N7009 or faculty consent

CLASS SCHEDULE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Second of a two-course sequence in nursing knowledge Research reports demonstrating

development of a domain of knowledge relevant to the discipline of nursing will be read and development of programs of research will be explored

OBJECTIVES:

1 Examine the history of scientific inquiry and history of knowledge development in nursing

2 Critique multiple nursing research/scholarly manuscripts with the purpose of examination of knowledge development relevant to the discipline of nursing

3 Analyze specific areas of nursing research/scholarship, explain the current state of

knowledge, to identify current gaps in knowledge, and justify proposed directions for future research

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TEXTS – Required:

*Cooper, HM (1998) Synthesizing research: A guide for literature reviews (3rd ed.) Newbury Park,

CA: Sage

*Pan, ML (2004) Preparing literature reviews: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (2nd ed.)

Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing

*Walker, LO., & Avant, KC (2005) Strategies for theory construction in nursing (4th ed.) Englewood

Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall

Recommended Texts:

American Psychological Association (2001) Publication Manual of the American Psychological

Association (5th ed.) Washington, DC: Author

Lipsey, MW., & Wilson, DB (2001) Practical meta-analysis Newbury Park, CA: Sage

CLASS READINGS – Required: Selected articles required for class will be listed in the syllabus on the

N7010 Course Syllabus Daily Class Section and posted on the N7010 course web page as pdf files Students will be expected to have read course readings for class discussion

OTHER RESOURCES and REFERENCES:

Nursing Research Methods References:

Polit, DF., & Beck, CT (2008) Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing

Practice (8 th ed.) Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer – Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Burns, N & Grove, SK (2004) The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique, & Utilization (5 th

ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Methodology References:

Fink, A (1998) Conducting research literature reviews Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Chinn, PL., & Kramer, MK (2004) Integrated knowledge development in nursing (6th ed.) St Louis:

Mosby

Frank-Stromborg M., & Olsen, SJ (2004) Instruments for clinical health-care research (3rd ed.) Boston:

Jones & Bartlett

Theoretical References:

DiClemente, RJ., Crosby, RA., & Kegler, MC (Eds.) (2002) Emerging theories in health promotion

practice and research: Strategies for improving public health San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Glanz, K., Rimer, B.K., Lewis, FM Clark, N (Eds.) (2002) Health behavior and health education:

Theory, research and practice San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Lubkin, IM., & Larsen, PD (2002) Chronic illness impact and interventions Boston, MA: Jones &

Bartlett

Research Resources:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Annual Review of Nursing Research

(Integrative reviews of nursing research by topic)

AACN Clinical Issues

Cochrane Collaboration (Evidence-based practice) http://www.cochrane.org

Cochrane Library

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgibin/mrwhome

(Systematic reviews of healthcare research)

(Evidence-based practice and diseases)

ELECTRONIC DATABASES:

National Library of Medicine (NLM) interface to MEDLINE http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nursing and Allied Health research literature

HealthSTAR

Health Care Administration

Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI) Eccles HS Library Webpage

Measurement Instruments in Health and Behavioral Sciences

AIDSLINE (HIV/AIDS research)

BIOETHICSLINE (Biomedical ethics research)

CANCERLIT (Cancer-related research)

CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) http://www crisp cit.nih.gov

(NIH database of federally funded biomedical research projects)

Digital Dissertations (Abstracts of doctoral dissertations and master’s theses from North America) EMBASE (European-based Medicine)

ERIC (Educational research)

Natural Standard

http://www.naturalstandard.com

(Integrative medicine database on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

PsycINFO (Psychological research literature)

Social SciSearch

(Sociology, psychology, anthropology, geography, economics, political science, law)

TEACHING METHODS:

Independent reading; seminar discussion; interactive think-aloud discussion in class; chat room discussion; faculty and student class presentations

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EVALUATION

EVALUATION:

Students will be evaluated on participation in seminar discussion of readings, as well as the quality of their concept development, research critique, and research synthesis paper and presentation It is expected that students will attend all seminars and come prepared to discuss assigned readings At the end of the semester,

it is expected that students will complete the online evaluation of the course and faculty

 Research Problem Identification; Problem Statement

 Integrative Research Critique Presentation 25%

(including Research Critique Grid)

 Research Synthesis Paper

 Seminar Class Discussion/Participation 5%

TOTA 100%

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:

1 Part 1. Research Topic Identification/Problem Statement & Significance Aug 28

 Identify your focused research topic and area of research (the topic you

identified for admission to the PhD program and/or your proposed dissertation topic)

 We will discuss your topic in class to begin the development of your research focus.

 Develop a clear problem statement and explain the significance of the research problem in your area (1 page)(email submission before class).

 Present an overview of your research topic during class using powerpoint slides (approx 10 min.) This focused area of research will become the basis for your research

synthesis presentation and paper due at the end of the semester

Oct.6

 Conduct a concept analysis of a relevant concept from the research literature related to

your identified research problem (relevant to your future dissertation research)

 Using the guidelines (p.8), present your concept analysis in class with powerpoint slides and handouts (approx 20 min.).

5 Integrative Research Critique Presentation Nov 10 & 17

 Present your critique of the 5 research studies in your specific focus area using the Research Critique Grid for comparison

 Synthesize the findings across all 5 studies

 Present your integrative research synthesis using powerpoint slides (approx 20 min.).

 Email handouts of slides prior to class.

 Class discussion will focus on your critique and analysis of the studies in your area

 Your research critique and class feedback will become the basis of your research synthesis

paper due at the end of the semester

5pm

 Develop a scholarly paper (20 pages maximum, not including Research Critique Grid, and references) based on the integrative review of research of 5 studies in your focused area of research interest You will identify the purpose and significance of the

review; and the criteria for search and retrieval of literature

 Evaluate and critique the identified literature, analyze and synthesize findings; and draw conclusions about the reviewed research as a whole

 APA (5th ed.) format is required; electronic submission (See paper guidelines, p.14).

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REQUIRED DISCLAIMERS AND INFORMATION STATEMENTS

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given

to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD) CDS will work

with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENT CODE

All students are expected to maintain professional behavior in the classroom setting, according to the Student Code, spelled out in the Student Handbook Students have specific rights in the classroom as detailed in Article III of the Code The Code also specifies proscribed conduct (Article XI) that involves cheating on tests, plagiarism, and/or collusion, as well as fraud, theft, etc Students should read the Code carefully and know they are responsible for the content According to Faculty Rules and Regulations, it is the faculty responsibility to enforce responsible classroom behaviors, and I will do so, beginning with verbal warnings and progressing to dismissal from class and a failing grade Students have the right to appeal such action to the Student Behavior Committee

PLAGIARISM: UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS CHAPTER X – CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (“STUDENT CODE”)

Section I.B.2 “Plagiarism” means the intentional unacknowledged use or incorporation of any other

person's work in, or as a basis for, one's own work offered for academic consideration or credit or for public presentation Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, representing as one's own, without

attribution, any other individual’s words, phrasing, ideas, sequence of ideas, information or any other mode or content of expression

[UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS, Policy 8-10 Rev 5 Date: May 10, 2004] NOTE: Please read the University of Utah student rights and responsibilities as you will be held

accountable to the University standards These standards are outlined here: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities For further information concerning what constitutes plagiarized material, here are

two required articles: Student Guide to Plagiarism and Plagiarism in an Online World

Students will demonstrate professional behavior at all times Dismissal from a course and/or the College

of Nursing can result from unprofessional behavior

WEBCT / ONLINE GUIDELINES

There are unique responsibilities that come with taking a course having an online component

Electronic or Equipment Failure: It is your responsibility to maintain your computer and other

equipment needed to participate in online forums in a manner that enhances your experience Equipment failures will not be an acceptable excuse for late or absent assignments

Classroom Equivalency: Online communications, including e-mail, discussion threads, and chat rooms

are equivalent to the classroom and are subject to the Student Code Specifically: Posting photos or comments that would be off-topic in a classroom are still off-topic in a discussion thread

*Off-color language is never appropriate

*Using angry or abusive language is called "flaming", and is not acceptable

*Do not use ALL CAPS, except for titles, since it is the equivalent of shouting online, as is overuse of certain punctuation marks such as exclamation points!!!! and question marks ?????

*Online communications, including e-mail in Web-CT, are University property and subject to GRAMA regulations Privacy regarding Web-CT communications must not be assumed unless mutually agreed upon in advance

As with assignments, instructors are required to respond to e-mails in a “reasonable” amount of time Use the email address posted in this syllabus as the preferred means of communication Note that content may

be shared with the class when there are valid teaching/learning reasons for doing so and mutual privacy agreements for the communications have not been previously made

N7010 – DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE

Fall 2007Class Schedule

WK/

DATE

ASSIGNMENTS

Wk 1

Friday

Aug 28

**On-Campus Class – HSEB 3430**

Course Overview & Introductions

Overview – Nursing Scholarship & Knowledge Development

Discussion – Identifying Your Research Topic Focus

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 2

Monday

NO CLASS

Wk 3

Sept 8

*Begin Online Classes* Integrative Research Reviews;

Nursing Scholarship & Knowledge Development

Research Problem Identification and Presentation (8)

Dr Becky Christian Research Problem

& Presentations (8)

Wk 4

Sept 15 Concept Development and Concept Analysis Process Developing Your Research Topics

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 5

Sept 22

Evaluating Research – Research Critique

Synthesizing Quantitative Research

Developing Your Research Topics

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 6

Sept 29 Concept Analysis – Student Presentations (4 students)

Dr Becky Christian Presentations(4)

Wk 7

Oct 6

Concept Analysis – Student Presentations (4 students) Dr Becky Christian

Presentations(4)

Wk 8

Oct 13

NO CLASS

Wk 9

Oct 20

Meta-Analysis Strategies

>Computer Application

Dr Bob Wong Interim Director, Applied Statistics

Wk 10

Oct 27

Evaluating Research – Research Critique

Synthesizing Qualitative Research

Developing Your Research Topics

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 11

Nov 3

State-of-Science –

Evaluating Integrative Research Reviews & Research Syntheses

Developing Your Research Topics

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 12

Nov 10 Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development – Integrative Research Critique Presentations I

Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4)

Wk 13

Nov 17

Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development –

Integrative Research Critique Presentations II

Dr Becky Christian Presentations (4)

Wk 14

Nov.24

Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development –

Research Program – Children Growing Up with Cystic Fibrosis

Developing Your Research Topics

Dr Becky Christian

Wk 15 Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development Dr Becky Christian

Presentations (4)

Dec 8 Research Synthesis & Knowledge Development

Developing Your Research Program

Research Synthesis Presentations II (4 students)

Presentations (4)

Dec 10 Research Synthesis Paper Due:

Wednesday, 12/10/08 by 5pm (electronic submission)

Papers

Revised N7010 Syllabus – August 2008/BJC