The student will be able to:

1. Describe the difference between general writing and scientific writing.
2. Discuss the techniques for writing a scientific paper, including paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and citations.
3. Describe the process of summarizing and making connections between various research findings in a literature review.
4. Describe the editing process, including incorporating formative feedback and evaluative strategies.
5. Describe the role and process of writing an abstract for a literature review.
6. Discuss the purpose and role of scientific communication in promoting the dissemination of knowledge.
7. Describe the process of creating a poster presentation highlighting the key findings of their capstone project.
8. Describe the differences and purposes of various scientific communication and data presentation methods.

1. Differences between general writing and scientific writing
   1. Purpose
   2. Audience
   3. Structure
   4. Use of evidence
   5. Language and terminology
   6. Objectivity vs. subjectivity
   7. Tone/style
2. Principles of writing
   1. Sentence and paragraph structure
      1. Linking key terms
         1. Definitions
         2. Consistency
      2. Transitions
         1. ​Functions of transition
         2. Types of transition
      3. Parallel form
      4. Plagiarism
         1. Techniques for avoiding plagiarism
         2. Self-plagiarism
3. Techniques for writing a scientific paper
   1. Paraphrasing
   2. Summarizing
   3. Quoting
   4. Citation pattern
   5. Use of acronyms
4. Writing a literature review
   1. Structure
      1. Introduction
      2. Main body
      3. Conclusion
      4. References
   2. Organization of the text
      1. Summary of source material
         1. Concise presentation
         2. Focus on relevance
         3. Contextualization
      2. Making connections between citations
         1. Linking concepts
         2. Highlighting agreement or disagreement
         3. Identifying gaps
         4. Acknowledging controversies
      3. Distinguishing between research findings and other sources of information
         1. Clarifying source types
         2. Prioritizing research findings
         3. Supporting vs. supplemental information
      4. Comparing new findings and existing knowledge
         1. Contextualizing new findings
         2. Highlighting contradictions
         3. Implications for future research
5. Writing a title
   1. Content of title
      1. Reflecting the scope and focus
      2. Incorporating key terms
      3. Avoiding ambiguity
      4. Highlighting research methodology
      5. Target audience
      6. Conciseness
      7. Clarity over creativity
6. Editing process
   1. Incorporating formative feedback
   2. Peer reviews
      1. Critically reviewing peers' work
      2. Providing constructive feedback
      3. Effectively utilizing peer feedback
   3. Evaluative strategies
      1. ​Self-assessment
      2. Using checklists for evaluation
   4. Continuing process
      1. ​Ongoing refinement
      2. Evaluating progress
7. Writing an abstract
   1. Role of abstract
   2. Abstracts for descriptive papers
      1. Purpose
      2. Structure
         1. Overview of the problem
            1. Problem statement
            2. Objective
            3. Scope
         2. Findings
            1. Summary and interpretation of key results
         3. Conclusion
            1. Implications
      3. Format
         1. Length
         2. Omission of citations
8. Scientific communication
   1. Poster presentation
      1. ​Purpose
      2. Types of posters
      3. Guidelines for creating posters
         1. Layout/design
         2. Graphics and visuals
         3. Length
      4. Critiquing posters
         1. Content
         2. Design
         3. Clarity
         4. Readability
   2. Other types of scientific communication
      1. Purpose and structure for various methods of scientific communication
         1. Presentations
         2. Oral briefing
         3. Conference presentations
         4. Talks to community members
         5. Table clinics
         6. Round table discussion
         7. Scholarly publications
            1. Dental hygiene research journals
            2. Overview of publication process
   3. Displaying data
      1. Purpose and considerations for data visualization
         1. Bar graphs
         2. Pie charts
         3. Line graphs
         4. Tables

Not applicable.

Discussions
Written essay assignments
Writing a literature review
Creating an online poster
Peer reviews

Online delivery of course content, including written and multimedia content
Weekly written feedback
Guiding discussions
Facilitating the course throughout the term

Galvan, J.L., and M.C. Galvan. Writing Literature Reviews, 8th ed.. 2024.

Ridley, Diana. The Literature Review, 2nd ed.. 2012.

Although the Ridley text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study. The book is highly effective in engaging students and supporting their learning. Students frequently express that they enjoy the material and find it accessible, relevant, and directly aligned with the course content. Despite the publication date, the concepts and foundational knowledge presented remains highly applicable to what students learn in this course.

1. Write the first draft of your literature review, incorporating at least 25 scholarly resources that you have gathered over the course of three quarters. Ensure that your review follows the structure discussed in the module
2. Write an abstract (250-300 words) summarizing your literature review. Include the following components:
   1. Introduction
   2. Purpose
   3. Findings
   4. Conclusion
3. Read the "Paraphrase Tutorial" and respond to the following questions:
   1. In a paragraph, reflect on your past experiences with paraphrasing and how the new information from the tutorial might help you in future writing tasks
   2. In a short paragraph, identify one key point from the video that is new to you, or discuss a concept or reminder that will be beneficial for your future writing
4. Complete a peer review for your assigned peers' literature reviews, providing constructive feedback based on the criteria provided
5. Create an online poster illustrating the key findings of your literature review