Section: Module 4: Lesson 1: Effective Writing and Reporting in Psychology | Introduction to Mental Health Professions | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Recognize the use of standard English, including generally accepted grammar.
- Recognize that writing content and format differ based on purpose (e.g., blogs, memos, journal articles) and audience.
- Discuss the overall organization (e.g., beginning, development, ending) that fits the purpose.
- Explain how to interpret quantitative data displayed in statistics, graphs, and tables, including statistical symbols in research reports.
- Explain how results can be analyzed.
- Describe how to use information from data to form conclusions.
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the entire webpage. (14 minutes)
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Read the content under the headings "Introduction," " Data Display and Description of Research Data," "Quantitative Data" and "Graphical Description of Quantitative Data." (6 minutes)
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Read from "Interpreting Experimental Findings" to " Reporting Research." (5 minutes)
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In this learning activity, you will assess the hypothetical scenario and respond accordingly.
Step 1: Review
Read all the required materials for the lesson and review the scenario below:
You are part of the communications team at your local health authority office. There has been a spike in COVID-19 cases in the region, while vaccination has declined. Write a communication plan, which is to be distributed across three different types of media to help spread awareness and encourage the population to take precautions.
Step 2: Respond
Write a 300-400 word post in which you consider the following:
- Identify three (3) different audience groups within the population
- Apply the most effective type of media and communication strategy for each identified
- Ensure that you make a note of any special considerations in delivering information to the intended audiences
Step 3: Share
To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).
Step 4: Interact
To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”