RES 405 Research in Health Sciences

This course introduces students to the foundations of academic research and scholarly writing within the context of the health sciences. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, students will learn how to locate, evaluate, and ethically incorporate scientific literature into their writing. Key topics include APA formatting, peer-reviewed research, critical reading of scientific texts, synthesis of sources, and constructing well-supported, thesis-driven arguments relevant to healthcare issues. Students will practice writing research papers, annotated bibliographies, and literature reviews aligned with professional health communication standards. Special attention is given to addressing health disparities, cultural humility in language, and writing for diverse audiences in both academic and clinical settings.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

HTH 302, MTH 102 or other statistics course