Department of Interdisciplinary StudiesIDST 1250Writing for the Health Professional - Dr. Nasser Masri
Course Description
This course is designed to implement and engage students’ discussion that relates to different writing mechanical aspects, styles and structure. It further links universal experimental and reasonable functions and applications to familiar or widespread writing settings and positions we can find in the medical and other health fields.
In many professional disciplines, writing communication is one of the most important types of communication. However, in the medical or any other health care fields, there is a high sprouting demand for efficient and experienced and knowledgeable professionals who have the abilities to write well. The Writing for the Health Professional introductory course allows students to understand, establish, flourish, expand, and apply writing techniques and processes that are proper, systematic and authentic, definite, accountable and hearers suitable.
The following major topical units are presented in the course of Writing for the Health Professional:
1250.01 Effective Writing Skills Guidelines for the Writing Process, Writing Style, and Computer Writing.1250.02 Noun Types, Nouns Functions and Characteristics, and Writing the Medical Letter.1250.03 Pronouns Types, Office Memorandum Writing Techniques, and Writing Effective Electronic Mail.1250.04 Verbs Types and Parts, and Medical Records and Reports Writing.1250.05 Sentences Structures, Classifications and Components, and Documenting and Charting Health Records.1250.06 The Right Use of Punctuations When Writing Medical Reports.1250.07 The Right Use of Adjectives in the Following Medical Reports: Radiological, Pathological, Discharge, and Operative.1250.08 The Right Use of Adverbs in the Medical Office Written Communications Such as: Facsimile, Phone Messages, and Meeting
Minutes 1250.09 Introduction to Propositions and Conjunctions and their use in Research, Manuscripts, and Grants Writing.1250.10 Introduction to Phrases, Clauses, and Promotional Writing.1250.11 Introduction to Paragraphs Types, Structures, Organizations, and Unity While Avoiding Plagiarism.
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Credits/Modes of Instruction
This is a 3-credit undergraduate course in lecture format that relies on regular activities, class discussions, assignments, and completion of weekly topics.
Prerequisites
Successful high school completion of the Dynamics of Health Care in Society and at least one other Rutgers Health Science Careers course for College credit.
Instructor
The instructor will be a Rutgers-SHP faculty (or adjunct) member.
Course Goals and Objectives:
GoalsThe goal of this course is to build a foundation for written communication in health professions with an emphasis on development of clear and accurate writing techniques.
List of GoalsThe goals of this course are not limited to the followings, but to more essential and ramification goals that might arise during the course of study:
Finalize all summative assessments within the course designated days.Form group discussions.Complete, discuss, explain and elaborate on all Unit(s)/Chapter(s) assignments.Make sure all or most students complete and pass units/chapters quizzes and testsDiscuss and generate comprehensive Patient Education Handout as class projects.Explain and accomplish a research project – Informative Review Paper by all students.Answer all or most arising critical thinking questions.Completely answer to Unit(s)/Chapter(s) exercises questions.Read and complete all units/chapters handoutsWrite and explain unit(s)/chapter(s) Healthcare Paper.Understand the processes of writing methods, write your own paper, and avoid Plagiarism.
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ObjectivesAfter completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define the “Writing Process” and discuss how it can be applied to various forms of written communication in the healthcare setting.2. Utilize grammar rules regarding parts of speech and sentence structure appropriately. 3. Determine when and what types of punctuation marks to use in writing. 4. Recognize, define, and accurately spell various medical terms. 5. Describe the function of the medical record and discuss the impact of JCAHO standards and HIPAA guidelines on documentation. 6. Apply writing and grammar skills to “real world” medical communications ranging from constructing a simple medical office letter to
developing a research review paper.7. Compose an Informative Research Review Paper.8. Utilize components of the writing process to develop a Career Goals in Healthcare Paper.9. Define health literacy and apply these concepts in the development of a patient education handout. 10. Determine strategies for appropriately citing references and avoiding plagiarism.
Course Requirements
Requirements for CompletionAttendance is required to keep up with the information presented in class. Students will be expected to participate in classroom discussions and group activities. Each course unit will include readings, assignments, and a short quiz. In addition, successful completion the course projects will be required. There will be a cumulative final exam based on class content and assigned readings.
Requirements Weight
Attendance/Participation/Group Discussion 10%
Unit Assignments 15%
Unit Quizzes 15%
Patient Education Handout Project 10%
Research Project – Informative Review Paper 15%
Career Goals in Healthcare Paper 15%
Final Examination 20%
Total 100%
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Evaluation, Feedback and Grading Evaluation/Assessment Methods
Attendance/Participation/Group Discussion – Students are expected to attend all classes and participate in classroom discussions and group activities.
Unit Assignments – Each unit will have specific assignments geared to meet unit objectives. These assignments can be completed as homework or in class, as time permits.
Unit Quizzes – Students will be required to take a short quiz at the completion of each unit. Content will be based on lectures, readings, and classroom discussions/activities.
Course Projects – There will be three major projects due throughout the course. The objectives of these projects are to enable students to apply the learned writing techniques in the development of various types of written documents seen in the healthcare setting.
Final Examination – Successful completion of a cumulative final exam at the end of the course is required.
Feedback on Progress Students will receive feedback on their performance on a regular basis. Quantitative and qualitative feedback will be provided for all assignments, quizzes/tests, and projects.
Grade DeterminationThe minimum level of satisfactory performance in this course is a ‘C’ or better. To receive a ‘C’ or better, students must first complete ALL course requirements specified above, including meeting the minimum attendance expectation. Based on the evaluations methods and criteria previously described, each requirement is then scored on a 0-100 point scale. The final letter grade is based on the weighted average of all requirements, as specified in the table below.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be eligible to take the Health Science Careers standardized exam to determine college credit.
High school students must attain a C (73) or better to earn college credits.
For Writing for the Health Professional, the Rutgers School of Health Professions grade listed on transcript will be comprised of 50% of the Rutgers SHP standardized exam grade and 50% of the high school course grade.
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Health Science Careers ProgramGrading System
Weighted Average of All
Requirements
FinalLetterGrade
93-100 A
90-92.9 A-
87-89.9 B+
83-86.9 B
80-82.9 B-
77-79.9 C+
73-76.9 C
70-72.9 C-
67-69.9 D+
63-66.9 D
Less than 63 F
Unsatisfactory Performance/Progress
Unsatisfactory performance which may include late assignments and/or attendance or progress problems will be discussed individually on an as needed basis.
Faculty/Student Honor Code
(Refer to your SHP Student Handbook at http://shp.umdnj.edu/current_students/handbook.pdf)
The faculty of Rutgers-School of Health Professions believe that students must observe and support high standards of honesty and integrity in all aspects of education, practice, and research. For this reason, all matriculated and non-matriculated students in this course are expected to abide by the School's Faculty/Student Honor Code and accept responsibility to help ensure that these standards are maintained by reporting violations of the
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Honor Code observed in others. All violations will be considered with gravest concern and may be punishable with sanctions as severe as suspension or dismissal.
General Learning Resources
Required Textbook(s):Villemaire, D., Villemaire, L. Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional, 2nd Edition. NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. 2005. (ISBN: 140187374X)
Urdang, L. The Bantam Medical Dictionary. NY, NY: Market House Books. 2009. (ISBN: 0553592262)
Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 7th Edition. NY, NY: Delamar Thomson Learning. 2012. (ISBN:1-111-54328-3)
Software accompanying the above textbooks if available.
Other Required Learning Resources:
Additional Links:
Other various website links will be provided in the Learning Resources section for each unit in the Course Schedule. Students are required to access these websites for completion of assigned readings and activities
New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS) are referenced and available at these links:http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/career/CareerReadyPractices.pdf Career Readinesshttp://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/career/91.pdf Personal Financial Literacyhttp://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/career/92.pdf Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparationhttp://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/career/93.pdf Career and Technical Educationhttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy English Language Arts Standardshttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /CCRA/R/ English Language Arts Standards>>Anchor Standard>>College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Readinghttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /CCRA/W/ English Language Arts Standards>>Anchor Standard>>College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writinghttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /CCRA/SL/ English Language Arts Standards>>Anchor Standard>>College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listeninghttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /CCRA/L/ English Language Arts Standards>>Anchor Standard>>College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
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http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /RI/introduction-for-6-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Reading: Foundational Skills>>Introduction for K-5http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /RF/introduction/ English Language Arts Standards>>Reading: Informational Text>>Introduction for 6-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /W/introduction-for-6-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Writing>>Introduction for 6-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /SL/introduction-for-6-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Speaking & Listening>>Introduction for 6-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /L/introduction-for-6-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Language>>Introduction for 6-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy /L/Language-progressive-skills/ English Language Arts Standards>>Language>>Language Progressive Skillshttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/11-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Writing>>Introduction for 11-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/11-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Language>>Introduction for 11-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RST/11-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Science & Technical Subjects>>Introduction for 11-12http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/11-12/ English Language Arts Standards>>Speaking & Listening>>Introduction for 11-12
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Course Units/Schedule
Note: this schedule is a plan only, subject to change by the instructor as deemed necessary to achieve the course goals. Whenever possible, you will be notified in advance of any changes, especially those affecting course requirements or grading.
Unit/Begin Date
Topical Outline Learning Resources Activities/Assignments NJCCCS
Unit 3 Unit 3A Title: Chapter 3
Name of Chapter 3Pronouns
3:1 Pronouns Types3:1A Personal Pronouns3:1A1 Gender3:1A2 Number and Person3:1A3 Nominative Case3:1A4 Objective Case3:1A5 Progressive Case
List and describe Pronouns Types.
Explain Personal Pronouns. Discuss Gender. Identify Number and Person. Describe Nominative Case. Discuss Objective Case. Explain Progressive Case.
Unit 3B Title: Chapter 3
3:1 Pronouns Types3:1B Reflexive Pronouns3:1C Relative Pronouns3:1D Indefinite Pronouns
Read:
Text Chapter 3
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 3-1 to 3-11)
Medical Spelling (pg. 64) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 70-72) Comprehensive Review (pg.
72-73)
Complete Unit Quiz/Test 3
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2.f.
Pronouns in proper case (subjective, objective, possessive) and related to number and person.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.3
Pronoun-antecedent agreementL.3.a
Reflexive pronounsCCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.d
Relative pronounsCCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.b
Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreementL.3.1f.
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and personL.6.1c.
Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.,e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).L.6.1d
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3:1E Interrogative pronouns3:1F Demonstrative Pronouns3:2 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement3:2A Number3:2B Gender3:2C Person
List and identify Pronouns Types.
Describe Reflexive Pronouns. Explain Relative Pronouns. Discuss Indefinite Pronouns. Explain Interrogative pronouns. Define Demonstrative
Pronouns. Explain and discuss Pronoun-
Antecedent Agreement related to:
Number Gender Person
Unit 3C Title: Chapter 3
3:3 Pronoun Summary3:4 Medical Spelling3:5 The office Memorandum3:5A Structure of a Memo3:5B Writing the Memo
Discuss Pronouns Summary. Identify Medical Spelling. Explain the Office
Memorandum.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and CareersHEALTH SCIENCE (HL)HEALTH SCIENCE (HL)9.3.HL.1 to 9.3.HL.6
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (HL‐DIA)9.3.HL‐DIA.1 to 9.3.HL‐DIA.5
HEALTH INFORMATICS (HL‐HI)9.3.HL‐HI.1 to 9.3.HL‐HI.3
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (HL‐THR)9.3.HL‐THR.1 to 9.3.HL‐THR.4
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Discuss Memorandum Structure.
Perform Memorandum Writing.
Unit 3D Title: Chapter 3
3:6 Electronic Mail3:6A E-Mail Guidelines3:7 Office Memorandum and Electronic Mail Summary3:8 Comprehensive Review
Discuss Electronic Mail. Explain E-Mail Guidelines. Discuss Office Memorandum
and Electronic Mail Summary. Explore Comprehensive
Chapter Review. Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 3 & Objectives Summary:
Pronouns and Proper Writing Techniques for Office Memos and Email Identify and appropriately use
pronouns in writing. Accurately spell and define various
medical terms. Design a concise, clear, and direct
office memorandum. Discuss guidelines for developing
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an appropriate email message.
Unit 4 Unit 4A Title:Chapter 4
Name of Chapter 4Verbs
4:1 Types of Verbs4:1A Action Verbs4:1A1 Being Verbs4:1A2 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs4:1A2a Common Helping Verbs4:1A3 Linking Verbs4:1A3a Common Linking Verbs4:1A4 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs4:1A5 Gerunds4:1A6 Infinitives
Identify Types of Verbs. Differentiate between Action
Verbs, Being Verbs, Main Verbs and Helping Verbs, Common Helping Verbs, and Linking Verbs.
Describe Common Linking Verbs.
Explain Transitive and Intransitive Verbs.
Discuss Gerunds and Infinitives
Unit 4B Title: Chapter 4
4:1 Types of Verbs4:1B Person of a Verb4:1C Number of a Verb
Read:
Text Chapter 4
Visit the following website link and review the content:
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/summary/index.html
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 4-1 to 4-15)
Medical Spelling (pg. 93-94) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 99-101) Comprehensive Review (pg.
101-102)
Complete Unit 4 Quiz
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2.f.
Past tense and irregular verbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.b – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.c.
Verbs in the active and passive voice.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.c –
Verb tenses.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.c
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tenseL.5.1d.
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.L.8.1d.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
HEALTH INFORMATICS (HL‐HI)9.3.HL‐HI.1 to 9.3.HL‐HI.3
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4:1D Verb Tenses4:1D1 Present Tense4:1D2 Past Tense4:1D3 Future Tense4:1E Principal Parts of Verbs4:1E1 Regular Verbs4:1E2 Irregular Verbs4:1E3 Confusing and Troublesome Verbs4:1E3a Lie and Lay4:1E3b Rise and Raise4:1Ec Man and Can
Identify Types of Verbs. Differentiate between Action
Verbs, Being Verbs, Main Verbs and Helping Verbs, Common Helping Verbs, and Linking Verbs.
Describe Common Linking Verbs.
Explain Transitive and Intransitive Verbs.
Discuss Gerunds and Infinitives
Unit 4C Title: Chapter 4
4:2 Use of Verb Tenses in Sentences4:3 Voices of Verbs4:3A Active and Passive Verbs4:3B Identifying the Passive Voice4:4 Moods of Verbs4:5 Verbs Summary4:5A Verb Tenses5:5B Principal Parts of Speech
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4:5C Regular4:5D Irregular4:5E Voices of Verbs4:5F Moods of Verbs
Utilize the Use of Verb Tenses in Sentences.
Identify Voices of Verbs. Differentiate between Active
and Passive Verbs. Identify the Passive Voice. Explain Moods of Verbs. Discuss Verbs Summary. Explain Verb Tenses. Discuss Principal Parts of
Speech: regular, irregular, voices of verbs, and Moods of Verbs.
Unit 4D Title: Chapter 4
4:6 Medical Spelling4:7 The Medical Record4:8 The Language of the Medical Record4:9 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)4:10 Comprehensive Review
Identify Medical Spelling. Define The Medical Record. Explain The Language of the
Medical Record. Discuss The Health Insurance
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Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Explain Comprehensive chapter Review .
Define, pronounce, and spell all key medical terms.
Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 4 & Objectives Summary:
Verbs and The Medical Record Identify and appropriately use the
various forms of verbs in writing. Accurately spell and define various
medical verbs. Describe the purpose of the
medical record. Identify the essential components
of charting data in the medical record. Discuss the importance of
meeting JCAHO standards and adhering to HIPAA guidelines when charting in the medical record.
Unit 5 Unit 5A Title: Chapter 5
Name of Chapter 5Sentences
5:1 Components of Sentences5:2 Sentence Structure5:2A Simple Sentences5:2B Compound Sentences5:2C Complex Sentences5:2D Compound-Complex Sentences
Read:
Text Chapter 5
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 5-1 to 5-11)
Medical Spelling (pg. 120-121) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 128-130)
Simple, compound, and complex sentences. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1. i
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.L.3.3a.
Choose punctuation for effect.L.4.3b.
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Define Components of Sentences.
Explain Sentence Structure. Discuss Simple Sentences. Define Compound Sentences. Discuss Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences.
Unit 5B Title: Chapter 5
5:3 Classifications of Sentences5:3A Declarative Sentences5:3B Imperative Sentences5:3C Interrogative Sentences
Discuss Classifications of Sentences.
Explain Declarative Sentences. Discuss Imperative Sentences. Discuss Interrogative
Sentences
Unit 5C Title: Chapter 5
5:3 Classifications of Sentences5:3D Exclamatory Sentences5:3D1 Ineffective Sentences5:3D1a The Fragmented Sentence5:3D1b The Comma Splice5:3D1c The Run-on Sentence5:3D2 Effective Sentences5:3D2a Parallel Structure5:3D2b Conciseness5:3D2c Diction
Comprehensive Review (pg. 131)
Complete Unit 5 Quiz/Test
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.L.5.1d.
Use punctuation to separate items in a series.L.5.2a.
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.L.8.1d
Use parallel structure.L.9-10.1a.
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5:3D2d Positive Statements5:3D3 Sentence Summary5:3D3a Classifications of Sentences
Explain Exclamatory Sentences.
Discuss Ineffective Sentences. Explain The Fragmented
Sentence. Define The Comma Splice. Explain The Run-on Sentence. Discuss Effective Sentences. Define Parallel Structure. Define Conciseness. Define Diction. Explain Positive Statements. Discuss Sentence Summary. Explain Classifications of
Sentences.
Unit 5D Title: Chapter 5
5:4 Medical Spelling5:5 Charting and Documenting5:5A Traditional or Narrative Charting5:5B SOAP5:5C SOAPE5:5D SOAPIE5:5E SOAPIER5:5F PIE5:6 Charting and Documenting Summary5:7 Comprehensive Review
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Define Medical Spelling. Discuss Charting and
Documenting. Explain the Difference Between
Traditional or Narrative Charting
Define and Explain SOAP. Define and Explain SOAPE. Define and Explain SOAPIE. Define and Explain SOAPIER. Define and Explain PIE. Understand Charting and
Documenting Summary. Understand Comprehensive
Chapter Review Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 5 & Objectives Summary:
Sentences and Documentation in the Medical Record Identify basic types of sentence
structures. Describe common causes of poorly
constructed sentences. Discuss some of the key elements
of good sentence structure. Accurately spell and define various
medical terms. Recognize different forms of
charting in the medical record.
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Unit 6 Unit 6A Title: Chapter 6
Name of Chapter 6Punctuation
6:1 Punctuation6:1A The Period6:1A1 Other Uses for the Period6:1B The Question Mark6:1C The Exclamation Point6:2 The Comma6:3 The Semicolon6:4 The Colon6:5 Parentheses6:6 The Dash6:7 The Hyphen6:8 The Apostrophe6:9 Italic6:10 Quotation Marks
Define Punctuation. Define the Period and its use in
the sentence. Explain Other Uses for the
Period. Define the Question Mark and
its use in the sentence. Define the Exclamation Point
and its use in the sentence. Define the Comma and its use
in the sentence. Define the Semicolon and its
use in the sentence. Define the Colon and its use in
the sentence. Define Parentheses and their
Read:
Text Chapter 6
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 6-1 to 6-5)
Medical Spelling (pg. 148) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 152-153) Comprehensive Review (pg.
154)
Complete Unit 6 Quiz/Test
Punctuation and spelling when writing.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3
Choose punctuation for effect.L.4.3b.
Use punctuation to separate items in a series.L.5.2a.
Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.L.6.2a – L.6.2.bCCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2.a. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2.b. –
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (HL‐DIA)9.3.HL‐DIA.1 to 9.3.HL‐DIA.5
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (HL‐THR)9.3.HL‐THR.1 to 9.3.HL‐THR.4
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use in the sentence. Define the Dash and its use. Define the Hyphen and its use. Define the Apostrophe and its
use. Define Italic. Define Quotation Marks and
their use in the sentence.
Unit 6B Title: Chapter 6
6:11 Punctuation Summary6:12 Medical Spelling6:13 History and Physical Reports6:14 Consultation Report6:15 Medical Reports Summary6:16 Skills Review6:17 Comprehensive Review
Explain Punctuation Summary. Identify Medical Spelling. Explain History and Physical
Reports. Discuss Consultation Report. Explain Medical Reports
Summary. Perform Skills Review. Explain Comprehensive chapter
Review.
Chapter 6 & Objectives Summary:
Punctuation and Medical Reports Recognize when and what types of
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punctuation marks to use in writing.
Accurately spell and define various medical terms.
Describe the purpose and components of a History & Physical Report (H&P) and a Consultation Report.
Unit 7 Unit 7A Title: Chapter 7
Name of Chapter 7Adjectives
7:1 Types of Adjectives7:1A Limiting Adjectives7:1A1 A and AN7:1A2 Singular and Plural7:1B Interrogative and Proper Adjectives7:1C Predicate and Compound Adjectives7:1D Descriptive Adjectives
Identify Types of Adjectives. Know Limiting Adjectives. Differentiate between A and
AN. Understand Singular and Plural. Explain Interrogative and
Proper Adjectives. Discuss Predicate and
Compound Adjectives. Describe Descriptive
Adjectives.
Read:
Text Chapter 7
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 7-1 to 7-6)
Medical Spelling (pg. 168-169) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 174-177) Comprehensive Review (pg.
177)
Complete Unit 7 Quiz/Test
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2.f.
Adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3
Adjectives and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.b – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1. c
Combine sentences with compound predicates to make their writing less wordy.L.4.1a, L.4.1e, L.4.1f, L.3.1i, L.4.2c, L.3.3a, L.5.3a, L.4.3a
Descriptive adjectives.L.4.1a, L.4.1e, L.4.1f, L.3.1i, L.4.2c, L.3.3a
Irregular forms of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.L.8.1a, L.7.1a, L.3.1c, L.3.1f, L.3.1g
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Unit 7B Title: Chapter 7
7:2 Placement of Adjectives7:3 Modifiers and Placement7:4 Degree of Adjectives to Express Comparison7:4A Positive7:4B Comparative7:4C Superlative7:4D Other Comparisons
Describe Placement of Adjectives.
Discuss Modifiers and Placement.
Explain the Degree of Adjectives to Express Comparison.
Define Positive. Define Comparative. Define Superlative.
Unit 7C Title: Chapter 7
7:5 Troublesome Adjectives7:6 Eponyms7:7 Adjective Summary7:8 Degrees Comparison Summary
Discuss Troublesome Adjectives.
Define Eponyms. Explain Adjective Summary. Discuss the Degrees
Comparison Summary.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (HL‐DIA)9.3.HL‐DIA.1 to 9.3.HL‐DIA.5
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (HL‐THR)9.3.HL‐THR.1 to 9.3.HL‐THR.4
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Unit 7D Title: Chapter 7
7:9 Medical Spelling7:10 Radiology Report7:11 Pathology Report7:12 Discharge Summary7:13 Operative Report7:14 Medical Reports Summary7:15Comprehensive Review
Identify Medical Spelling. Understand Radiology Report. Explain Pathology Report. Define Discharge Summary. Explain Operative Report. Discuss Medical Reports
Summary. Discuss. Comprehensive
chapter Review. Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 7 & Objectives Summary:
Adjectives and Medical Reports Recognize various types of
adjectives and apply rules of proper placement.
Accurately spell and define various medical terms.
Define an eponym and be aware of
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the rules related to its proper spelling and capitalization. Describe the purpose and
components of the following medical reports: radiology, pathology, discharge summary, and operative.
Unit 8 Unit 8A Title: Chapter 8
Name of Chapter 8Adverbs
8:1 Recognizing Adverbs8:2 Adverbs as Modifiers8:3 Frequency Adverbs
Recognize Adverbs. Explain Adverbs as Modifiers. Discuss Frequency Adverbs.
Unit 8B Title: Chapter 8
8:4 Degrees of Adverbs to Express Comparison8:4A Positive8:4B Comparative8:4C Superlative8:4D Other Comparisons
Describe the Degrees of Adverbs to Express Comparison.
Explain Positive. Explain Comparative. Define Superlative. Discuss Other Comparisons.
Read:
Text Chapter 8
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 8-1 to 8-7)
Medical Spelling (pg. 187) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 192-193) Comprehensive Review (pg.
193-194)
Complete Unit 8 Quiz/Test
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2.f.
Adjectives and adverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.b – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1. c
Irregular forms of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs.L.8.1a, L.7.1a, L.3.1c, L.3.1f, L.3.1g.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and CareersHEALTH SCIENCE (HL)HEALTH SCIENCE (HL)9.3.HL.1 to 9.3.HL.6
HEALTH INFORMATICS (HL‐HI)9.3.HL‐HI.1 to 9.3.HL‐HI.3
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Unit 8C Title: Chapter 8
8:5 Changing Adjectives into Adverbs8:6 Negative Adverbs8:6A Not as a Contraction8:6B Double Negatives8:7 Placement of Adverbs8:8 Troublesome Adverbs8:9 Adverbs Summary
Discuss Changing Adjectives into Adverbs.
Explain Negative Adverbs. Discuss Not as a Contraction. Explain Double Negatives. Discuss Placement of Adverbs. Define Troublesome Adverbs. Discuss Adverbs Summary.
Unit 8D Title: Chapter 8
8:10 Medical Spelling8:11 Facsimile8:12 Phone Messages8:13 Minutes of a Meeting8:14 Facsimile, Phone Message, and Minutes of a Meeting Summary8:15 Comprehensive Review
Identify Medical Spelling. Perform Facsimile. Place Phone Messages. Take Minutes of a Meeting.
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Discuss and write Facsimile, Phone Message, and Minutes of a Meeting Summary.
Explain Comprehensive chapter Review.
Define, pronounce, and spell all key medical terms.
Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 8 & Objectives Summary:
Adverbs and Medical Office Written Communications Recognize and use adverbs
effectively with special attention to proper placement.
Accurately spell and define various medical terms. Describe appropriate format
and writing style for common written communications in the medical office setting: facsimiles, phone messages, and meeting minutes.
Unit 9 Unit 9A Title: Chapter 9
Name of Chapter 9Prepositions and Conjunctions
9:1 Prepositions9:1A Compound Prepositions9:1A1 Prepositional Noun/Pronoun Modifiers9:1A2 Prepositional Verb Modifiers
Read:
Text Chapter 9
Visit the following website link and review the content:
APA Documentation – The Writing Center at the
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 9-1 to 9-9)
Medical Spelling (pg. 206) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 218-220) Comprehensive Review (pg.
The functions of prepositions and conjunctions.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.1.a - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.1.b.
Use of frequently occurring prepositions and conjunctions.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.
Utilize accounting tools,
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9:1B Prepositions Phrases9:1C Problematic Prepositions9:1D Prepositions at the End of a Sentence
Define Prepositions. Explain Compound
Prepositions. Discuss Prepositional
Noun/Pronoun Modifiers. Explain Prepositional Verb
Modifiers. Identify Prepositions Phrases. Define Problematic
Prepositions. Explain Prepositions at the End
of a Sentence.
Unit 9B Title: Chapter 9
9:2 Conjunctions9:2A Coordinating Conjunctions9:2B Correlative Conjunctions9:2C Subordinating Conjunctions9:3 Prepositions and Conjunctions Summary9:4 Summary of the Parts of Speech
Define Conjunctions. Explain Coordinating
Conjunctions. Discuss Correlative
Conjunctions. Define Subordinating
University of Wisconsin – Madison: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/DocAPA.html
Medical Dictionary
220-221)
Complete Unit 9 Quiz/Test
strategies and systems to plan, monitor, manage and maintain the use of financial resources.9.3.12.FN-ACT.2
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (HL‐BRD)9.3.HL‐BRD.1 to 9.3.HL‐BRD.6
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Conjunctions. Discuss Prepositions and
Conjunctions Summary. Explain Speech Parts
Summary.
Unit 9C Title: Chapter 9
9:5 Medical Spelling9:6 Research, Manuscripts, Grants9:7 Research9:8 Manuscripts9:8A General Format Guidelines9:8B APA Writing Style9:8B1 Title Page9:8B2 Abstract Page9:8B3 Text Page9:8B4 Reference Page9:8B5 Citations
Identify Medical Spelling. Define and explain Research,
Manuscripts, and Grants. Discuss Research. Explain Manuscripts. Define General Format
Guidelines. Explain Writing Style. Explain Title Page. Discuss Abstract Page. Explain Text Page. Explore Reference Page. Explain Citations.
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Unit 9D Title: Chapter 9
9:9 Grant Writing9:9A Proposal Summary9:9B Introduction9:9C Problem Statement9:9D Goals and Objectives9:9E Methods9:9F Evaluation9:9G Future Funding9:9H Budget9:9I Appendix9:10 Research, Manuscripts, Grants Summary9:11 Comprehensive Summary
Understand Grant Writing. Discuss Proposal Summary. Explain Introduction. Define Problem Statement. Explain the Goals and
Objectives. Discuss Methods. Explain Evaluation. Explore Future Funding. Discuss Budget. Explain Appendix. Discuss Research, Manuscripts,
and Grants Summary. Understand Comprehensive
chapter Summary. Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all
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key terms.
Chapter 9 & Objectives Summary:
Prepositions/Conjunctions and The Research Manuscript and Grant Proposal Recognize appropriate use of
prepositions and conjunctions. Accurately spell and define various
medical terms. Discuss common types of medical
writing and describe their purpose and components including research manuscripts and grant proposals.
Describe and apply basic APA guidelines for writing style and reference citations. Compose an Informative
Research Review Paper.
Unit 10 Unit 10A Title: Chapter 10
Name of Chapter 10Phrases and Clauses
10:1 Phrases10:1A Propositional Phrases10:1A1 Prepositional Phrases Used As a Noun10:1A2 Prepositional Phrases Used As an Adjectives10:1A3 Propositional Phrases Used As an Adverbs
Define Phrases. Explain Propositional Phrases.
Read:
Text Chapter 10
Visit the following website links and review the content:
Quick Guide to Health Literacy – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/quickguide/Quickguide.pdf
Writing East to Read
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 10-1 to 10-8)
Medical Spelling (pg. 232-233) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 238-240)
Classroom Discussion: Why are the key differences between writing for the healthcare professional, the patient, or the general public?
Words, phrases and clauses.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9.10.10
Types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial).CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.B.
Choose words and phrases for effect.L.3.a.
Choose words and phrases to
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Identify Prepositional Phrases Used As a Noun.
Understand Prepositional Phrases Used As an Adjectives.
Discuss Propositional Phrases Used As an Adverbs.
Unit 10B Title: Chapter 10
10:1 Phrases10:1B Verbal Phrases10:1B1 Participial Phrase10:1B2 Gerund Phrase10:1B3 Infinitive Phrase10:1C Appositive Phrase
Define Phrases. Identify Verbal Phrases. Explain Participial Phrase. Discuss Gerund Phrase. Explain Infinitive Phrase. Define Appositive Phrase.
Unit 10C Title: Chapter 10
10:2 Clauses10:2A Independent Clause10:2B Dependent Clauses10:3 Noun Clauses10:3A Adjective Clause10:3B Adverb Clause
Define Clauses. Explain Independent Clause. Discuss Dependent Clauses.
Materials – Center for Medicare Education: http://www.ihconline.org/UserDocs/Pages/WritingEasyToReadMaterials.pdf
Medical Dictionary
Complete Unit 10 Quiz/Test
convey ideas precisely.L.4.3a.
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.L.7.1c.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
HEALTH INFORMATICS (HL‐HI)9.3.HL‐HI.1 to 9.3.HL‐HI.3
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Define Noun Clauses. Identify Adjective Clause. Understand Adverb Clause.
Unit 10D Title: Chapter 10
10:4 Phrases Summary10:5 Clauses Summary10:6 Medical Spelling10:7 Promotional Writing10:8 Comprehensive Review
Explain Phrases Summary. Discuss Clauses Summary. Identify Medical Spelling. Discuss Promotional Writing. Understand Comprehensive
chapter Review. Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 10 & Objectives Summary:
Phrases/Clauses and Promotional Writing Recognize phrases and clauses and
describe how they function within the structure of a sentence.
Accurately spell and define various medical terms.
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Describe promotional writing and its uses in healthcare.
Define health literacy and why this concept is important to consider in the development of patient education literature. Develop a Patient Education
Handout.
Unit 11 Unit 11A Title: Chapter 11
Name of Chapter 11The Paragraph
11:1 Types of Paragraphs11:1A Narrative Paragraph11:1B Descriptive Paragraph11:1C Expository Paragraph11:1D Persuasive Paragraph
Identify Types of Paragraphs. Discuss Narrative Paragraph. Describe Descriptive
Paragraph. Explain Expository Paragraph. Define Persuasive Paragraph.
Unit 11B Title: Chapter 11
11:2 Structure of a Paragraph11:2A Topic Sentence11:2B Supporting Sentences11:2C Concluding Sentence11:2D Putting It All Together
Explain the Structure of a Paragraph.
Read:
Text Chapter 11
Avoiding Plagiarism – Purdue Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/1/
Quoting and Paraphrasing – The Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin –Madison: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QuotingSources.html
Medical Dictionary
Complete the following Activities:
All Practice Activities (Practice 11-1 to 11-5)
Medical Spelling (pg. 251-252) – define all of the medical terms
Skills Review (pg. 252-253)
Complete Unit 11 Quiz/Test
Recognize variations from standard English in their won and others writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.L.6.1e.
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3.C
Overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.4.a
Avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2 –CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3
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Discuss Topic Sentence. Define Supporting Sentences. Understand Concluding
Sentence. Explain Putting It All Together. Define Persuasive Paragraph.
Unit 11C Title: Chapter 11
11:3 Paragraph Organization11:3A Time Example11:3B Location Example11:3C Deduction Example11:3D Induction Example11:3E Cause and Effect Example11:3F Comparison Example11:3G Definition Example
Organize Paragraph Organization.
Define Time Example. Identify Location Example. Explain Deduction Example. Discuss Induction Example. Explain Cause and Effect
Example. Define Comparison Example. Define Definition Example.
Unit 11D Title: Chapter 11
11:4 Paragraph Unity11:5 Paragraph Summary11:6 Medical Spelling11:7 Comprehensive Review
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11:8 Defining and avoiding Plagiarism, and its consequences
Explain Paragraph Unity. Discuss Paragraph Summary. Identify Medical Spelling. Understand Comprehensive
chapter Review. Understand How to Avoid
Plagiarism. Define, pronounce, and spell all
key medical terms. Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
Chapter 11 & Objectives Summary:
Paragraphs and Avoiding Plagiarism Recognize and write different types
of paragraphs. Describe the structure and
development of a paragraph. Accurately spell and define various
medical terms. Determine strategies for
appropriately citing references and avoiding plagiarism. Incorporate grammar, sentence
structure, and paragraph rules into final draft of Careers Goals in Healthcare Paper.
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