Writing II - Advanced Clinical Documentation and Research

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Building upon foundational knowledge, this course further develops students' expertise in clinical documentation and integrates advanced research and argumentation skills relevant to the helping professions. Students will refine their abilities in creating comprehensive and ethical documentation, encompassing screening, intake, assessment, treatment plans, clinical reports, clinical progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data, with an emphasis on nuanced detail and professional standards. The course focuses on developing critical research skills, including the ability to read, question, summarize, and synthesize academic research using annotation strategies and to conduct effective research using a variety of search strategies. Students will learn to determine the credibility of a source and how that source contributes to the broader area of research. Furthermore, this course emphasizes advanced academic writing, enabling students to write arguments with a clear line of reasoning, diverse and effective evidence, and intentional organization. Finally, students will apply their research and analytical skills to identify and evaluate problems of practice, utilizing student-centered research, academic reading, and writing skills to contribute to the broader topic within their field.