Communication Processes and Types

Detailed examination of multiple elements related to a topic, aiming to clarify complex issues.

Starting with a question, reviewing literature, analyzing critically, summarizing knowledge, examining the concept/issue closely, and discussing insights from different perspectives, and avoiding overt opinions.

Present information objectively, letting the evidence and logical analysis convey your understanding, rather than expressing personal opinions directly.

Determining the relevant information from existing sources to support your analysis/understanding. You use it to find the known information while also finding literature that helps to establish criteria.

Thinking deeply to understand why something happened, or to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different perspectives.

Writing aimed to influence readers' viewpoints using evidence and well-rounded arguments.

Start with an engaging introduction, key points with evidence, address counterarguments, and conclude with a call to action.

Evaluating and analyzing a text or issue, going beyond summary to offer an informed opinion.

Clearly defining the issue, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, synthesizing, and developing new ideas while using sources.

A reasoned opinion that's supported and explained using evidence.

In persuasive writing, avoid emotionally charged language like "good" or "evil" to maintain clear, objective arguments.

Facts can be proven, but opinions can only be supported, explained, and persuasively presented.

Analyzing research studies by evaluating purpose, methods, data support, and nursing implications.

Connects closely related independent clauses or separates items in a long list.

A group of words containing a subject and a verb; expresses a complete thought.

Two independent clauses joined only by a comma.

Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation.

Independent clause + semi-colon + second independent clause.

Use colons to introduce a list and commas to separate items in the list.

Avoid using words such as 'very,' 'quite,' and 'extremely' in nursing writing, opt instead for more precise wording.

Use a period to separate two distinct sentences. Do not use a comma to join them.

Transition words connect ideas and show relationships between sentences and paragraphs. They guide readers through the flow of information.

An introduction grabs the reader's attention, reveals the paper's focus, and provides a brief overview.

A conclusion summarizes key points, leaves a lasting impression, and clarifies the significance of the topic for the reader.

Academic integrity means presenting your own ideas honestly and acknowledging when you borrow ideas from others.

A citation is a reference to a source that gives credit to the original author.

Plagiarism is using someone else's work without giving them credit.

Paraphrasing means putting someone else's ideas into your own words.

Style rules provide a consistent and organized format for academic writing, making it easier to read and understand.

Revising focuses on the overall structure and flow of ideas, while editing focuses on improving the language and grammar.

Revising involves examining the organization, cohesion, and style and tone of your writing.

Ensuring the ideas in your paper flow logically from one point to the next, with each section reinforcing the main idea.

Print your paper, highlight main ideas, outline the ideas, and read your paragraphs slowly to identify places where transitions or re-writing would improve flow.

Creating a smooth flow in your writing by using transitions to connect ideas.

A transition phrase like "Given X, the implications for this topic include X" helps connect ideas and create a smooth flow.

Focusing on the language and expression of your ideas, improving word choice, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

To produce a polished, mature piece of writing that is ready for publication.

Examining how parts of a paper work together to create a cohesive whole, looking for any awkward or out-of-place sections.

Incorporating source material smoothly into the paper, avoiding distracting random quotes or overuse of paraphrasing and direct quotes.

Reading your paper aloud helps to identify unnecessary information, assess the flow of ideas, and ensure clear understanding of cited details.

Making adjustments to improve the unity and flow of your paper, ensuring all ideas connect logically and contribute to the overall argument.

A concise and engaging title that captures attention, frames the subject matter, and conveys tone to the reader.

A title often separated by a colon, with the first part emphasizing the topic and the second part highlighting the approach or methods.

Revising the title during the final stages of writing to ensure it accurately reflects the paper's content and purpose.

Tips for writing a good title, including avoiding abbreviations, limiting length, choosing words carefully, removing unnecessary words, and rereading the introduction.