Syllabus

Schedule

Weekly Dates

Week 1: Jan 5 – Jan 11
Week 2: Jan 12 – Jan 18
Week 3: Jan 19 – Jan 25
Week 4: Jan 26 – Feb 1
Week 5: Feb 2 – Feb 8
Week 6: Feb 9 – Feb 15
Week 7: Feb 16 – Feb 22
Week 8: Feb 23 – Mar 1
Week 9: Mar 2 – Mar 8
Week 10: Mar 9 – Mar 15
Week 11: Mar 16 – Mar 22
Week 12: Mar 23 – Mar 29
Week 13: Mar 30 – Apr 5
Week 14: Apr 6 – Apr 12
Week 15: Apr 13 – Apr 19
Week 16: Apr 20 – Apr 24

Major Due Dates

Draft Letter of Intent	Week 3
Writing a Grant Assignments	Weeks 4 – 7
Secondary Data Analyses	Weeks 8 – 10
Abstract and DUNE Agreement are due	Week 13
Final Poster and Brief Recorded Presentation is due	Week 14
Oral Presentation is due	middle of Week 15

Please note all due date times are according to Eastern Time. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your instructor.

Week One

Weekly Learning Outcomes

By the end of this week, you will address the following competencies:

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis,  and interprets results in various data analysis situations
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. 
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving.
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods.

Lectures 

Required Readings

Assignments

Week 1 Assignment; Review Final Assignment Details, Grading Rubrics and Due Dates

Discussions

Introduce yourself

Week Two

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis and interprets results in various data analysis situations.
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.2: Articulates a clear research question or problem and formulates a hypothesis.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods.

Lectures; How to Search PubMed

Required Readings

Assignments

Week 2 Assignment – Formulating your Research Question

Discussions

Share your topic of interest

Week Three

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments

Week 3 Assignment – Drafting your Letter of Intent

Discussion

Dataset Selection

Week Four

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.2: Articulates a clear research question or problem and formulates a hypothesis.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods.
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4 Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments

Writing a Research Plan: Specific Aims

Discussion

LOI Feedback 

Week Five

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of media. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.2: Critically examines and interprets current research and evidence-informed practice findings to determine the validity, reliability and credibility of information. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures

Assignments

Writing a Research Plan: Background and Significance

Discussions

Finding Gaps in Literature

Week Six

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis and interprets results in various data analysis situations.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 1.13: Demonstrates computer skills and uses nutrition informatics in the decision making process.
  • 1.13.4: Uses electronic databases to obtain nutrition information and evaluate credible
    sources in decision making. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.1: Identifies, explains and applies the steps of the scientific method and processes. (D)
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments

Writing a Research Plan: Methods

Week Seven

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 1.13: Demonstrates computer skills and uses nutrition informatics in the decision making process.
  • 1.13.5: Uses technology and informatics skills proficiently to aggregate data and enhance practice and client/patient care. (D)
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
  • 6.1.3: Engages in reflective practice to promote change and continuous learning. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.2: Critically examines and interprets current research and evidence-informed practice findings to determine the validity, reliability and credibility of information. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments

Evaluation Plan

Discussions

Research design feedback

Week Eight

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis and interprets results in various data analysis situations. (D)
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 1.13: Demonstrates computer skills and uses nutrition informatics in the decision making process.
  • 1.13.4: Uses electronic databases to obtain nutrition information and evaluate credible sources in decision making. (D)
  • 1.13.5: Uses technology and informatics skills proficiently to aggregate data and enhance practice and client/patient care. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and conducting research.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)
  • 6.2.6: Analyzes research data using appropriate data analysis techniques (qualitative,
    quantitative, mixed). (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments 

Week 8 Secondary Data Analysis; Quantitative Data Analysis Worksheet

Discussion

Evaluation Plan feedback

Week Nine

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis and interprets results in various data analysis situations. (D)
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 1.13: Demonstrates computer skills and uses nutrition informatics in the decision making process.
  • 1.13.4: Uses electronic databases to obtain nutrition information and evaluate credible sources in decision making. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.1: Identifies, explains and applies the steps of the scientific method and processes. (D)
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)
  • 6.2.4: Interprets and applies research ethics and responsible conduct in research. (D)
  • 6.2.6: Analyzes research data using appropriate data analysis techniques (qualitative,
    quantitative, mixed). (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures and Supplemental Videos

Required Readings

Assignments

Week 9 Secondary Data Analysis; Quantitative Data Analysis Worksheet

Week Ten

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.1: Chooses appropriate statistical methods, performs statistical analysis and interprets results in various data analysis situations. (D)
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 1.13: Demonstrates computer skills and uses nutrition informatics in the decision making process.
  • 1.13.4: Uses electronic databases to obtain nutrition information and evaluate credible sources in decision making. (D)
  • 1.13.5: Uses technology and informatics skills proficiently to aggregate data and enhance practice and client/patient care. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)
  • 6.2.6: Analyzes research data using appropriate data analysis techniques (qualitative,
    quantitative, mixed). (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.2: Critically examines and interprets current research and evidence-informed practice findings to determine the validity, reliability and credibility of information. (D)
  • 6.3.4: Analyzes and formulates a professional opinion based on the current research and
    evidence-based findings and experiential learning. (D)

Lectures

Required Readings

Assignments

Week 10 Secondary Data Analysis; Quantitative Research Worksheet

Discussion

Statistical tests used

Week Eleven

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)

Lectures and Supplemental Videos

Required Readings

Assignments

Qualitative Research Worksheet

Discussion

Qualitative plan exploration

Week Twelve

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.3: Identifies and demonstrates appropriate research methods. (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)

Lectures and Supplemental Videos

Required Readings

Assignments

Qualitative Research Worksheet

Discussions

Qualitative research study ideas

Week Thirteen

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures and Supplemental Videos

Required Readings

Assignment

Abstract and DUNE Contributor Agreement

Week Fourteen

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.1: Identifies, explains and applies the steps of the scientific method and processes. (D)
  • 6.2.4: Interprets and applies research ethics and responsible conduct in research. (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.4: Analyzes and formulates a professional opinion based on the current research and
    evidence-based findings and experiential learning. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures and PowerPoint Tutorials

Required Readings

Assignment

Conference Poster and Brief Poster Presentation

Discussions

Abstract feedback

Week Fifteen

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.2: Applies scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when reviewing, evaluating and  conducting research.
  • 6.2.1: Identifies, explains and applies the steps of the scientific method and processes. (D)
  • 6.2.2 Articulates a clear research question or problem and formulates a hypothesis. (D)
  • 6.2.4: Interprets and applies research ethics and responsible conduct in research. (D)
  • 6.2.7: Translates and communicates research findings and conclusions through a variety of
    media. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.4: Analyzes and formulates a professional opinion based on the current research and
    evidence-based findings and experiential learning. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lectures 

Required Readings

Assignments

Final Assignment: Oral Presentation Due by Sun of Week 15; Post-course survey

Discussions

Oral Presentation Forum (post by Sun of Week 15; ask questions by end of Week 15)

Week Sixteen

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• 1.10: Applies knowledge of math and statistics.
  • 1.10.2: Communicates information on statistical methods, results and interpretation, both
    orally and in writing. (D)
• 6.1: Incorporates critical thinking skills in practice.
  • 6.1.1: Considers multiple factors when problem solving. (D)
  • 6.1.2: Incorporates the thought process used in critical thinking models. (D)
  • 6.1.3: Engages in reflective practice to promote change and continuous learning. (D)
• 6.3: Applies current research and evidence-informed practice to services.
  • 6.3.2: Critically examines and interprets current research and evidence-informed practice findings to determine the validity, reliability and credibility of information. (D)
  • 6.3.4: Analyzes and formulates a professional opinion based on the current research and
    evidence-based findings and experiential learning. (D)
• 7.2: Uses effective communication, collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • 7.2.4: Selects mode of communication appropriate to the messaging to meet the needs of the audience. (D)

Lecture (Systematic Review)

Required Readings

Assignments

Meta-analysis worksheet

Discussions

Oral Presentation Forum (respond to the questions by end of Week 16)

Student Resources

Online Student Support

Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.

Questions? Visit the Student Support Applied Nutrition page

UNE Libraries:

• Library Access for all students:  Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
• Applied Nutrition Database
• Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.

UNE Student Academic Success Center

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) offers a range of services to support your academic achievement, including tutoring, writing support, test prep and studying strategies, learning style consultations, and many online resources. To make an appointment for tutoring, writing support, or a learning specialist consultation, go to une.tutortrac.com. To access our online resources, including links, guides, and video tutorials, please visit:

• UNE Student Academic Success Center

Information Technology Services (ITS)

• ITS Contact: Toll Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673

Accommodations

Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.

Online Peer Support

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Information Technology Services (ITS)

Students should notify their Student Support Specialist and instructor in the event of a problem relating to a course. This notification should occur promptly and proactively to support timely resolution.

ITS Contact: Toll-Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673.

Career Ready Program

The College of Professional Studies supports its online students and alumni in their career journey!

The Career Ready Program provides tools and resources to help students explore and hone in on their career goals, search for jobs, create and improve professional documents, build professional network, learn interview skills, grow as a professional, and more. Come back often, at any time, as you move through your journey from career readiness as a student to career growth, satisfaction, and success as alumni.

Policies

Questions

We strive to address students’ concerns and questions in a timely and efficient manner. The Ask the Instructor Forum, and Announcements in the course are the ways for the instructor(s) to address common questions. Please refer to the Announcements and Ask the Instructor forum first when you are looking for clarification or need help.  If you ask a question that has already been addressed in a previous announcement or the Ask the Instructor forum, you will likely not hear back within 24 hours.

AMA Writing Style Statement

In keeping with the requirements of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, 11th edition is the required writing format for this course and is available at both UNE libraries under the title "AMA Manual." Additional support for academic writing and AMA format is provided throughout the coursework as well as at the UNE Portal for Online Students.

Online resources: AMA Style Guide

Turnitin Originality Check and Plagiarism Detection Tool

The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.

Make sure to cite your sources appropriately as well as use your own words in synthesizing information from published literature. Webinars and workshops, included early in your coursework, will help guide best practices in AMA citation and academic writing.

You can learn more about Turnitin in the guide on how to navigate your Similarity Report.

Late Policy

Assignments: Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total possible grade for each day it is late. After three days, the assignment will not be accepted. No assignments will be accepted after the course ends.

Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, acceptance of the discussion board is at the discretion of the faculty. Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded (does not apply to practicum).

Students are encouraged to make every effort ahead of time to contact their instructor and their student support specialist if they are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.

Technology Requirements

Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements

Course Evaluation Policy

Course surveys are one of the most important tools that University of New England uses for evaluating the quality of your education, and for providing meaningful feedback to instructors on their teaching. In order to assure that the feedback is both comprehensive and precise, we need to receive it from each student for each course. Evaluation access is distributed via UNE email at the beginning of the last week of the course.

Attendance Policy

8 week: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

16 week: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures

The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.

UNE Online Student Handbook

UNE Course Withdrawal

Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.

Academic Integrity

The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
2. Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
3. Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
4. Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
5. Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.

Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.