Syllabus

Schedule

Weekly Dates

Week 1: Aug 24 – Aug 30
Week 2: Aug 31 – Sep 6
Week 3: Sep 7 – Sep 13
Week 4: Sep 14 – Sep 20
Week 5: Sep 21 – Sep 27
Week 6: Sep 28 – Oct 4
Week 7: Oct 5 – Oct 11
Week 8: Oct 12 – Oct 16
Week 9: Oct 17 – Oct 25
Week 10: Oct 26 – Nov 1
Week 11: Nov 2 – Nov 8
Week 12: Nov 9 – Nov 15
Week 13: Nov 16 – Nov 22
Week 14: Nov 23 – Nov 29
Week 15: Nov 30 – Dec 6
Week 16: Dec 7 – Dec 11

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 Blackboard/Brightspace.
• Applied Nutrition Database
• Library Tutorial: Find an article
• 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.

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 Turnitin Student quick start guide.

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

Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.

Late Policy

Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.

Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.

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

Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures

The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and 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.