LibGuides: HCA692: Module 4 Resources

Module 4 Required Resources

Textbook

Review what you read in Module 3 to refresh the principles of research writing. As a reminder, the requirement appears below:

How to Write a Thesis
Eco, U. (2015). How to write a thesis. MIT Press. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=3339948
The following required reading is from a textbook that is a staple amongst researchers. However, the author uses literary-based or “classical” literature for many of the examples cited within the text. Despite the lack of an exclusive healthcare focus, its lessons are applicable for any thesis. Please read the following, but use the page numbers from the textbook, not the electronic version count. The pages outlined in Chapter 3 below provide a summary of direct and indirect research sources and the do’s and don'ts of using these. Chapter 5 provides good examples of sentence structure to help you write with clarity as you explain the literature.
Chapter 3: Conducting Research, pp. 45-54.
Chapter 5: Writing the Thesis, pp. 145-156.

Module 4 Optional Resources

Articles

The following are quick reviews, 5-10 minutes each, that may help you perform the research tasks. The first resource listed addresses a process for reviewing scientific publications and can guide your notetaking. The second resource listed describes a process for screening information/publications to help assess validity and bias:

Reading a Scientific Article
NU Library. (2025). Reading a scientific article. National University Library.
Evaluating Information
NU Library. (2025). Evaluating information. National University Library.