Answer 2 for DNP 801 Reflect on writing your Scholarly Writing Using Research paper and consider which of the standards of scholarly writing are most challenging for you
Scholarly writing uses a topic or a problem that demonstrate a good research based on fact and evidence that requires critical thinking includes analysis and evaluation. It is the type of writing that graduate -level professional uses in their courses. With nursing students in the DNP/PhD programs, the students are required to communicate in a scholarly manner which is referred to critical communication which is beyond critical thinking (Edmunds, & Waldrop, 2018). As expected it should have a clear and concise written communication style. Academic writing is produced as part of academic work which includes reports that are empirical fieldwork. It includes citation of resources using bibliography or references that are focused on an issue. Scholarly writing should include clear introduction, sufficient overview, supporting documentation such as evidence-based and should have a conclusion. Scholar writer uses clarity, does not use bias articles and with relevant supporting materials.
As a DNP learner, I encountered some challenges that may affect my writing but I do hope that I will overcome it. There are times that I find myself having a hard time using scholarly writing and I think it is because I haven’t been in school for a long time and not familiar with different types of writing. Utilizing correct grammar is also one issue that I encounter from time to time. It is difficult for me to form a sentence or a paragraph expressing my thoughts. Not properly using our library can potentially be a challenge for me because I still have a hard time navigating journals, articles and other resources. To be an effective DNP learner I will ask for help if I need it and on how to use the library correctly. I realized using the APA 7th edition style is helpful and guided me on how to write my paper correctly. I will spend more time learning our GCU library resources, DC Network and other sites that can help me as a DNP learner.
References:
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Apa style. American Psychological Association. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://apastyle.apa.org/
Edmunds, M. W., & Waldrop, J. (2018). What is scholarly writing? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 14(8), A11A12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.08.012
