RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Incorporating A Structured Writing Process into Existing CLS Curricula
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 194
OP 203
DO 10.29074/ascls.27.4.194
VO 27
IS 4
A1 Honeycutt, Karen
A1 Latshaw, Sandra
YR 2014
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/27/4/194.abstract
AB Good communication and critical thinking are essential skills for all successful professionals, including Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS) practitioners. Professional programs can incorporate writing assignments into their curricula to improve student written communication and critical thinking skills. Clearly defined, scenario-focused writing assignments provide student practice in clearly articulating responses to proposed problems or situations, researching and utilizing informational resources, and applying and synthesizing relevant information. Assessment rubrics, structured feedback, and revision writing methodologies help guide students through the writing process. This article describes how a CLS Program in a public academic medical center, located in the central United States (US) serving five centrally-located US states has incorporated writing intensive assignments into an existing 11-month academic year using formal, informal and reflective writing to improve student written communication and critical thinking skills. Faculty members and employers of graduates assert that incorporating writing intensive requirements have better prepared students for their professional role to effectively communicate and think critically.ABBREVIATIONS: APA - American Psychological Association, ASCLS - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology, CLS - Clinical Laboratory Science, CLS/MT - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, CLS Program A - CLS Program in a public academic medical center, located in the central United States (US) serving five centrally located US states, CLSI - Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute, CT - critical thinking, MLA - Modern Language Association, MLS - Medical Laboratory Science, NAACLS - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, US - United States, University B - centrally located US public university, WI - writing intensive