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Use of Music Lyrics to Engage Millennial Learners in Undergraduate Research
Kristen A Sethares1, Elizabeth Chin
1About the Authors Kristen A. Sethares, PhD, RN, CNE, FAHA, is a professor of nursing, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Chin, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor of nursing, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The authors acknowledge Dr. Kathryn Gramling for her review and feedback on this article. For more information, contact Dr. Sethares at ksethares@umassd.edu.
Abstract:
Undergraduate research, a high-impact learning practice, peaks interest and enthusiasm for research and contributes to development of research process knowledge, skills, and competency. Fifty millennial sophomore nursing students participated in the innovative learning activity using lyrics from popular songs to complete qualitative analysis in a research course. Students analyzed, synthesized, and developed themes from music lyrics that helped them to more fully understand the processes and perspectives of qualitative research. This activity taught students about qualitative research and provided an opportunity to develop analysis, synthesis, and teamwork knowledge and skills transferable to the professional environment.
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