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Dana E Brackney1, Susan H Lane
1About the Authors Dana E. Brackney, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, Appalachian State University Department of Nursing, Boone, North Carolina. Susan H. Lane, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, Appalachian State University Department of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Brackney at brackneyde@appstate.edu.
Graduate nursing students improved scholarly reading and critical thinking skills using portable document format (PDF) technology with guided prompts. This visible reading approach enhanced student engagement with complex texts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Graduate students often struggle with in-depth analysis of scholarly literature.
- Effective critical reading skills are essential for advancing nursing science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the use of portable document format (PDF) technology with reading prompts to enhance graduate nursing students' scholarly engagement.
- To evaluate the impact of a visible reading innovation on student scholarship.
Main Methods:
- A case example of a master of science in nursing program is presented.
- Development of the visible reading innovation was guided by theory and research.
- Students utilized PDF technology with integrated reading prompts.
Main Results:
- Student work demonstrated increased engagement with scholarly texts.
- Evidence includes analysis of student comment content and distribution.
- Improved text integration into summative assignments was observed.
Conclusions:
- Portable document format (PDF) technology with guided reading prompts can effectively improve graduate nursing students' engagement with scholarly literature.
- This visible reading strategy supports the development of critical thinking and scholarship in nursing education.
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