DHN 680 - ADVANCED EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN DIETETICS

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credits: 3

Using the project that students started in DHN 581, student will finalize a capstone evidence-based practice project paper that includes introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. This course will emphasize development of scientific writing skills to translate research at a level appropriate for comprehension by registered dietitian nutritionists and other healthcare professionals. Students will present the finalized version of their evidence-based practice project through oral, virtual, and poster presentations. This course will allow students to demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate, summarize and authoritatively present their findings as a seminar and poster presentation to an audience of diverse students and healthcare professionals.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: DHN 581 and admission to the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.