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Estilo y Estructura de un Artículo Científico

Introducción

Bienvenida del Curso

Bienvenido(a) al módulo de Estilo y estructura de un artículo científico. Este módulo está diseñado para familiarizarte con la estructura de un artículo científico primario. Conocerás el formato básico de un artículo y la distribución de su contenido. Al completar de este corto módulo, identificarás la estructura uniforme que utilizamos en la ciencia para crear informes y compartir nuestros resultados con los demás científicos. 

La literatura científica se puede dividir en dos tipos principales:

I. Literatura primaria.

Envuelve todo documento proveniente de fuentes primarias donde se obtuvo datos y resultados. Estos son estudios originales basados en el método científico que envuelven observaciones directas, recolección de datos experimentales, uso de récords estadísticos, prácticas o políticas que tengan un impacto actual. En otras palabras, la literatura primaria envuelve todos los artículos basados en investigaciones empíricas. Estos son los artículos de investigación o «papers» publicados en revistas arbitradas donde la selección del artículo para ser publicado pasa por una revisión de pares («peer-reviewed article»). 

¿Cómo se identifica un artículo primario?

a) Es publicado en una revista arbitrada por revisión de pares («peer-reviewed journals»).

b) El artículo contiene gráficas, tablas y análisis estadísticos.

c) El artículo contiene un resumen («abstract»), introducción, metodología, resultados, discusión y referencias.

II. Literatura secundaria.

Este tipo de literatura no obtiene la información de forma empírica, siguiendo el método científico. Esta literatura consiste de interpretaciones y evaluaciones derivadas de la literatura primaria. La literatura secundaria incluye los artículos de revisión o «review articles/papers», los meta analisis, los «systemic reviews» y los escritos de referencia. Este tipo de literatura resulta muy útil a la hora de conocer sobre un tema en particular o si se quiere tener una mejor idea o un «overview» de los útlimos hallazgos sobre un tema particular.

A continuación, conocerás la estructura básica de un artículo científico primario.

Listado de referencias utilizadas en este módulo:

Griffies, F. Perry, W. Hull, G. 2013. Elements of Style for Writing Scientific Journal Articles. Elsevier

MgGill University Library. (January 2022). Reading journal articles efficiently. https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/fmtp026/read

Lección 1

Los artículos científicos proveen un método de comunicación entre científicos con el propósito de compartir los resultados obtenidos de sus experimentos. Los artículos siguen un formato estándar donde los autores presentan su investigación de forma ordenada y lógica. Como todos los artículos científicos siguen el mismo formato, resulta fácil para el lector identificar la parte del artículo donde esperan encontrar la información que buscan. Claro está, el orden en que se presentan los resultados no necesariamente refleja el orden en que se obtuvieron. A la hora de redactar el artículo, los resultados se acomodan de forma que la historia que se va a narrar en el artículo siga un hilo conductor.

I. Partes de un artículo científico

Identificación de las partes de un artículo. En amarillo, puedes ver las partes de la primera página de este artículo.

a) Título

El título es lo primero que va a leer la audiencia así que debe capturar la atención del lector para que éste decida si lo quiere leer. El título debe ser una oración que describa el resultado principal o el estudio principal de la investigación. El mismo debe describir el contenido del artículo pero sin ser tan técnico como para que solo un especialista lo pueda entender. 

Ejemplos: 

«Naturally ocurring off-switches for CRISPR-Cas9»

«DNA methylation as a mediator of risk factors of metabolic diseases in adulthood»

¿Qué información te ofrecen esto títulos? ¿Qué entiendes por ellos?

b) Autores

En esta sección se encuentra el listado de autores del artículo y su aficilación (universitaria o compañía donde trabajan).

  • El primer autor («first author») es aquel que realizó la mayoría de la investigación y que redactó la mayoría del artículo.
  • Del segundo autor hasta el penúltimo, se colocan en orden según su contribución a la investigación, siendo el segundo autor quien trabajó más que el tercero, etc.
  • El último autor («principal investigator») es el investigador que está a cargo del proyecto completo de investigador. Esta es la persona que tiene asignados los fondos y los permisos para realizar la investigación. Es el mentor(a) del primer autor y es responsable de la investigación en general. Puedes verlo como el profesor(a) del curso o quien está a cargo del laboratorio.

c) Abstract 

El abstract es el resumen de la investigación presentada. Le da al lector un «preview» de lo que va a encontrar en el artículo completo. Permite que el lector pueda identificar:

  • el propósito de la investigación
  • los resultados principales
  • las conclusiones de la investigación.

Estilo: el abstract se escribe en tercera persona y en término pasado ya que es un resumen de lo que se realizó. 

d) Introducción

Esta sección incluye la información de tranfondo o revisión de literatura necesaria para que el lector entienda el problema, el propósito de la investigación, su justificación y la hipótesis a estudiar en la investigación.

Estilo: la introducción se escribe en tercera persona y en término pasado ya que es una breve revisión de literatura. 

e) Metodología o Materiales y métodos

La sección de metodología describe las técnicas de investigación que se utilizaron en el estudio. Estas deben describir los protocolos que se utilizaron de forma que otros investigadores puedan realizar el mismo experimento. Generalmente, en un artículo, la metodología se divide por las técnicas utilizadas. La última parte de la metodología incluye el análisis estadístico que se utilizó en la investigación.

Estilo: la metodología se escribe en tercera persona y en término pasado ya que son protocolos de experimentos que se realizaron. 

f) Resultados

Aquí se presentan los datos obtenidos. Se incluyen las gráficas, tablas e imágenes, todas acompañadas de un título descriptivo y una leyenda apropiada. Además, los datos se describen en párrafos.

Estilo: se escribe en tercera persona y en término pasado ya que es un recuento de lo encontrado.

g) Discusión

En la discusión, los autores resaltan los resultados más significativos de la investigación y como éstos adelantan el conocimiento científico general explicando su aporte a la ciencia. Aquí también, se discuten las fortalezas y debilidades de la investigación. En ocasiones, esta sección incluye proyecciones futuras para la investigación.

Estilo: la discusión generalmente se escribe en primera persona plural y en término pasado.

h) Reconocimientos

En esta sección se agradece a toda persona que ayudó o facilitó el que se completara la investigación pero que no participó directamente en la misma. Por ejemplo, si los autores utilizaron los servicios de una facilidad en particular para secuenciar sus muestras, los autores agradecen a esa facilidad. Si la investigación fue subvencionada con fondos de una propuesta, se debe incluir el número de la misma.

i) Listado de referencias

Esta sección provee el listado completo de todas las fuentes de información citadas en el artículo. Cada revista científica tiene instrucciones particulares para como citar y listar las referencias.

Lección 2

Muchas veces cuando tenemos que leer artículos científicos nos sentimos abrumados por la cantidad de información allí contenida y no sabemos cómo «meterle mano» al artículo para poder comprenderlo y analizarlo. Como a través de tu programa de maestría estarás expuesto(a) a tantos artículos, te comparto el siguiente enlace e infografía para ayudarte a leer un artículo para «sacarle el jugo».

Esta información fue obtenida de: https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/fmtp026/read

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Literatura Científica

Introducción

Introduccion Literatura Cientifica

Welcome

Welcome to the module in Scientific writing.  This module is designed so you get exposure to scientific writing.  Of course, all of us have wrote some kind of paper, abstract or essay about science.  The question is, How effective you has been in communicating your ideas?  Scientific writing is a little bit different than creative writing and than science writing and it is govern by a different set of rules.  Yes, been a scientist is a little bit different, the way we communicate between ourselves, and how we communicate with general public.  The vocabulary that we use, the assertivity that is needed, the documentation of the fact that support our communication, the maximizing use of time and space, using tables and graphs to not only to present data, but to be able to present tendencies and relationships among the data.  Indeed, this is scientific writing.

The goal of this module is to introduce the students to scientific writing.  To accomplish it we will carry out the following objectives:

(1) to present the fundamentals of scientific writing,

(2) to present the difference between scientific writing, science writing and creative writing,

(3) to present a methodology on how to write an effective abstract,

(4) how to write an effective scientific essay. 

Each of these objectives are a topic in the module.  After completion of the module, you will be able to familiarize yourself with scientific writing.

Each topic consists of an introduction in which we will highlight the key elements of the topic, some will have a PowerPoint presentation about the topic, and a practice exercise in which you will apply what you learn in the topic.  It is important that you will go through the topics in this order.  First, read the introduction, second, view the PowerPoint presentation, then go back to the introduction and re-read it (I am sure you will find a richer meaning of it the second time), and third, do the practice exercises. You will also find some references in each topic that will allow you to explore in deep the topic, get new knowledge and help you construct your own knowledge of the topic.  Finally, you will find a checklist of the components that need to be present in an effective abstract or essay. Make sure you verify your document to ensure all the elements are present.

Great, let’s begin.

Lección 1: Fundamentals of Scientific Writing

Fundamentals of Scientific Writing

Great, I am glad that you decided to explore this topic.  In this topic we will see the principles that govern the scientific writing process.  In order to understand them, it is important that we know what is scientific writing? 

Scientific Writing

According to Dr. Rick Lombardo from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he defines it as: 

Scientific writing is not just writing about science; it is the technical writing that scientists do to communicate their research to others.

I agree with this definition, because scientific writing is govern by the rigurosity of the science disciplines.  Rigurosity that is characterize by:

  • concise
  • precise
  • based on facts
  • assertive
  • clarity
  • cohesive
  • accuracy
  • objectivity

It is time to watch the PowerPoint presentation. Surprise, the presentation is in Spanish, the reason for that is because majority of the students at our institution their first language is Spanish, and I want to make sure that all of you get the point.

escritura-cientifica-Inter-grad-2021-planas.pdf

Let do some practice,  the following sentences are bad example of scientific writing.  Analyze them and decide why they are bad examples.

What is the problem with this sentence?

“If possible, it is suggested to plant buffers using a three-zone approach.”

Indeed the problem is  ______________. Write a better sentence.

What is the problem with this paragraph?

“International policies like the Kyoto Protocol have emphasized the need to increase efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase carbon storage in non-atmospheric pools. Harvested wood products (HWPs) include all wood materials that leave a forest after a harvest. Not only are they important for certain sectors of the economy, such as shipping and manufacturing, but they also serve as a terrestrial carbon stock.”

Indeed the problem is  ______________.  Write a better paragraph.

What is the problem with this paragraph?

“As a civil engineering intern, I worked with the Facilities Management Services Division to execute daily activities in response to workplace issues. Sign Inventory was my main area of research. I helped investigate over 500 signs based on their reflectivity and compliance with federal guidelines.” (45 words)

Indeed the problem is  ______________. Write a better paragraph.

Now it is time to see the answers.  Click on the link below to see them.

Topic-1-answers.pdf

References:

Lección 2: Scientific vs. Science vs. Creative Writings

Scientific vs. Science vs. Creative Writings

Introduction

Welcome, to the second topic of this module. Here we will deal with the differences between Scientific versus Science versus Creative writing.  This is important for you to decide what type of communication are you dealing with, as well as, to determine if you are complying with the characteristics that define the type of communication that you are doing.

The objective of this topic are:

  • To define Scientific writing, Science writing and creative writing
  • To show the differences between them
  • To recognize the type of writing in a manuscript

Before we continue with the definitions there is a point that I want to make clear.  No matter what you are going to communicate, or in what topic, there are three questions that you need to answer clearly  before you try to write. These questions are:

  1. What I want to communicate?
  2. To whom I am communicating?
  3. What I want them to do with the information that I am communicating?

The answers to these questions will determine if you are doing scientific writing (if your audience are scientist); science writing (if your audience is general public) or creating writing (if you are doing and exposure instead of communicating data).  They will also determine the characteristics of your writing and it effectiveness.

Definitions: 

Scientific writing is the way that scientist communicate their findings among the scientific community.  It is a precise, concise, data based, objective and with clarity and clear scientific logic. Usually publish in peer review journals

Science writing is the way science is communicated to the general public and /or to non scientist communities.  It is less technical than scientific writing, ideas are more general and uses analogies, metaphors among other language tools. Usually publish in magazines, newspapers or press releases.  It is talking science to non scientist.

Creative writing is the way people communicate when they are not communicating scientific data.  We see it when we read literature, art, economics and social sciences among other disciplines.

Differences between them:

You will find several documents that shows the difference between them.  The first one is a table that compare creative writing with scientific writing using eleven criteria. The second, is a PowerPoint slide that compares the scientific writing with science writing. The third is a poster that show differences between scientific vs, science writing.  In this one the IMRaD means (Introduction-Methodology-Result-Discusion) format; which is the format of the majority of peer review journals.

https://slideplayer.com/slide/8234249/
https://allisonhutchison.github.io/sciencewriting/scivssci.html

Practice

Each of the following links bring you to a document, analyze it and determine if it is written in Scientific writing, or Science writing, or Creative writing. 

References

Lección 3: Abstract

https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-write-a-scientific-abstract.html

Abstract

Introduction

Nice, you are now in the third topic of the module, excellent, keep the good work.  

One of the nightmare of a science student is when their professors tell them to write an abstract.  Students often think, How I do an abstract? I have no idea how to do it.  My friend, do not worry, after completing this topic you will know how to do it.

After completing this topic the student will be able to:

  • define what is an abstract
  • mention the difference between types of abstract
  • learn a procedure, a method to write an effective abstract

In order to be effective in writing an abstract it is important that you have very clear the answer to this three questions.

  • What I want to communicate?
  • To whom I am communicating it?
  • What I want them to do with the information?

These answers will help you to decide the type of abstract, will give you clarity of though in the message you want to communicate and will allow you to evaluate your abstract once you have finished.

It is time to watch the Power Point presentation.  This presentation will show you what is an abstract, the different types of abstracts and more important it will give you the methodology of how to do it.  One thing that you should notice, is that an abstract is not written in one week.  It take time, and at least four to five drafts before you have a final, effective abstract. Therefore, start writing it at least one month prior than the due date.  You see, the experience of writing an abstract should be a joyful one, after all, you are communicating the fruit of your hard work in the lab, you are making a contribution to science; that my friend is an accomplishment.

Power Point Presentation

Click over the link below the image to have access to the Power Point Presentation.

Abstract-Presentation.pdf

Practice exercises

Yes, it is time to see how well we understood the concepts.  In this section you will find three links.  Each one will bring you to a written abstract.  Read the abstract and make a decision of what type of abstract is and document your decision in a piece of paper.  Later on, after finishing analyzing the three abstract, check your responses with the response document find at the end of this section.

Abstract-1-practice.pdf

Abstract 2 – Practice

 Abstract 3 – Practice

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04420-x

Use the following checklist to verify if the abstracts contains all their elements.

 Resources

References

Lección 4: The Personal Statement

The Personal Statement

Introduction

Congratulations, you are in the last topic of this module.  This topic is one of vital importance, it will help you to be able to apply for travel awards, admission to PhD Schools, obtain scholarships even to obtain a job.  In this topic you will learn how to present yourself using  the scientific writing style.  Yes, you are the message,(your skills, your knowledge, your critical thinking, your soft skills, your experiences and much more), that need to be communicated.

The objective of this topic are:

  • to learn how to present yourself in an effective way
  • to learn how to join all your data such that it makes sense
  • to be precise, concise and base on facts with respect to your qualities, skills and knowledge

Learning how to do the personal statement will also help you to be able to write papers, thesis and proposals.

Power Point Presentation

In this section you will find two Power Point presentations, the first one will show you what is a personal statements, the characteristics of a personal statement, de Do’s and Dont’s of a personal statement.  It also tell you how to do the fluidity diagram as well as the parts that should include in the personal statement and will show you some examples of it.

The second one, is a good complement to the first presentations and shows some extra examples of personal statements.

How-to-write-a-personal-statement-Planas-Inter.pdf

Practice

Using the Personal statement-Fluidity Diagram shown as a guide, Construct your own personal statement using the empty diagram that you will find in the link below.

Fluidity Diagram Link

Starting-from-scratch_-how-to-begin-writing-your-personal-statement-for-graduate-school-_-Society-of-Physics-Students.docx.pdf

References

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Metodología de la Investigación

Introducción

Attached Files:

(PDF) Metodología de la Investigación

Metodologia-de-la-Investigacion1.pdf

Estimados participantes

Bienvenidos al Módulo 1: Metodología de Investigación. 

Los Objetivos que pretende perseguir el curso son:

  • Sea capaz de generar ideas potenciales para investigar desde una perspectiva científica. 
  • Formule de manera lógica y coherente problemas de investigación científica, redacte objetivos y preguntas de investigación.
  • Desarrolle habilidades en la búsqueda y revisión de literatura y comprenda los conceptos relativos a la construcción de teorías. 
  • Aprenda a visualizar al alcance que puedan tener los diferentes tipos de investigación y formular hipótesis.

El contenido que vamos a estar estudiando se va a dirigir en los siguientes temas:

  • Resumen de la Investigación
  • Planteamiento del Problema
  • Justificación y Propósito
  • Marco teórico conceptual
  • Preguntas Investigativas / Hipótesis
  • Objetivos
  • Definición de conceptos

Por último, la evaluación  del módulo estará dirigida en:

  • Ejercicios de practica que favorecen el análisis y la integración del conocimiento de las lecciones.

Lección 1: Resumen de la Investigación

Video: How to Write Abstracts that Capture Your Audience

Lección 3: Justificacíon y Proposito

Justificacion-y-proposito-.pdf

Video: CÓMO HACER LA JUSTIFICACIÓN DEL PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN CON EJEMPLO

Lección 4: Elaboración de un Marco Teórico

Elaboracion-de-un-marco-teorico-conceptual-.pdf

Video: CÓMO REDACTAR EL MARCO TEÓRICO PASO A PASO CON EJEMPLO PARA PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN O TESIS

Lección 5: Pregunta de Investigación

PREGUNTA-DE-INVESTIGACION.pdf

Video: Pregunta de Investigación, marco teórico e hipótesis – UNAM

Lección 6: Objetivos

Objetivos.pdf

a1 objetivos de la investigación – Dr. Antonio Alva Santos

Objetivos de la Investigación

Video: Objetivos de la Investigación

Video: TAXONOMÍA DE BLOOM: Qué es y EJEMPLOS de Aplicación

Lección 7: Definiciones

DEFINICIONES-COCEPTUALES-OPERACIONALES-E-INDICADORES.pdf

Video: Definición conceptual y operacional I Variables I Metodología de la Investigación

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Verification of Compliance

 Institutional Federal Compliance Report

1. Student Identity Verification in Distance and Correspondence Education

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policies and/or procedures used to ensure student identity verification in distance or correspondence education courses

Student and Faculty Authentication Procedure

Students Identity Policy and Procedure: 
Institutional Adoption Tools for Distance Education Authentication Policies

Weblink for Authentication Process: https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/apoyo-al-estudiante-2-3/

Weblink for Academic Integrity and Proctor Test information:
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/examenes-custodiados-2-2/

Authorization to Carry Out Personal and Academic Procedures
Authorization Document.pdf

2. Policies and/or procedure(s) regarding the protection of privacy (i.e. FERPA) for students enrolled in distance and correspondence courses or programs, including password verification 

Student and Faculty Authentication Procedures

Protection of Privacy for Online Students

Weblink to University Policy Regarding Student and Alumni Directory (FERPA)
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/university-policy-regarding-students-and-alumni-directory/

3. Procedure(s) for notifying students about any projected additional charges associated with student identity verification. Evidence should include URLs, catalogs, student handbooks, and other locations of any alternative institutional website documenting required disclosures

2022-2023 Tuition and Fees Bulletin

Student Consumer Manual

Weblink for Tuition and Fees:
https://documentos.inter.edu/#101-432-2022-2023-tuition-and-fees-bulletins

General Information on Financial Aid

Aguadilla Weblink for Tuition and Fees:
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/academia/divulgacion/costos-2/

 

2. Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policies and procedures for making decisions about the transfer of credits earned at other institutions (regardless of modality) including any types of institutions or sources from which credits are not accepted.  The policy or procedure must include a statement of the criteria established by ­­the institution regarding the transfer of credit earned at another institution of higher education. *Demonstrate public disclosure of policy by URL, catalog, or other public location

 

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policies

Graduate Programs Transfer Credit Policy

Admission of Transfer Students:

Admission of Transfer Students
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Admission-of-Transfer-Students

Technical Certificate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/academic-information/admission-of-transfer-students/

Undergraduate Programs https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/admission-to-the-university/admission-of-transfer-students/

Graduate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/admission-to-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/admission-of-transfer-students-to-master-s-programs/

Provisional Admission:

Provisional Admission of Transfer Students
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Provisional-Admission-of-Transfer-Students

Provisional Admission of Transfer Students to Master’s Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-Master-s-and-Doctoral-Programs/Provisional-Admission-to-Master-s-Programs

Transfer of Credit Policy
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Transfer-Credit-Policy

Provisions Applicable to All Types of Transfers
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Provisions-Applicable-to-All-Types-of-Transfers

Admission of Transfer Students to AVANCE
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/Admission-of-Transfer-Students-to-AVANCE

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and Bulletins

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Technical Certificate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap/

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Undergraduate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-norm-undergraduate-programs/

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Graduate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-requirements-for-professional-certificates-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/

2.  Demonstrate public disclosure of the list of institutions with which the institution has established an articulation agreement by URL and other public locations, if any

Not Applicable

3.  Policies and procedures for making decisions about credits awarded through the assessment of experiential learning, prior non-academic learning (including military service), competency-based education, direct assessment, and other alternative learning approaches. Demonstrate public disclosure of policy by URL, catalog, or other public location

 

General Catalog 2021-2022

University Credits through Advanced

Placement Testing
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Admission-to-the-University/University-Credits-through-Advanced-Placement-Testing

Validation of Learning Experiences
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Study-Modalities-and-Learning-Experiences/Validation-of-Learning-Experiences

Institutional Guide: The Validation of Learning Experiences Through Portfolio

Explanation:

Criteria #2 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus has not established an articulation agreement with other institutions.

 

3. Title IV Program Responsibilities

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance: 

1. The most recent three-year Official Cohort Default Rate. If applicable, submit reports on compliance from the USDE in regard to the cohort default rate, including any default reduction plans 

Official CDR Rate 2016-2019

 

2. Financial Responsibility Composite Scores for the three most recent fiscal years.   For clarity, this information may be presented as a table. (private and for-profit institutions only)   

Financial Responsibility Composite Scores Table

Financial Responsibility Composit Scores 2018-2019

Financial Responsibility Composite Scores 2019-20

Financial Responsibility Composite Scores 2020-21

3. Letter or notification confirming the institution’s status as a public institution from an appropriate official from a state or other governmental agency with the legal authority to make such a designation (public institutions only

Not Applicable

4. Final Program Review Determination Letter or Expedited Determination Letter and any major correspondence from the most recent program review since the institution’s last Verification of Compliance Review.  If a program review is in process or an audit is underway, provide major documentation that is available such as Notification for the Program Review or Preliminary Findings. The institution should provide status reports or documentation if it has requested an extension or filed an appeal 

Final Program Review Determination Closeout Letter 

5.  Single Audit (OMB-Circular A-128; OMB Circular A-133, 2 CFR 200 Subpart F; Uniform Guidance) on federal programs for the most recent three fiscal years available (non-Profit institutions only

Inter American University Single Audits for years 2019, 2020 and 2021:
Inter American University FS 2019 Single Audit

Inter American University FS 2020Single Audit

Inter American University FS 2021 Single Audit

6. Relevant correspondence from the USDE, since the institution’s last Verification of Compliance Review, such as any actions to limit, suspend, or terminate the institution’s eligibility to participate in title IV programs, including institutional response, if applicable 

 

 Not Applicable

Explanation:

Criteria #3 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus is a non-for-profit organization, not a public institution.

Criteria #4 – IAUPR Aguadilla Campus has not received USDE correspondence to this regard.

 

4. Institutional Records of Student Complaints

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policy and/or procedures for student complaints. Include the URL and any other public location where these documents are made available to students and the public

General Students Regulation – Article 2 Section A-17 (pages 1-9)

How to file a complaint or claim

Submit a Request template

Weblink to file a complaint or claim
https://help.inter.edu/hc/en-us/articles/5423512941463-How-to-file-a-complaint-or-claim-

2. Public location of contact information that the institution provides enrolled and prospective students for filing complaints with the institution’s accreditor and with its state approval or licensing entity and any other relevant state official or agency that would appropriately handle a student’s complaint. Include the URL and any other public location, if any

Weblink to file a complaint or claim
https://help.inter.edu/hc/en-us/articles/5423512941463-How-to-file-a-complaint-or-claim-

Student Complaint Management
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/online/reclamaciones-del-estudiante-2/

 

5. Required Information for Students and the Public

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. URLs, catalogs and student handbooks, and other public locations of any alternative institutional website documenting required disclosures of graduation, completion, licensure pass rate and other data required by Student Right to Know*, as well as policies on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), refund, withdrawal, leave of absence, and attendance

InterAmerican University Catalogs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/

Student Right to Know Webpage
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/department/student-right-to-know/

General Student Regulations
General Student Regulations

Weblink for General Student Regulations handbook in Student Right to Know
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/department/student-right-to-know/

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and Bulletins:

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Technical Studies
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/technical-certificate-programs-catalog-2021-2022/norms-and-services-related-to-the-office-of-the-registrar/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap/

 

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Undergraduate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/general-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-norm-undergraduate-programs/

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norms for Graduate Programs
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2021-2022/graduate-catalog-2021-2022/satisfactory-academic-progress-requirements-for-professional-certificates-master-s-and-doctoral-programs/

Withdrawal Policies
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/general-catalog-2022-2023/

Leave of Absence Normative Document
Standards for handling, evaluating and granting leave of absence requests for students

Attendance Policies
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/general-catalog-2022-2023/admission-to-the-university/transfer-credit-policy/

Consumer Handbook
Student Consumer Handbook 2022-2023

2. URLs, catalogs and student handbooks, and other public locations of any alternative institutional website documenting disclosure of program completion eligibility to meet State licensure requirements including States for which the curriculum meets and does not meet State eligibility requirements, and for which eligibility has not been determined

Weblink for State Licensure Requirements
https://www.inter.edu/professional-licensure-notifications/

 

3. Documents and URLs for clear and accurate information wherever accreditation is referenced available to current and prospective students that show the accreditation phase and accreditation status with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as well as the contact information for the Commission

Weblink for IAUPR Aguadilla Campus Portal to MSCHE Accreditation Phase and Status
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/

 

4. Provide an explanation for how the institution verifies that the posted student outcomes data are accurate

Verification of Student Outcomes data by External Sources

The accuracy of posted student outcome data as it relates to licensure pass rates are verified through an official letter of notification from the Board of Examiners for the respective health profession programs (i.e. nursing, pharmacy, radiology, psychology, speech and language therapy, etc…) following an initial written request by the  Department of Health Sciences Director for examination results. 

The accuracy of posted student outcome data for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) are verified by official test results from the College Board which are received after administration of the exam. This examination result data is then reported in the TEP Program’s Title II Report Card in compliance with the Federal Department of Education, Title II Office.

Accredited programs must inform student outcomes data to comply with mandates of the accrediting body and as such the accuracy of data is verified through compliance with accreditation requirements.

 

Verification of Student Outcomes Data by Internal Sources

The Banner system is the repository of IAUPR students’ demographic and academic information. In the academic units, different levels of access, restricted and supervised, are assigned to the collaborators who provide services to our students and who enter this information into the system. Each collaborator has a unique access code or password to the information systems in the databases, which is changed from time to time for greater security.  The information system contains technological programming tools, with the proper technological and information security features, which allow us to generate databases with different parameters, which are used to create the different statistical reports.  The creation of these statistical reports is achieved after a series of tests are carried out to verify that the students included in the report comply with the parameters that the report is intended to collect, to ensure that the published data are correct and updated.

After student outcome data is verified as described, the Development and Alumni Office is charged with the accurate disclosure of such data. The Office of Distance Education and Internationalization ensures the accurate posting of data.

*Many institutions create a single portal page on the institution’s web site that provides hyperlinks to disclosure information (Consumer Information Page, Student Right to Know, HEOA, Fast Facts, At A Glance, etc.).  This is the recommended approach as it facilitates the review by the Commission since it consolidates the information in one place and meets multiple accountability requirements at one time.

6. Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies

 

List of Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Names of other accreditors, program(s) it accredits, and year of next review

All of the academic programs are accredited by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico  Council of Education (CEPR).  In addition, the Campus maintains the following accreditations.

1. Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), 10 BA in Education programs, 2022-2023

2. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 1 AAS Nursing, 1 BSN Nursing programs, 2028

3. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 1 BA in Social Work Program, Self-Study submitted in August 2022.

4. Puerto Rico Council of Education (CEPR), INTERTec license

The following documents detail the accreditor, programs it accredits, and year of next review.

Professional Accreditation Plan.pdf

Professional Accreditation Plan Summary 2020-21 to 2024-25.pdf

Professional Accreditation Plan Summary 2014-15 to 2019-20.pdf

The name of accreditors, program(s) it accredits, and year of next review are publicly available here:

https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/

5. Documents and URLs available to current and prospective students that show the most recent updated degree granting authority, charter, or license with an appropriate jurisdiction and the current accreditation status with other USDE recognized accrediting agencies

Institutional URL available to current and prospective students: 
https://www.inter.edu/about-us/acreditaciones/ 

Relevant Aguadilla Campus Accrediting Agencies Campus website
https://aguadilla.inter.edu/about-us/acreditacion-2/ 

CAEP
http://www.caepnet.org/

ACEN
https://www.acenursing.org/

CSWE
https://www.cswe.org/ 

CEPR
https://agencias.pr.gov/agencias/cepr/inicio/Pages/default.aspx

6. Report from State or other accreditor if institution has been found noncompliant (including institutional response) within the last five years

Not Applicable

Explanation:

Criterion #3 – UIAPR Aguadilla has not been found noncompliant with any accrediting agencies.

  1. Written Arrangements
 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. List of current written agreements, including the name of third-party and educational program(s) involved, and date of Commission approval

Not Applicable

2. Documents and/or URLs available to current and prospective students that describe written arrangements including: the name of the educational program(s) involved; the portion of the educational program not provided by the institution; the name and location of the other unaccredited or ineligible third party providers; and the method of delivery and estimated additional costs of that portion of the program

Not Applicable

Explanation:

IAUPR Aguadilla Campus does not have written agreements with third-party and education programs.

8. Assignment of Credit Hour

 

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policy and procedures for assignment of credit hour for all types of courses, disciplines, programs, credential levels, formats, regardless of modality). Include the URL and any other location where the documents are disclosed to students and the public

Guidelines for Curriculum Development at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico- Page 2

Office of Curriculum Affairs

Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2021-2022

Credit Hour
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Technical-Certificate-Programs-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours

General Catalog 2021-2022

Credit Hour
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours

Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

Credit Hour
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours

2. Course or program review procedures and sample approval documentation, as they relate to credit hour

Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of single and shared Academic Programs at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Page 19

Office of Curriculum Affairs

3. Process the institution utilizes to verify length of academic period and compliance with credit hour requirements

Academic Years, Academic Calendars, Payment Periods and Disbursements-US Department of Education

Weblink for Campus Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars

Credit Hour Requirements

Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2021-2022
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Technical- Certificate-Programs-Catalog-2021-2022/Academic- Norms-of-Compliance/Credit-Hours

General Catalog 2021-2022
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/General- Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of- Compliance/Credit-Hours

Graduate Catalog 2021-2022
https://inter.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Graduate- Catalog-2021-2022/Academic-Norms-of- Compliance/Credit-Hours

Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of Single and Shared Academic Programs
Guidelines for the Review and Evaluation of single and shared Academic Programs at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico

Banner System
The length of the academic period and compliance with credit hour requirements is also verified through the institution’s Banner system.  Prior to the start of any given semester, course sections that will be programmed for the semester are entered into the Banner system.  This includes entering the course meeting days and times as well as the faculty who will teach each section.  This information is received by the student upon completion of course registration every semester and constitutes their official semester schedule.

Federal Student Aid Handbook
https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/fsa-handbook/2022-2023/vol3/ch1-academic-years-academic-calendars-payment-periods-and-disbursements

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