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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ789587
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Dec
Pages: 6
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Presenting the Scientific Process: Introducing Philosophy, Theory, Methods, and Ethics
Meers, Mason; Demers, Nora Egan; Savarese, Michael
Journal of College Science Teaching, v33 n3 p34-39 Dec 2003
In a course titled Scientific Process, we introduce undergraduates to the philosophy and practice of science and initiate them into a 2-year undergraduate research track. Engaging exercises and discussions help students understand the scientific process and ultimately produce a research proposal in grant application format. Students defend their written proposal during a 15-minute oral presentation. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Research Proposals, Ethics, Scientific Methodology, Student Research, Science Education, Courses, Science Process Skills, Course Objectives, Models, Critical Thinking, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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