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Koffman, Bess G.; Kreutz,Karl J.; Trenbath, Kim – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2017
We present a strategy for using scientific argumentation in an early undergraduate laboratory course to teach disciplinary writing practices and to promote critical thinking, knowledge transformation, and understanding of the scientific method. The approach combines targeted writing instruction; data analysis and interpretation; formulation of a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Persuasive Discourse, Science Instruction, Technical Writing
Todd, Carrie E. Davis; Goeke, Elizabeth R. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2012
Capstone experiences are typically the culmination of an undergraduate program and allow students to integrate their content knowledge with communication and technical skills, many of which are desirable in the job market and graduate school. Learner-centered teaching fits well with a capstone course because it requires students to be more engaged…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Student Centered Learning, Geology, Curriculum
Rudd, James A., II; Wang, Vivian Z.; Cervato, Cinzia; Ridky, Robert W. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2009
Calibrated Peer Review™ (CPR), a web-based instructional tool developed as part of the National Science Foundation reform initiatives in undergraduate science education, allows instructors to incorporate multiple writing assignments in large courses without overwhelming the instructor. This study reports successful implementation of CPR in a…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, College Science