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1. The Process of Science

   09 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Davida Smyth

   These slides give an overview of the process of science in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4319/?v=1

2. Progressive Assignments to Introduce Students to Academic Reading

   31 Jan 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Kim Harrington¹, Jen Eklund²

   1. Tacoma Community College 2. Institute for Systems Biology

   Engaging students in the reading and analysis of primary literature is not only an import skill, it also promotes interest and motivation for many students. This guide provides an example of three...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3652/?v=1

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   Shamili Ajgaonkar

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4. Developing a Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS): Measuring Undergraduates’ Evaluation of Scientific Information and Arguments

   Collections | 23 Aug 2022 | Posted by Suann Yang

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5. Vitamin C for Colds? Writing LETTERS to Synthesize and Communicate Results from Multiple Studies

   29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Robert E. Furrow*¹, Rebecca M. Price², Aeisha Thomas³, Yue Yin⁴, Kelsie M. Bernot⁵

   1. University of California, Davis 2. University of Washington, Bothell 3. Crown College 4. University of Illinois at Chicago 5. North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

   Interpreting experimental results is a key part of evidence-based reasoning. However, it is challenging for students to synthesize data from multiple sources to reach their own conclusions. As...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2665/?v=1

6. Teaching students to read, interpret, and write about scientific research: A press release assignment in a large, lower-division class

   29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Megan K. Barker¹, Eric W. Jandciu², Robin E. Young*³

   1. Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia 2. University of British Columbia 3. University of British Columbia - Vancouver and Okanagan campuses

   A central skill in any science discipline is the ability to read, understand, and discuss the primary literature of the discipline. However, teaching this skill presents unique challenges within...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2654/?v=1

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   Kristen Lennon

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   Kelly L ODonnell

   Kelly O’Donnell is the Director of Science Forward at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees scientific programing and academics for Macaulay. Dr. O’Donnell also regularly teaches one of the Science...

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9. Improving Civic and Scientific Literacy through Scaffolded Thematic Classroom Research Experiences

   07 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Davida Smyth

   Mercy College

   Poster on encouraging civic and scientific literacy presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/638/?v=2

10. Improving Civic and Scientific Literacy through Scaffolded Thematic Classroom Research Experiences

    07 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Davida Smyth

    Mercy College

    Poster on encouraging civic and scientific literacy presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/638/?v=1

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    Ellie Steinberg

    When I used to give talks on my PhD research, which involved both real and virtual pocket gophers, I realized the power of simulated systems – and a good natural history story – to help...

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