Assessment of Evidence in University Students' Scientific Writing

Examines uses of evidence in university students' writing of scientific argument in an introductory-level oceanography course. Provides students with an interactive CD-ROM entitled 'Our Dynamic Planet' to write a scientific technical paper. Discusses ways of teaching students the cons...

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Published in:Science & education 2003, Vol.12 (4), p.341
Main Authors: Takao, Allison Y, Kelly, Gregory J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Uses in Education
Earth Science
Evaluation
Higher Education
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Scientific Literacy
Teaching Methods
Writing Across the Curriculum
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Summary:Examines uses of evidence in university students' writing of scientific argument in an introductory-level oceanography course. Provides students with an interactive CD-ROM entitled 'Our Dynamic Planet' to write a scientific technical paper. Discusses ways of teaching students the construction of argument in scientific writing. (KHR)
ISSN:0926-7220