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PMID: 21618383 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Engaging undergraduate students in designing and executing original research should not only be accompanied by technique training but also intentional instruction in the critical analysis and writing of scientific literature. The course described here takes a rigorous approach to scientific reading and writing using primary literature as the model while simultaneously integrating laboratory instruction on basic enzyme purification and characterization, followed by 6 weeks of laboratory dedicated to student-designed original research projects. In the preparation and execution of their original projects, students engage in analysis of the primary literature, proposal writing, peer review, manuscript preparation, and oral presentation. The result is a comprehensive and challenging course that teaches third- and fourth-year undergraduates what it means to "think and work like a scientist." |
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Authors:
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Keri L Colabroy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Volume: 39 ISSN: 1539-3429 ISO Abbreviation: Biochem Mol Biol Educ Publication Date: 2011 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-27 Completed Date: 2011-09-30 Revised Date: 2011-10-31 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100970605 Medline TA: Biochem Mol Biol Educ Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 196-203 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Chemistry, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104, USA. colabroy@muhlenberg.edu |
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Curriculum* Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods* Humans Laboratory Techniques and Procedures* Publications Research / education Science / education Teaching / methods* Thinking Writing* |
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