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EMILY STEWARTFAEZEH RANJBARAN
JUSTIN BRACKENRICH
Design ProposalBIOL 220: Primary Literature
Exploration
Overview
1. Introduction2. Problem3. Objectives4. Solution5. Methods and Qualifications
a. Searching and Locating Scientific Articlesb. Interpretation and Analysis
6. Resources and Cost7. Conclusion
Introduction
Conduction, evaluate, analyzePrimary literatureResearch
Problem
No course focusing on obtaining the skills for analysis of Primary Literature
BIOL 321: Total Lab Experience Colgate University Previous Research
Objectives
1. Understanding why analysis of primary literature is important
2. Providing students with proper skills for analysis
3. Obtaining experience 4. Training
Solution
Incorporation of BIOL 220Development of skills for furthering
education and/or real world applications UCLA Howard Hughes Undergraduate
Research Program
Methods of Teaching
Science Librarian: Linda Blake
Areas of focus: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Math, Physics, and Statistics
Use of databases
Methods of Teaching
Instructor of Record: Dr. Stephanie Young
Interpretation of data
True relevance of papers
Background: molecular biology, nanotechnology, and forensic science
Sample Assignment A
Sample Assignment B
Schedule
BIOL 220: Primary Literature ExplorationGEC 2- 3 Credit Course Fall Semester MWF 11:20-12:30PM Information Literacy
Resources and Costs
Science Librarian and Biology TeacherLife Sciences Building 3rd Floor Computer
Lab- hands on learning and management of
articlesScholarly article databaseNo cost
Conclusion
BIOL 220: Primary Literature ExplorationFor all physical science majorsBeneficial Preparation for future careers/researchNo costs
Questions?
Resources
Huerta, D., McMillan, V. (2004). Reflections on collaborative teaching of science information literacy and science writing: Plans, processes and pratfalls. Resource Sharing & Information Networks, 17(1/2): 19-28.
Image from: http://biology.wvu.edu/faculty/faculty-pages/stephanie-young
Image from: http://libguides.wvu.edu/profile/lindablake
Kozeracki, C.A., Carey, M.F., Colicelli, J., & Levis-Fitzgerald, M. (2006). An intensive primary-literature-based teaching program directly benefits undergraduate science majors and facilitates their transition to doctoral programs. Cell Biology Education, 5: 340-347. Scaramozzino, J. M. (2010). Integrating STEM information competencies into an undergraduate curriculum. Journal of Library Administration, 50(4): 315-333.