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The Snakes and Ladders of Research: Using a Board Game to Teach the Pitfalls of Undergraduate Research Design.

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Warburton, Jeff; Madge, Clare – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1994

Contends that the success or failure of an undergraduate research project can hinge on one or two decisions made at an early stage in the process. Describes a "Snakes and Ladders" board game used to remind students of good and bad research design practices. Includes game rules and a listing of the good and bad practices. (CFR)

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