Introduce Successful Library Assignments to Students in Biological Sciences.

Nussbaum, Francis E., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Introduce Successful Library Assignments to Students in Biological Sciences.

Nussbaum, Francis E., Jr.

American Biology Teacher, v53 n5 p301-04 May 1991

Described is an assignment in which students read and write reviews of four journal articles chosen from preselected biology topics. Suggestions to help achieve maximal effectiveness are included. Directions for grading the review articles are provided. Discussed is how this assignment can help students develop more sophisticated writing skills. (KR)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Skills, Motivation, Periodicals, Research Skills, Science Activities, Science Education, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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