Use of Microthemes to Increase Writing Content for Introductory Science Laboratory

Writing is a learning activity, as well as a communication skill. Many instructors recognize the value of writing as a learning tool but struggle to develop effective writing assignments. Instructors are generally pressed for time during lecture due to the necessity to deliver content and, therefore...

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Autores principales:	Michelle L. Lewis, Sibyl R. Bucheli, Aaron M. Lynne
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Publicado:	American Society for Microbiology 2012
Materias:	Special aspects of education LC8-6691 Biology (General) QH301-705.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:aeaa9c7c51f8471e9cc3fc4f07fd5acc2021-11-15T15:20:09ZUse of Microthemes to Increase Writing Content for Introductory Science Laboratory10.1128/jmbe.v13i1.3661935-78851935-7877https://doaj.org/article/aeaa9c7c51f8471e9cc3fc4f07fd5acc2012-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.v13i1.366https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7877https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7885Writing is a learning activity, as well as a communication skill. Many instructors recognize the value of writing as a learning tool but struggle to develop effective writing assignments. Instructors are generally pressed for time during lecture due to the necessity to deliver content and, therefore, cannot dedicate time necessary to teach science writing skills effectively. Traditional term papers assigned to a class with varying writing skills may not accomplish the desired goal of teaching both technical writing skills and critical thinking skills. Students that are already struggling with content may be at a disadvantage in terms of conveying complex ideas. An answer to this problem is the microtheme paper which we employ in an Introductory Botany laboratory setting.Michelle L. LewisSibyl R. BucheliAaron M. LynneAmerican Society for MicrobiologyarticleSpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENJournal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 74-77 (2012)
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description	Writing is a learning activity, as well as a communication skill. Many instructors recognize the value of writing as a learning tool but struggle to develop effective writing assignments. Instructors are generally pressed for time during lecture due to the necessity to deliver content and, therefore, cannot dedicate time necessary to teach science writing skills effectively. Traditional term papers assigned to a class with varying writing skills may not accomplish the desired goal of teaching both technical writing skills and critical thinking skills. Students that are already struggling with content may be at a disadvantage in terms of conveying complex ideas. An answer to this problem is the microtheme paper which we employ in an Introductory Botany laboratory setting.
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Use of Microthemes to Increase Writing Content for Introductory Science Laboratory

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