Online Low-Stakes Assignments To Support Scientific Lab Report Writing in Introductory Science Courses<sup><xref ref-type="fn" rid="fn1-jmbe-21-73">†</xref></sup>
Using a combination of online tools (discussion board, submission of reports, grading with rubrics) and scaffolded low stakes writing, we designed a comprehensive writing assignment that teaches first and second year undergraduates a basic scientific skill: written communication in the form of a lab...
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oai:doaj.org-article:c2afa0e83faf4b97a79779a45c5325e62021-11-15T15:04:14ZOnline Low-Stakes Assignments To Support Scientific Lab Report Writing in Introductory Science Courses<sup><xref ref-type="fn" rid="fn1-jmbe-21-73">†</xref></sup>10.1128/jmbe.v21i3.21831935-78851935-7877https://doaj.org/article/c2afa0e83faf4b97a79779a45c5325e62020-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.v21i3.2183https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7877https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7885Using a combination of online tools (discussion board, submission of reports, grading with rubrics) and scaffolded low stakes writing, we designed a comprehensive writing assignment that teaches first and second year undergraduates a basic scientific skill: written communication in the form of a laboratory report. Scaffolding of the assignment into small sections helps students concentrate on topics and writing technique, and ensures the instructor can grade the reports quickly while still providing valuable feedback. Hence, students get a chance to practice lab report writing consistently throughout the semester, simultaneously learning how to do it and improving their results. The assignment prepares students for the lab report in advanced courses or writing scientific reports in their later career. The assignment was used in biology courses, but can be used in other science courses where lab report preparation is required. This system was well received by students.Maria ShumskayaSasmita MishraLaura LorentzenAmerican Society for MicrobiologyarticleSpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENJournal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 21, Iss 3 (2020) |
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Using a combination of online tools (discussion board, submission of reports, grading with rubrics) and scaffolded low stakes writing, we designed a comprehensive writing assignment that teaches first and second year undergraduates a basic scientific skill: written communication in the form of a laboratory report. Scaffolding of the assignment into small sections helps students concentrate on topics and writing technique, and ensures the instructor can grade the reports quickly while still providing valuable feedback. Hence, students get a chance to practice lab report writing consistently throughout the semester, simultaneously learning how to do it and improving their results. The assignment prepares students for the lab report in advanced courses or writing scientific reports in their later career. The assignment was used in biology courses, but can be used in other science courses where lab report preparation is required. This system was well received by students. |
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