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ERIC Number: EJ603327
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Encouraging Students to Study Weird Things.
Trocco, Frank
Phi Delta Kappan, v81 n8 p628-31 Apr 2000
An assistant professor approaches students' unconventional research topics (like crystal healing) as ordinary research endeavors, asking students if they want their work to be credible, what academic discipline they plan to use, what research question should be asked, and what resources are necessary to understand the topic. (MLH)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Problem Based Learning, Research Skills, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Student Development, Student Interests, Student Projects, Student Research, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Controversial Topics; Topic Selection