ERIC Number: EJ1055107
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 6
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Writing-to-Learn in First-Year Biological Sciences
Paszkowski, Cynthia; Haag, Margaret
Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, v1 p132-137 2008
In 2006-2007, we established a writing exercise in two large first-year biology courses. Overall, our exercise, which consisted of multiple drafts of a 500-word essay, offered students a good introduction to how editorial feedback can improve content and style in scientific writing. We discuss our goals, procedures, outcome, and students' responses to our initiative.
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Essays, Writing Assignments, Editing, Feedback (Response), College Science, Foreign Countries, Content Area Writing, Workshops, Graduate Students, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Revision (Written Composition), Undergraduate Students, Teaching Assistants, Seminars
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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