The Acculturation and Engagement of Undergraduate Students in Scientific Thinking Through Research Methods

2019 ◽  
pp. 157-175
Author(s):  
Anesa Hosein ◽  
Namrata Rao
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Scientific Thinking

Integrating Disciplines in a Plant Chemistry Laboratory Module to Enhance Interdisciplinary and Scientific Thinking in Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Busta ◽  
Sabrina E. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Chemistry Laboratory ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Plant Chemistry ◽  
Hands On

Here, we describe a hands-on medicinal plant chemistry laboratory module (Phytochemical Laboratory Activities for iNtegrative Thinking and Enhanced Competencies; PLANTEC) for undergraduates that targets the development of core competencies in (i) critical thinking and analysis of text and data, (ii) interdisciplinary and systems thinking, (iii) oral and written communication of science, and (iv) teamwork and collaboration.<br>

scholarly journals Writing Like a (Psychological) Scientist: A Student Guide to Scientific Writing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Scientific Writing ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Writing Style ◽  
Writing Students ◽  
Attention To Detail

This tutorial paper reviews the scientific writing style used in psychology, with a focus on undergraduate students taking a Research Methods course. I outline for broad principles of scientific writing: (1) clarity, (2) conciseness, (3) literally true, and (4) a focus on scientific evidence. Each principle is analyzed into several components, where writing norms in psychology are also emphasized. I also outline three broad skills needed to achieve this style: (1) revision, (2) attention to detail, (3) and teamwork. Revision is emphasized most heavily—students are encouraged to write naturally and edit with a focus on these principles. In addition to learning about scientific writing, students will learn about the nature of science and scientific thinking as well as learn to be clearer, more effective communicators and to develop habits that will help them both in their writing and more broadly in their professional development. Preprint date: 12/24/2020. This document is a work in progress and may not reflect the final draft. Feel free to link to this document for use in teaching (with attribution); please do not modify this document without permission. Please check back periodically for updates. The most up-to-date edition can be found at https://psyarxiv.com/r4sfz/

Integrating Disciplines in a Plant Chemistry Laboratory Module to Enhance Interdisciplinary and Scientific Thinking in Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Busta ◽  
Sabrina E. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Chemistry Laboratory ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Plant Chemistry ◽  
Hands On

Here, we describe a hands-on medicinal plant chemistry laboratory module (Phytochemical Laboratory Activities for iNtegrative Thinking and Enhanced Competencies; PLANTEC) for undergraduates that targets the development of core competencies in (i) critical thinking and analysis of text and data, (ii) interdisciplinary and systems thinking, (iii) oral and written communication of science, and (iv) teamwork and collaboration.<br>

An Intervention Designed to Reduce Plagiarism in a Research Methods Classroom

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Obeid ◽  
Darryl B. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Psychology Class

Research has shown that plagiarism is on the increase in higher education. Some state that this is due to poor knowledge rather than intentional cheating. Other researchers explain that plagiarism is on the rise due to increased competitiveness in college and easy access to work that has already been completed. In this study, we show how a 2-hr intervention in a research methods classes, available free online, successfully reduced plagiarism in a sample of undergraduate students registered in a research methods in psychology class across three semesters. The implications of this study are that students need specific training and knowledge, not simply the threat of being caught, before their plagiarism is reduced.

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