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  • Why Research Is Important

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    In this lesson, students work in small groups to analyze and sort a variety of research discoveries. This unit illustrates in part the historical role animals have played in medical research. Students sort these…

  • Applying Ethics to Research

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    In this lesson, students explore ethical considerations in research, focusing specifically on the example of the inclusion of animals in medical research. They work in small groups to analyze the possible harms and…

  • Research Questions and Hypotheses

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    This first section guides students to ask testable questions, and formulate hypotheses and null hypotheses. Students also become familiar with the parts of a science research report. This structure reinforces the…

  • Sharing Research Results

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    In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Playdough Guidebook” is to record and report on data about various playdoughs to compare their characteristics (e.g., texture, smell, stiffness, and ability to harden).…

  • Getting Started in SoTL Research

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    Getting started in SoTL research can seem daunting. Working with a team can increase support and productivity. This article explores roles in SoTL research teams, how to identify research projects, and pacing projects…

  • STEM Graduate Students’ Development at the Intersection of Research, Leadership, and Innovation

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    Researcher innovation and leadership skills are fundamental for creating implementable solutions to pressing societal and market-based global problems. The Research to Innovation to Society (R2I2S) program is a…

  • Facilitating Departmental and Institutional Change for Expanding Undergraduate Research Experiences

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    Increased sustainable access to undergraduate research opportunities, particularly for historically underrepresented populations, involves transforming departmental and institutional cultures, which is time-consuming…

  • Learning Researchers

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    Formative assessment has been shown to be a critical activity for promoting meaningful understanding in the classroom. Systematic engagement in formative assessment helps instructors to develop a clearer picture of…

  • Documentation and Research Paper Setup

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    After organizing the raw data from your experiment and performing statistical analysis, you are ready to move to the next part of your research project—sharing the results of your experiment. You do this by writing a…

  • Presenting the STEM Research Project

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    An important part of conducting research for all STEM professionals is to communicate their study results. This is generally accomplished in two different ways. The first is to write a scientific paper, in order to have…

  • Thinking About the Future of Research

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    In this lesson, students look toward the future of research, specifically animal research. Students discover alternative methods to animal research and what role these methods might play in the future. Students come to…

  • Ensuring The Ethical Conduct of Research

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    In this lesson, students explore the federal regulations and guidelines that have been established to help ensure the correct treatment of animals, such as the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Students discuss acceptable and…

  • Elements of a Research–Based Rationale

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    In Chapter 1, the 10 key aspects that most plans embrace were mentioned. This chapter looks more closely at how to address these 10 key aspects. This includes setting goals for students and defining the roles of…

  • Developing a Research–Based Rationale

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    Developing a research-based rationale requires formulating a way of thinking about teaching. Rather than a casual, weekend effort, the creation of a complete rationale is a long-term enterprise that may last for years…

  • Science Anxiety: Research and Action

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    Science anxiety has been shown to seriously impede student learning. This chapter will describe research done on science anxiety and will explain specific actions that college science teachers can take to build the…

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