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ENGL 393/AFST 393: Africana Literature and Culture: Digital Diaspora
(2021-03-11)In the 1990s we heard much of the democratization of knowledge emerging from the developing technological infrastructure, particularly the emerging internet. There was great hope that the free access materials on the web ... -
VIBS 310 Week 6: Citation Basics
(2021-02-23)In this learning module, I use a video to introduce the basics of citation practices, including why we cite, what we cite, and what we don't cite. I also use a discussion prompt to help students begin narrowing down a ... -
VIBS 310 Week 5: What is a Literature Review?
(2021-02-13)This week's activities introduce students to literature reviews. The video asks students to imagine the scientific understanding of the world before the classic Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty experiment demonstrated that DNA ... -
VIBS 310 Week 4: Structure of Story and Journal Articles
(2021-02-13)In this learning module, students are introduced to the structure of story. That serves as a foundation for understanding the structure of journal articles. In addition to videos explaining these concepts, students are ... -
VIBS 310 Week 3: Scientific Abstracts and Information Overload
(2021-02-05)In this learning module, students learn what abstracts are and why they're so important to scientific discourse. They also practice identifying different parts of abstracts as part of a group exercise. Finally, they ... -
VIBS 310 Week 2: Epistemology and Biomedical Writing
(2021-01-25)Many of the peculiarities of scientific discourse only make sense in light of how scientists generate new knowledge. Therefore, I begin VIBS 310: Biomedical Writing with a discussion of scientific epistemology. -
Scientific Epistemology
(2021-01-25)These are the notes for my introductory lecture in VIBS 658, Research Methods in Science and Technology Journalism. Aside from covering the learning objectives and mechanics of the course, we begin the class with a discussion ... -
VIBS 658 Spring Course Syllabus
(2021-01-24)This is the syllabus for VIBS 658, Research Methods in Science and Technology Journalism -
VIBS 310 Week 1: Orientation Materials
(2021-01-18)A key to a good remote learning experience for students is to build a sense of community. It is also necessary, of course, that students have a clear understanding of the course structure, content, and expectations. I do ... -
TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES: REPORT FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOR ITHAKA S+R
(2020-10-27)Primary sources have long enabled an inquiry-based approach to instruction, one which offers students the opportunity to expand critical thinking abilities and lasting research skills through a personal experience with ... -
Academic Honesty Quiz
(2020-08-11)Academic integrity or academic honesty is an essential component of educational institutions, especially higher education institutions, which often have significant consequences for violations of institutional academic ... -
Social Justice & Inclusion in Historic Preservation: A Bibliography
(2020-07-07)Bibliography of academic and practitioner articles and statements about historic preservation and social justice. The list was developed in 2020 by The Texas Freedom Colonies Project research team and will be updated annually. -
Creating and Implementing an Online Course Etiquette Appreciative Agreement: Recommendations and Insights for Updating Course Material and Social Expectations to Aid in the Transition to Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2020-06-22)With the threat of COVID-19 risking the health and safety of the 19.9 million students and 1.5 million faculty studying and working at colleges and universities across the U.S., these institutions have had little choice ...
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