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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 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 ...
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 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.