Teaching Writing Skills in Online Paleontology and Evolution Courses
"Though foundational knowledge and technical skills are frequently and rightfully emphasized in biology curricula, transferrable skills, including writing, are under-prioritized to the detriment of biology graduates and to the scientific field. In an effort to target this gap, we designed assessments in online paleontology and evolution courses to foster critical analysis, synthesis, and written communication skills among students. The aim of this paper is to introduce three writing assessments applicable to courses throughout the biology curriculum for learning paleontology and evolution."
Teaching Writing Skills in Online Paleontology and Evolution Courses
"Though foundational knowledge and technical skills are frequently and rightfully emphasized in biology curricula, transferrable skills, including writing, are under-prioritized to the detriment of biology graduates and to the scientific field. In an effort to target this gap, we designed assessments in online paleontology and evolution courses to foster critical analysis, synthesis, and written communication skills among students. The aim of this paper is to introduce three writing assessments applicable to courses throughout the biology curriculum for learning paleontology and evolution."
Eric W. Dewar, M. Eugenia L. Gold and Heather Dwyer