Novel approach to enhance critical thinking in research students
Conference Tracks
Teaching Practices (Poster Only) – Analysis, synthesis, reflection, and discussion
Abstract
Proper utilization of scientific literature, creativity, analytical thinking, and communication are essential skills for students who pursue a career in scientific research. Master of Biomedical Science students at Mercer University School of Medicine has been the subject of this study. A novel approach was used to engage students in activities associated with the appropriate use of scientific literature, reading, and understanding of research articles, critical data analysis, communication and creativity. Qualitative data collected from four consecutive years shows that this new approach benefit graduate students significantly in their early learning to build essential skills in biomedical research.
Session Format
Poster
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Publication Type and Release Option
Image (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Rajapaksha, Maheshinie, "Novel approach to enhance critical thinking in research students" (2022). SoTL Commons Conference. 19.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2022/19
Novel approach to enhance critical thinking in research students
Proper utilization of scientific literature, creativity, analytical thinking, and communication are essential skills for students who pursue a career in scientific research. Master of Biomedical Science students at Mercer University School of Medicine has been the subject of this study. A novel approach was used to engage students in activities associated with the appropriate use of scientific literature, reading, and understanding of research articles, critical data analysis, communication and creativity. Qualitative data collected from four consecutive years shows that this new approach benefit graduate students significantly in their early learning to build essential skills in biomedical research.
