AGRC 1040 Skills Journal – Cheat Sheet PDF

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AGRC 1040 Skills Journal – Cheat Sheet Below I have translated the main objective of each skill and I have given you some examples of where we have done this so far in the course. These are not the only options; they are just some examples to help if you are having a hard time. 1. An understanding of the nature of scientific thinking, knowledge and research relevant to the major areas of study in AGRC1040. a. Translation – Understanding the content in the course and critical thinking skills from the workshops b. Examples of where you have done this – synthesized lecture, discussion, workshop notes, ALP research journal, annotated bibliography, meme activity 2. The ability to plan an investigation, select and apply practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to conduct that investigation and to collect, interpret and draw logical conclusions from data. a. Translation – Demonstrate that you can conduct an experiment b. Examples of where you have done this – Chocolate tasting, food tasting (bitter strips) 3. An understanding of the nature and significance of current advances in knowledge, thinking and techniques within the major area of study. a. Translation – Understanding the content in the course with the most current research b. Examples of where you have done this – Lectures/discussions, ALP 4. An understanding of the significance, diversity and coherence of the major area of study within the context of global knowledge. a. Translation – Showing that you understand a topic very well including the current research and the pros and cons of any arguments b. Examples of where you have done this – ALP will be the best example of this, but you could use lecture content if there was something your really connected with and did more reading about. 5. Effectively communicating science by being able to collect, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information and ideas using the conventions and language of the discipline. a. Translation – Show that you can communicate science using scientific language – this can be in written or oral form b. Examples of where you have done this – ALP report, infographic, Food tasting presentation, ALP oral presentation, possibly annotated bibliography if done correctly 6. Effectively communicating science by being able to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication, in oral and written form, when communicating in personal, professional and public forums.

a. Translation – You can communicate science – written or orally to the appropriate audience (think scientific vs non scientific audiences) b. Examples of where you have done this – ALP report, infographic, Food tasting presentation, ALP oral presentation, group meeting notes 7. Being able to define and analyse existing and emerging problems. a. Translation – You can take the content that is presented in the course and use that to understand and analyze new problems or scenarios. b. Examples of where you have done this – Lecture, discussions after lectures, ALP (any part of it), Meta-analysis (in week 7) 8. Being able evaluate, criticize and synthesise scientific arguments and to question claims that arise from myth, stereotype, pseudoscience and untested assumptions. a. Translation – To come across information and decide the reliability and scientific validity of that information b. Examples of where you have done this – meme activity, annotated bibliography, evaluating journals activity, Food tasting activity, ALP (any part of it) 9. Being accountable for your own learning and scientific work by demonstrating an understanding of social and civic responsibility and the need to interpret scientific and ethical issues to the general public. a. Translation – Taking responsibility for your own learning and how you take what you have learned from your studies in science and use those to interpret and communicate information b. Examples of where you have done this – taking notes in class – but not just a direct word for word copy of what the lecturer has said, show some actual synthesis, discussions following lectures, ALP research journal, Skills Journal 10. Be accountable for your own learning and scientific work by an understanding of the value of collegial and collaborative interactions and experience in collaborating to achieve a quality outcome. a. Translation – Show that you can play well with others and work as a group b. Examples of where you have done this – ALP Research Journal, communication with your mentor – emails and meeting notes, evidence of collaboration in your ALP groups, discussions following lectures...