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10. An Analysis of Higher Order Thinking in Online Discussions

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McLoughlin, D. and Mynard, J.

Abstract

This paper describes a study of online discussion forums as tools for promoting higher-order thinking. The study was carried out in a women's university in the United Arab Emirates. Data, in the form of online discussion forum transcripts, were collected over a 20-week semester and were analysed according to a model developed by Garrison, Anderson, and Archer (2001). Discussion forum postings were analysed for evidence of higher-order thinking and were placed within one of the model's categories of "triggering", "exploration", "integration", or "resolution". The researchers did find evidence of higher-order thinking processes. The results showed that the majority of postings were either categorised as "exploration" or "integration". The results also supported the notion that the correct conditions need to be present in order for higher-order thinking to arise. The findings suggested that the initial teacher prompt or question may have had a bearing on the nature of learners' postings. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)

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2009
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15. The Role of Mesenchyme in Thymus Development

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Owen, J. J. T., McLoughlin, D. E., Suniara, R. K., Jenkinson, E. J., Compans, R. W., editor, Cooper, M., editor, Hogle, J. M., editor, Ito, Y., editor, Koprowski, H., editor, Melchers, F., editor, Oldstone, M., editor, Olsnes, S., editor, Potter, M., editor, Saedler, H., editor, Vogt, P. K., editor, Wagner, H., editor, and Melchers, Fritz, editor

Published
2000
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16. Theoretical study and experimental analysis of the scattering efficiency of hollow polymer particles in the dependent light scattering regime

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Auger, J.-C. and McLoughlin, D.

Subjects
Paint -- Analysis -- Chemical properties, Polymers -- Optical properties -- Analysis, Coatings -- Analysis -- Chemical properties, Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
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Abstract We present an extensive theoretical study of the optical properties of hollow polymer particles (HPP) dispersed into a polymer resin as functions of their structure and volume-filling fraction. We [...]

Published
2015
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19. Discovery of jets launched by classical nova eruptions

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McLoughlin, D and Blundell, K

Subjects
Physics
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Classical novae are stellar explosions that occur on the surface of white dwarfs in close binary systems. This thesis presents time-domain spec- troscopy of four recent eruptions in the Milky Way, carried out by the Global Jet Watch telescopes. Careful analysis of these observations re- veals the presence of a circumbinary disc around classical nova V906 Car following its cataclysmic event in March 2018. Its existence may provide an answer to the long-standing problem of explaining the white dwarf mass distribution. This thesis also presents the discovery of line-emitting jets and an accre- tion disc in classical nova YZ Reticuli, using sustained follow-up spec- troscopy commencing soon after the eruption in July 2020 and lasting several months. A qualitatively similar spectral signature is also observed for classical nova V6568 Sgr, hinting that jets may be a feature of classical novae more generally than previously thought. The same jets and accretion disc model is subsequently applied to the remaining two classical novae in the Global Jet Watch archive, V5668 Sgr and V906 Car, which exhibit the same behaviour. In the case of V5668 Sgr, the jets are found to persist for at least 2000 days after the eruption in March 2015. This thesis then suggests future imaging measurements that could be obtained using current instrumentation for spatially-resolved spectroscopy, which would elucidate further properties of nova jets like those discovered in all four classical novae observed by the Global Jet Watch. This thesis also uses Global Jet Watch time-lapse spectroscopy on classical novae V906 Car and V5668 Sgr to tightly constrain (to within hundreds of seconds) the duration of certain phases and their transitions that take place in the immediate aftermath of these recent eruptions.

Published
2021

40. Practicum placements: An innovative opportunity to foster new skills for future professionals in a cross-university collaboration in Western Australia

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McLoughlin, D., Rozas Núñez, D., McLoughlin, D., and Rozas Núñez, D.

Abstract

Murdoch University in order to share its collaborative approach to supporting future generations of library professionals organised its first group practicum project in 2017. The project targeted a group of library students from Curtin University with an interest in science fiction. Seven students were recruited for a practicum placement to create a collection development report with recommendations on the management of the library’s Science Fiction Collection. The practicum project was a success, as the students delivered an industry relevant report in an environment that resembles the dynamics of a team project. The Library experience was also successful due to the development of a partnership with Curtin University’s Placement Coordinator and the engagement of Murdoch Library team to support the student experience and the outcomes of this project. In 2018, the Library decided to develop a new project in conjunction with Curtin University. This time, the Library collaborated with the Curtin University lecturers in creating a new project, from inception to completion, to consolidate the students’ knowledge and experience in information literacy. In 2018, five students carried out a project to create a Special Collections digital learning object and two other projects including the indexing of fanzines using Dublin Core Metadata Elements and a presentation to all Library staff. The 2018 project proved to be another success for both universities and caught the attention of others in Western Australia. As a result, Murdoch decided to expand its partnership with Curtin University and engaged with other Universities to help them develop similar practicum experiences with the view of developing future partnerships for the benefit of the library and information industry. This paper will explore Murdoch’s approach to support the library industry in Western Australia through collaboration, engagement and partnerships. The paper will also focus on the lessons learnt and futu

Published
2019

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