READING TRADE BOOKS in a Freshman Biology Course.

Authors :: Jensen, Murray
Moore, Randy
Source :: American Biology Teacher (National Association of Biology Teachers). Apr2008, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p206-210. 4p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article discusses a study which examines trade book reading assignments for college freshmen science students, specifically evaluating the students' opinions regarding the assignments and correlations on overall course performance. Trade books are different than text books, in that trade books are published for a wide audience. Topics of discussion include plagiarism, handwritten assignments, and pass-fail grading criteria. Also discussed are reading assignments for extra credit and the fact that text books are rarely read by college students.

Subjects :: *CURRICULUM research
*TRADE books
*BOOKS & reading
*COLLEGE freshmen
*SCIENCE students
*COLLEGE textbooks

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00027685
Volume :: 70
Issue :: 4
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: American Biology Teacher (National Association of Biology Teachers)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 33304214
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1662/0002-7685(2008)70[206:RTBIAF]2.0.CO;2