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ESCI 432

ESCI 432. Topics in marine ecology. Syllabus. On web: https://wwu.instructure.com/. Tips on leading a good discussion. Step one: Preparation Read and understand the papers Do some background research on the topic Think carefully about the main conclusions of the paper and write them down

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ESCI 432

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  1. ESCI 432 Topics in marine ecology

  2. Syllabus • On web: https://wwu.instructure.com/

  3. Tips on leading a good discussion • Step one: Preparation • Read and understand the papers • Do some background research on the topic • Think carefully about the main conclusions of the paper and write them down • Generate a list of questions that you can ask the class to help them consider these conclusions • Critically evaluate the paper

  4. Tips on leading a good discussion • Step Two: Leading the discussion • Begin with an introduction • Why should we care about this topic? • What aspects are particularly interesting? • How is it connected to previous discussion topics? • Ask questions • Observation questions • Interpretation questions • Critical-evaluation questions

  5. Tips on leading a good discussion • Organizing the discussion • Observation → interpretation → critical analysis • Introduction → methods → results → discussion • Figure-by-figure and table-by-table • Page-by-page • Role-playing • Other creative methods…

  6. Tips on leading a good discussion • Pitfalls to avoid • Summarizing the paper for everyone and then asking “Any questions?” • Giving more answers than questions • Trying to criticize a paper before completely understanding it • Start with lots of questions then condense • Ideal discussion: Leader asks one provocative question and wild discussion follows

  7. Tips on being a good participant • Read the paper. • Write a summary of the main point. • Write a list of questions about the paper. • Think about something interesting to say about each paper. Write it down and bring it to class so you’re ready to participate.

  8. Other topics • Snacks and drinks • Assigning discussion leaders • Grades and evaluation

  9. Participation is key

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