Lost in translation? Deconstructing science in the news through an inquiry-based course

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 5-11

  Rangachari, P K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Active learning and undergraduate education; Molecular biology education; News items; Peer review; Popularizing science

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COLLEGE STUDENT; EDUCATION; EXPERIENCE; LEARNING; MASS MEDIUM; MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; NEUROSCIENCE; PEER REVIEW; RESEARCH; SCIENCE; SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE;

EID: 33644846473     PISSN: 14708175     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/bmb.2006.49403401005     Document Type: Article

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