Open AccessGuiding the Inquiry Using the Modified Scientific Literature Review
Author(s) -
Randell K. Schmidt,
Virginia K. Kowalski,
Lorraine Nevins
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6798
Subject(s) - psychology , critical thinking , scientific thinking , mathematics education , ethnography , engineering ethics , sociology , engineering , anthropology
An ethnographic study explored how 41 grade 11students enrolled in biology, chemistry, physics and psychology classes completed a modified scientific literature review (SLR). Researchers questioned whether the use of primary readings from peer-review science journals promoted increased student learning, the ability to handle scientific information, the stimulation of critical thinking skills, development of a deeper understanding of a scientific topic, and the preparation for collegiate research.