Text: Scientific Process Reflection Assignment - ECOLOGY
FA19 Instructions: Research shows that the process of reflection benefits students by facilitating self-evaluation of learning and understanding. The purpose of this exercise is to encourage you to think about the skills that you have acquired, and those that you still need to improve, regarding the scientific process and writing. Think about each question and write a thoughtful and honest response (using full sentences). There is no right or wrong answer, but you should be detailed and specific. This assignment will be turned in online to Canvas.
1. Describe at least 3 aspects of the scientific process or writing that you feel confident about that perhaps you didn't before this course. A good response might be: "I feel more confident in my ability to perform a literature search using appropriate keywords, and to locate pertinent articles."
2. Describe at least 3 aspects of the scientific process or scientific writing that are still concerning or challenging to you and explain why.
3. What new insights, skills, or habits have you developed thus far in the course? How can you use these outside of Ecology lab, such as in your job or other classes? Give some specific skills and describe how they translate to other areas of your life.
4. Describe how you see your role in your lab group. What do you bring to the team? What are your collaboration strengths? Weaknesses? What do you see as the main challenge to successful teamwork? How might you address those challenges?