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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, Vol. 29 (3) (2001) pp. 98-100
© 2001 IUBMB. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
PII: S1470-8175(01)00034-0

Article

Using the separation of poster handouts into sections to develop student skills

Manuel João Costa * mmcosta@notes.uac.pt

Department of Technological Sciences, University of Azores, Rua Mae de Deus, Apartado 1422, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Abstract

A method is presented that aims at developing the ability of students to handle information, to participate in group discussions, and to accept and give constructive criticism. The method involves synthesizing information in poster handouts and taking part in a student-centered assessment. The assessment proceeds through an objective scoring strategy that leads to the identification of key points for selecting and integrating information, as it should be displayed in poster presentations. A component of the strategy is the separation of these `poster panels' into their main sections. Student's participation is enthusiastic.

Keywords: Skill development; Poster handouts; Oral communication; Participating in discussions

*Corresponding author. Tel.: +351-296-650179; fax: +351-296-650171

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