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- Title
ESSAY TESTING IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AS A MEANS FOR SUPPLEMENTING TRAINING IN WRITING SKILLS.
- Authors
Lundahl, Walter S.; Mason, John M.
- Abstract
The article discusses the application of essay testing method in biological science to supplement training in writing skills in the U.S. On of the basic problems in education is to provide adequate training in communication skills. It is assumed that every department should be cognizant of the needs for communication skills and should attempt to provide opportunities within their own programs for continued instruction in such skills. Such procedures as the small group discussion plan, panel discussions and essay tests have possibilities for giving students experiences in developing specific communication skills.
- Subjects
UNITED States; EDUCATIONAL tests &; measurements; WRITTEN communication; BASIC education ability testing; COMMUNICATION education; LIFE sciences; SCHOOLS
- Publication
Science Education, 1956, Vol 40, Issue 4, p261
- ISSN
0036-8326
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/sce.3730400405