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Graduate Research Methods in Social Work
Matt DeCarlo; Cory Cummings; Kate Agnelli · Open Social Work Education · 2021
We designed our book to help graduate social work students through every step of the research process, from conceptualization to dissemination. Our textbook centers cultural humility, information literacy, pragmatism, and an equal emphasis on quantitative and qualitative methods. It includes extensive content on literature reviews, cultural bias and respectfulness, and qualitative methods, in contrast to traditionally used commercial textbooks in social work research. Our author team spans across academic, public, and nonprofit social work research. We love research, and we endeavored through our book to make research more engaging, less painful, and easier to understand. Our textbook exercises direct students to apply content as they are reading the book to an original research project. By breaking it down step-by-step, writing in approachable language, as well as using stories from our life, practice, and research experience, our textbook helps professors overcome students’ research methods anxiety and antipathy. If you decide to adopt our resource, we ask that you complete this short Adopter’s Survey that helps us keep track of our community impact. You can also contact profmattdecarlo@gmail.com for a student workbook, homework assignments, slideshows, a draft bank of quiz questions, and a course calendar.
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The Story of Dinosaurs
Ashley Burkett, PhD · Oklahoma State University · 2023
This resource will explore the validity of arguments and/or conclusions in dinosaur research through evaluating the scientific evidence. Students using this resource will read, experiment, and evaluate scientific literature surrounding dinosaurs. Students will have the opportunity to work with others to evaluate the plausibility of the dinosaur concepts and theories, and engage in hands-on experiments to add additional information to their interpretations. Students will learn to participate in evaluation mechanisms to assess critical thinking and science literacy.
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An Interactive Introduction to Organismal and Molecular Biology
Andrea Bierema · Michigan State University · 2021
This "textbook" is interactive, meaning that although each chapter has text, they also have interactive HTML5 content, such as quizzes, simulations, interactive videos, and images with clickable hotspots. Students receive instant feedback when they complete the interactive content, and therefore, can learn and check their understanding all in one place. The first unit introduces students to the nature of science, including scientific controversies, and information literacy, including how to analyze literature and identify stakeholders. Unit 2 is organismal biology, including carbon cycling and population growth, and unit 3 is molecular biology with a focus on gene expression.
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Student Development 001 for College Success
Pedro Garcia and Paige Ortiz · Coalinga College
In the contents: 01: Introduction to the Class and College · 3.06: Personality Types and Learning · 04: Managing Your Time and Priorities
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INDIS 313: First Year Seminar Textbook for Instructors (DeMartini)
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In the contents: 1.02: College Culture and Expectations · 2.1.06: Personality Types and Learning · 2.02: Reading and Notetaking
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AH1: Communication and Popular Culture
Dustin Dunaway · Pueblo Community College
In the contents: 1.01: Media and Culture · 1.1.02: Intersection of American Media and Culture · 1.1.07: Mass Media and Popular Culture
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COUN 7: Blueprint for Success in College and Career
Dave Dillion · Grossmont College
In the contents: 02: Time Tools and Study Environment · 2.04: World View and Self-Efficacy · 03: College Level Critical Thinking and Reading
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Math Concurrent Support
Chau D. Tran · Coastline College
In the contents: 01: Your Brain and Learning · 1.06: Personality Types and Learning · 2.10: Problem Solving and Decision Making
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Introduction to Sociology
John E. Glass · Collin College
In the contents: 1.01: History and Introduction · 1.04: Sociology and the Social Sciences · 1.10: Levels of Analysis- Micro and Macro
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COLL 103: Exploring Academic and Personal Success
Valerie Mann · Johnson County Community College
In the contents: 1.02: Motivation Growth Mindset and Self-Efficacy · 1.03: College Culture and Expectations · 1.07: Listening and Note Taking
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Math Concurrent Support
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In the contents: 01: Your Brain and Learning · 1.06: Personality Types and Learning · 2.10: Problem Solving and Decision Making