The Scientific Method as a Scaffold to Enhance Communication Skills in Chemistry.

ABSTRACT: Scientific success in the field of chemistry depends upon the mastery of a wide range of soft skills, most notably scientific writing and speaking. However, training for scientific communication is typically limited at the undergraduate level, where students struggle to express themselves in a clear and logical manner. The underlying issue is deeper than basic technical skills; rather, it is a problem of students' unawareness of a fundamental and strategic framework for writing and speaking with a purpose. The methodology has been implemented for individual mentorship and in our regional summer research program to deliver a blueprint of thought and reasoning that endows students with the confidence and skills to become more effective communicators. Our didactic process intertwines undergra

SUBMITTER: Montgomery TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9202561 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature