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EVC Study Tips Scientific American Refleccion and Dr. David Podcast

 

Read the article attached “Study Tips Scientific American” and answer the following questions.

  • Write a 350 word or more reflection that answers all of the following:
    1. Read the introduction on p.2
      1. How did the author’s decide which study techniques work/don’t work in this article?
      2. Do you trust their process for deciding?
    2. For the 2 “Gold Star Winners” on p. 3
      1. Do you already use these techniques?
        1. If you do, describe how.
        2. If you don’t, how will you incorporate this into your daily routine?
    3. Consider the 3 “Runners Up” on pp. 4-5
      1. Do you already use any of these techniques?
        1. If so, describe how.
        2. If you don’t, describe how you will incorporate at least one into your study routine.
    4. Refer to “What doesn’t work” on p.6
      1. I know we are ALL guilty of trying these ineffective strategies at some point!
        1. Do you feel that they helped you earn the grade you wanted? Were you able to remember the information one week later?
        2. What can you do instead that will be more effective?
    5. What is your plan for the next exam?

    ** my plan for the next exam is attend office hours, tutoring and reviews chapters that I have a hard time comprehending.

SECOND read the transcript podcast and article about Lawrence David

Lawrence David is a Filipino-American biologist currently working as a professor at Duke University and Harvard. His work focuses on the trillions of bacteria that live on and in the human body, and he is particularly interested in how bacteria contribute to health and disease in the developing world. He also helped start a website to showcase illustrated, science-related poetry

After reviewing the background and scientific work of Dr. Lawrence David, write a 350 or more word reflection on what you discovered. You might wish to address some of the following:

  1. What was most interesting or most confusing about the podcast and article?
  2. What can you learn from the podcast/article about the interactions between your body and microbes?
  3. What does this podcast/article tell you about the types of people that do science?
  4. What new questions do you have after hearing the story?