Unit 2 Reflection

Unit 2 Reflection - Scientific Research

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Purpose of Reflection

This reflection will help you consolidate your learning from Lesson 1 (Recognizing Bias in Sources) and Lesson 2 (Critiquing and Comparing Sources). It encourages you to think critically about the skills and strategies you’ve developed and how they can be applied in your own research. Unit Reflections do not have to be turned in. These are for you to reflect on each unit.

Reflection Prompts:

1. Bias in Sources:

What clues helped you to identify bias in the articles you read? Describe at least 2 clues. Why is it important to check who wrote a scientific article?

1. Evaluating Sources:

What makes an article more or less trustworthy? Provide at least 1 example from the activities in Unit 2. How can AI help (but not replace) your judgment when it comes to evaluating scientific articles?

1. Looking Ahead:

  What areas do you feel most confident about after this unit?

  What skills or concepts would you like to continue developing to improve your research practices?

Write a response to one or more of the prompts above. Consider specific examples from your experiences in the activities to illustrate your points.

After completing Unit 2 Reflection, move on to the second phase of our course-long project.