Developing Analytical and Communication Skills in a Mock-Trial Course Based on the Famous Woburn, Massachusetts Case
http://www.nagt.org/files/quantskills/Bair-484450.pdf

E. Bair, Department of Geological Sciences, Ohio State University


This Journal of Geoscience Education article discusses a mock trial in which undergraduates serve as expert witnesses and law students serve as their attorneys. The article identifies the trial as an effective vehicle for developing quantitative skills and enhancing written and oral communication skills. The course discussed is unabashedly about applying scientific principles to solve real-world problems. The entire course revolves around the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific data.

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Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.

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Subject: Education
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Course Information
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Earth System Topics: Human Dimensions:Environmental Quality, Policy, Health
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience