Discussion, paper presentations and critique, and theory and practice of peer-reviewing papers of scientific research in poultry and animal sciences.
Athena Title
Topics in Poul Animal Research
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students in this course will be able to critically evaluate peer-reviewed articles through presentations and class discussions, focusing on recent findings in the research area of each student (peer reviewed papers published within the last 5 years only can be selected and presented).
Students in this course will understand the current state of research in various aspects of poultry and animal sciences, expose students to principles of various research approaches (including in vitro experiments, animal models, observational studies, etc.) and analytical methods used in these fields of research; and provide experience in reviewing and critiquing research articles.
Students in this course will understand how to practice creating scientific presentations, to gain experience in public speaking, and to meet and discuss research articles with faculty facilitator/s.
Topical Outline
Section 1: Introduction and practice of critiquing and presenting research articles.
Section 2: Lectures and practice on peer-reviewing of journal articles.
Section 3: Application of the skills learned in sections 1 and 2 of the course. In the third section of the course, the students will have the opportunity to make additional presentations in the class.
The primary format of the course will be student-selected and student-led presentations of recent publications in the student’s research field.
During the semester, all participating students will be required to give at most four (at least three) PowerPoint presentations providing a critical assessment of a recent research article.
Students will lead the discussion of particular papers assigned to them in advance. Consequently, each student will be able to make at least three presentations and moderate at most two class discussions.
