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Lisa DaVia Rubenstein1, Kelsey A Woodruff2,3, April M Taylor4
1Department of Educational Psychology; Ball State University; Muncie, IN, 47306.
Short-form scientific micropublications enable undergraduate students at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) to conduct and publish authentic research. This process fosters key scientific skills and a sense of belonging within the scientific community.
Area of Science:
- Scientific education research
- Undergraduate research
- Scholarly communication
Background:
- Primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) face challenges in offering authentic research experiences leading to publications.
- Traditional publication models require extensive work, often incompatible with student training timelines.
- "Recipe-driven" laboratory courses limit opportunities for genuine scientific inquiry.
Conclusions:
- Micropublications offer a viable pathway for authentic research experiences at PUIs.
- Small-scale research projects culminating in micropublications significantly benefit student skill development.
- This approach fosters a sense of scientific identity and community engagement among early-career researchers.
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