Forging on-campus connections to enhance undergraduate student reasoning, writing, and research skills. Issue 4 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Archibong, Belinda; Dekker, Harrison; Grawe, Nathan D.; Olney, Martha L.; Rutz, Carol; Weiman, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of economic education. Volume 48:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 317
• Page End: 326
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: General economics -- library science -- quantitative reasoning -- teaching -- undergraduate research -- writing center; A22; Economics -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; 330.071
• DOI: 10.1080/00220485.2017.1353466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0485

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Research and writing are critical components of an undergraduate education. Partnerships between economics faculty and campus resources can improve student research and writing skills. Here, the authors describe programs at three different campuses that bridge department and campus resources: the Empirical Reasoning Lab at Barnard College, the Writing Program at Carleton College, and the Library's Data Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. The authors describe each program's mission and structure, provide examples of its impact on student learning, and discuss administrative factors (and hurdles) to consider in implementing similar programs elsewhere.