Figure 3.

Using peer teachers and sharing expected outcomes during project development. During one of two peer workshops on research communication skills held at least 3 weeks before project deadlines, peer teachers discuss with students grading sheets for each project. Shown here is the grading sheet for Project 1, the Journal Club. Such discussions allow students to clearly understand the exact outcomes expected by the instructor, which helps students produce high-quality efforts. All such grading sheets emphasize assessment of scientific content and scientific process. As explained in the text, peer teachers and the writing consultant assist me in grading most projects, but I reserve sole responsibility for assigning the final student grade.