Search Results - "Rector, Meghan A."
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Learning the language of evolution : lexical ambiguity and word meaning in student explanations
Published in Research in science education (Australasian Science Education Research Association) (01-06-2013)“…This study investigates the challenges introduced by students' use of lexically ambiguous language in evolutionary explanations. Specifically, the authors…”
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“Force-Talk” in Evolutionary Explanation: Metaphors and Misconceptions
Published in Evolution education & outreach (01-12-2010)“…The notion of “pressure” as an evolutionary “force” that “causes” evolution is a pervasive linguistic feature of biology textbooks, journal articles, and…”
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