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Liu, Shiang-Yao; Tsai, Chin-Chung – International Journal of Science Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to examine whether science and non-science major students have different scientific epistemological views (SEVs). A multidimensional instrument previously developed by the authors was used to assess differences in college students' SEV of various aspects. A total of 220 freshmen (42% science and 58% non-science…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, Science Teachers, Epistemology
Guthrie, Cathy – Journal of Research Practice, 2007
The notion of researcher as craftsman is not new. This article takes the analogy further, exploring the similarities between the research student's journey and the artisan's transition from apprentice to journeyman to member of the guild, in the light of the author's own PhD experience. Having completed her apprenticeship with the MSc, she…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Researchers, Educational Experience