Louisa Tomas|Stephen M. Ritchie|Megan Tones
Attitudinal impact of hybridized writing about a socioscientific issue
James Cook University|Queensland University of Technology|Queensland University of Technology
abstract development scientifically literate citizens remains important priority science education however growing evidence students disenchantment school science continues challenge realization aim triangulation mixed methods study investigated learning experiences 152 9th grade students participated online sciencewriting project socioscientific issue biosecurity students wrote series hybridized scientific narratives biostories integrate scientific information biosecurity narrative storylines students completed online likertstyle questionnaire bioquiz examined selected aspects attitudes toward science science learning prior participation project upon completion writing tasks statistical analyses results interview data obtained participating students suggest hybridized writing socioscientific issue developed positive attitudes toward science science learning particularly terms students interest enjoyment implications research teaching also discussed 2011 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 48 878900 2011