Talk:2016 Group Project 5

Group Assessment Criteria   Science Student Projects The key points relating to the topic that your group allocated are clearly described. The choice of content, headings and sub-headings, diagrams, tables, graphs show a good understanding of the topic area. Content is correctly cited and referenced. The wiki has an element of teaching at a peer level using the student's own innovative diagrams, tables or figures and/or using interesting examples or explanations. Evidence of significant research relating to basic and applied sciences that goes beyond the formal teaching activities. Relates the topic and content of the Wiki entry to learning aims of embryology. Clearly reflects on editing/feedback from group peers and articulates how the Wiki could be improved (or not) based on peer comments/feedback. Demonstrates an ability to review own work when criticised in an open edited wiki format. Reflects on what was learned from the process of editing a peer's wiki. Evaluates own performance and that of group peers to give a rounded summary of this wiki process in terms of group effort and achievement. The content of the wiki should demonstrate to the reader that your group has researched adequately on this topic and covered the key areas necessary to inform your peers in their learning. Develops and edits the wiki entries in accordance with the above guidelines. More Information on Assessment Criteria | Science Student Projects

Signalling: 1 Wnt | 2 Notch | 3 FGF Receptor | 4 Hedgehog | 5 T-box | 6 TGF-Beta

Here are some starting places for the topic. Can be patterning, differentiation, etc. as long as a developmental signal process/pathway.

Molecular Development - Signaling Bookshelf Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science; 2002. Universal Mechanisms of Animal Development. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK26825/ Cooper GM. The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd edition. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; 2000. Signaling in Development and Differentiation. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9918/ Interactive Fly - Evolutionarily conserved developmental pathways PMID 12509752 PMID 19399989

Peer Review

Group 5:

Positive aspects of the project and suggested improvements:

Upon reviewing this page, it is clear that group 5 has provided numerous headings and subheadings related to Tbx-genes ranging from origins of the genes, their function in embryonic development, abnormalities, history and animal models (criteria 1 and 6). In doing so, the group has also ventured to provide an in-depth explanation of each subheading. Take for example the subheading named, “limb development”, the authors have provided an in-depth description into the role of T-box transcription factors in limb development whilst utilising a diagram to reinforce this description (criteria 2). It also appears that in-text citations have been correctly used to reference the sources of data in most cases (criteria 3). The authors have utilised diagrams and a table to describe various components of the T-box gene ranging from the different types of T-box genes to its mechanisms in embryonic development (criteria 4). The extensive use of diagrams allows the audience to develop a holistic understanding of the various subheadings included, as these diagrams convey the description provided in a visual manner (criteria 5). It is also evident that the group has conducted research into animal models and evolution of the T-box gene, thus demonstrating that the group has investigated areas of research beyond formal teaching activities (criteria 5).

Improvements which may be made to this page would be to include a timeline regarding the history of the T-box family, as this will display the information in a much more organised and appealing manner. Another improvement which may be made would be to include a YouTube video to introduce the signalling process in development, such as in cardiac and limb development for example. In order to make the wikipage interactive, a further improvement which may be made would be to include a set of multiple choice questions at the end of the page which ask questions about the content covered.

Negative aspects of the project and suggested improvements:

Alongside the various positive aspects of this project, there are few negative aspects. A negative aspect identified includes the use of images from Wikipedia pages more than once. It was stated that only one Wikipedia page was allowed to be included as a source. Therefore a suggestion would be to obtain images and data from research articles rather than from Wikipedia pages, as research articles are often a more reliable source of data. It was also noticed that images were not utilised to describe different abnormalities associated with the TBX gene, hence a possible improvement would be to include images depicting such abnormalities. These images may make this section of the page more appealing and engaging to audiences.

It was also noticed that the image titled “Evolution of the T box gene family”, was incorrectly referenced. Therefore, it is suggested that the authors of the project ensure that the original author of the image are correctly referenced to ensure that copyright laws are not breached. The final negative aspect of the project was that the “Ancient origins and evolution of the T-box gene family” subheading appeared out of place in the page. Therefore a possible improvement would be to include evolution of the T-box gene under the “Origins of the T-box gene” subheading at the beginning of the page as this will create a sense of consistency in the page.

Some searches to get us started: T-box tbx

Z5020373 (talk) 14:44, 26 August 2016 (AEST) PMID 25294936 - a relatively recent article that provides background info on the T-box gene family PMID 16285859

Z3516832 (talk) 14:52, 26 August 2016 (AEST) http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/humandev/2007/HD15/HD15.pdf

Z5020373 (talk) 11:32, 16 September 2016 (AEST) Does anyone know how to draw up a table on the page? Thanks.