To become familiar with any field, including what is already known, what knowledge gaps exist, and how scholars in the field address research questions, it is critical to read the literature. Here are resources for becoming familiar with where BER is published so you can begin to read.

• SABER partners with the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) on a Getting Started in BER course: https://asm.org/webinars/ber-course

• iBiology video of Getting Started in Biology Education Scholarship: https://www.ibiology.org/career-exploration/biology-education-scholarship/

• Dolan, E. L. (2007). Grappling with the literature of education research and practice. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 6(4), 289-296. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.07-09-0087 

• CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE) Evidence-based Teaching Guides: https://www.lifescied.org/topic/ev_based_teach_guides 

• LSE Current Insights: https://www.lifescied.org/action/doSearch?ConceptId=100056&sortBy=Earliest 

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