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TR - Rauda (Chem100) Async (ms libguide)
- Full Name
- Iris Rauda
- irauda@fullcoll.edu Copy Booking Details to Create New Booking View User History
- Course Title & Number
- Chemistry 100
- Number of Students
- 24
- If students require accommodations based on a disability, please describe:
- Session objectives: What needs to be covered during this class?
- 1. Learn how to access and navigate all available library resources to complete assignment. 2. Become familiar with any tutorials or workshops that might be helpful for my students. 3. Learn about the staff/librarians that are most relevant so they can become point of contacts for my students. 4. Get some instruction on how to search online databases for scientific journal articles, books, and magazines, newspapers, etc.
- Will students be working on a research assignment?
- Yes, design the session to support this assignment
- Briefly describe assignment:
- Chemistry 100 CRN 21467 Research Project Spring 2020 The purpose of this research project is to help you learn to explore the information available in books, scientific periodicals, and the Internet, on a topic in chemistry of interest to the general public. The research project consists of two parts: 1) a written report and 2) an oral report on a topic in chemistry approved by the instructor. A list of topics is provided at the end of this document for your convenience. No two students may select the same topic. A written report due on Thursday April 30 must be submitted. It should be approximately 4 pages typewritten with double spacing using Times or similar font with a font size of 12. You will select a topic for your report from a list provided. Only one student may sign up for a given topic. You will need to research the topic using library sources and Internet sources. You must attach a works cited page to your report. The minimum number of references in your bibliography is six. At least one peer-reviewed scientific journal article and two internet sources must be photocopied, handed in, and cited as a reference in your paper. You need to include one book reference as well. Articles in magazines such as Times or Newsweek count as references, but do not count as scientific articles. Check with me first if you are concerned about the appropriateness of an article for this report. If you quote from any source, you must provide a reference; plagiarism should be avoided and may result in a zero for the paper. Do not use Wikipedia or any encyclopedia as a primary reference, although they may provide a good starting point for your topic. Consider your specific topic before deciding how to approach it. If your topic describes a specific problem and/or its solution, make sure you include any new approaches or solutions to the problem in your report. Conclude your report with a brief summary and your personal comments about the solutions proposed. If your topic is more informative in nature, include a brief background on your topic and summarize the important issues your articles addresses regarding the topic. In addition, you should; address the following questions where appropriate: Do you agree or disagree with the author? How credible are the articles? Have you found other data that does not support the authors’ conclusions? Are the authors or you basing your opinions on scientific facts, or value judgments? Many of the topics on your list are controversial and can be interpreted or argued more than one way. In those cases, you should present arguments from both sides and explain why you believe one side makes more sense than the other. Usually the authors of an article provide the reader with their own interpretation of the data and include support for their interpretation. They often address other points of view as well. You may decide to take an opposing position in response to your articles. In all cases, try to focus on writing succinctly, and use sound, scientific arguments to support your position on the selected topic. In addition, there should also be a works cited page using standard MLA format. The report must be cited throughout to show how references were used. You are responsible for including the following in your research report: 1) At least one book that relates to the topic. 2) One relevant scientific journal article that was published within the last three years. Most scientific journals have undergone what is known as peer review. Please keep in mind and make the distinction between scientific journal articles and magazine articles. For example, the Ladies Home Journal is not a peer reviewed, scientific journal and is unacceptable for use in this research project as a journal article. If there is an article that is relevant to your topic in a magazine, you may include it in the bibliography; however, it does not count as a journal article. 3) At least two Internet-based articles pertaining to the selected topic. 4) You will need at least 2 more references of any type (magazines, newspapers, etc., or extra sources from 1-3 above) Any exceptions to these policies must be authorized by the instructor before you submit your written report. Each student is required to submit the following materials on the date listed Tuesday April 14 - Due at the beginning of class. Submit in a manila file folder, with your name on the tab (Last, First) that includes the following: 1) The name of your topic 2) A copy of the title page (usually inside the front cover) and copyright information of the book you will use. 3) A copy or printout of the journal article. 4) A copy of your two Internet references. 5) A copy of at least 2 additional sources 6) A page titled "Works Cited" which includes a listing of 2) through 5) above using MLA style. If you are not sure about citing using MLA, check with the writing center or the library links. By Tuesday, April 21 - Obtain a signed Writing Center form verifying your visit to the Writing Center. You must visit the Writing Center with your outline of your report. Make sure you make your appointments ASAP as the writing center gets very busy around this time in the semester! You must take the outline of your report to the Writing Center and have it reviewed by someone there. The purpose of the outline is to aid you in developing your thesis and help organize your thoughts in a logical order. The Writing Center will help you determine if your outline represents an ordered overview of your report. The Writing Center will give you a form verifying when you visited the center and what you worked on. Thursday, April 23 - Due at the beginning of class: Submit a typewritten copy of the outline for your talk that has been reviewed by the writing center. You must attach the signed writing center pink slip form to your outline. This outline should be essentially the same as the outline for your written report. Note that the outline is the primary written material you will be allowed to use during your oral presentation. You will also be allowed electronic images including power point or similar presentation software and other approved visual materials as appropriate. Thursday April 30 - Due at the beginning of class: 1) a. Your typewritten report related to the topic chosen. In your report you should provide background information on the problem. In the body of the report, you should write about the details of the problem, including chemical equations, and any material relevant to our course. Graphs and diagrams are often helpful, but you must interpret these graphs and diagrams if provided. b. An updated “Works cited” page using MLA style. 2) Each student is expected to give an oral report utilizing visual aids such as a digital images, Power Point and/or demonstration. Plan on an approximate 6-7 minute report. Carefully organize your oral report so that you can give enough background information on the topic so other students can get a clear understanding of the subject and the important issues related to the topic. You should use an outline as your primary written material. It is not acceptable to read your written report or prepare a written speech. Grading Criteria The outline, the writing center, and the references are worth 10 points each. The written report is worth an additional 20 points and the oral report is worth 50 points. This entire project is worth 100 points. These points will be based on the quality of the work, adherence to timelines, and participation in research activities on the assigned days. Extra Credit You may receive 10 points of extra credit for having your rough draft reviewed by the writing center no later than Tuesday April 28. You must attach a signed copy of the writing center record to your written report to receive the extra credit.
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