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eMolecules Project: a technology-based research and writing assignment

Templates include elements and molecules of interest in inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, astronomical and atmospheric ...

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eMolecules Project: a technology-based research and writing assignment

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    Slide 1:eMolecules Project: a technology-based research and writing assignment

    Barbara A. Gage and Scott A. Sinex Prince George’s Community College Presented at the 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on August 26, 2004

    Slide 2:What are some of the challenges for chemistry instructors today?

    Work for student concept attainment Introduce students to the chemical literature Provide opportunities for students to practice/develop technology skills Make assignments meaningful and engaging

    Slide 3:Evolution of eMolecules…

    Began as a successful class project (“Pet Molecule”) in general chemistry I and survey organic and biochemistry course Reborn as a response to college-wide call for improvement of writing skills, focus on discipline tools and resources, concern about plagiarism, and infusion of technology into all courses

    Slide 4:Project Goals

    Investigating scientific sources, both online and through scientific library resources Developing a variety of technology skills Reinforcing ethics of citation for all sources, particularly Internet information

    Slide 5:Project Goals

    Showcasing student work to enhance pride in accomplishment Encouraging writing and editing Creating a resource for other curricular projects

    Slide 6:eMolecules Project: Templates

    Templates for web pages are formatted for consistency and completed by students using web page design software. Templates include elements and molecules of interest in inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, astronomical and atmospheric chemistry, and forensic and pharmaceutical science.

    Slide 7:eMolecules Project: Templates

    Templates contain structural information in the form of molecular formulas, structural formulas, and models that can be displayed and manipulated using Chime (plug-in for browsers). Basic data (mp, solubility) as well as information on uses and hazards are included and vary with the template

    Slide 8:eMolecules Project

    Main project page Guidelines for project Blank template for nutrients Sample of data format document Sample student page

    Slide 9:eMolecule Project

    Students are assigned/select a substance in one of the template categories and complete the template. After editing by the instructor the student revises the template and resubmits it.

    Slide 10:eMolecule Project

    The corrected page is sent to the editors-in-chief and an assessment is made about whether it will be posted. Selected pages are posted to the site and serve as resource materials for other students.

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    Templates are still in development although the first class was assigned the project in Spring 2004 using elements. All templates, data format sheets, and a set of guidelines for instructors using the project should be completed by Spring 2005.

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    Main page: http://academic.pgcc.edu/psc/eMol Information: Barbara Gage bgage@pgcc.edu academic.pgcc.edu/~bgage Scott Sinex ssinex@pgcc.edu academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex

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