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Introduction. Writing in science is an essential skill that all scientists must possess in order to be successful. A scientistís ability to convey information and ideas created as a result of scientific research (in lab or via literature) has become so essential that careers can be made or broken as a result of their writing skills. The adage, ìPublish or Perishî, is a matter of fact for all scientists.
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Scientific research is not complete until the results have been published. Therefore, a scientific paper is an essential part of the research process. Therefore, the writing of an accurate, understandable paper is just as important as the research itself. Therefore, the words in the paper should be weighed as carefully as the reagents in the laboratory. Therefore, the scientist must know how to use words. Therefore, the education of a scientist is not complete until the ability to publish has been established. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, by Robert A. Day
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Instructions: You will write an expository piece on a topic relating to an electron in a specific circumstance. The writing will be least 3 paragraphs (300 words) to no longer than 1 page. You will need to be specific, concise and as scientifically correct as our understanding goes. BUT, you get to write in the voice of the electron, as if it could speak. So creativity is important, but not at the sake of our understanding of the atom and electronic structures.
Before starting your writing, look at this site as a guide for writing in Science. |
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Topics: 1. An electron in a Mercury atom that is being "excited" with electricity 2. A delocalized electron (metallically bonded) in a copper wire that is hooked up to to a charge 3. A valence electron in a Neon atom 4. The valence electron in Sodium that is being pulled away by a Chlorine atom (molecule) 5. An electron in a Hydrogen atom that is being shared with in a H2 molecule.
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Evaluation: We will get into groups in class and read each our works to the group. Discussions will follow in class pertaining to writings that were entertaining or enlightening. I will assign grades based on three categories:
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1. Scientific accuracy and content 2. Technical Writing Skills in Ideas & Development 3. Expression through the use of Voice & Tone. The Ideas & Development and Voice & Tone skills are outline in the Technical Writing Rubric
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