Chemistry
Name: Scientific Writing in Chemistry
Catalog Number: 415003Y Hours/Credits: 20/1
Prerequisite(s):
The course is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Course Description:
Course Content:
Word Processing & IT Access: This is a lecture course and no assignments are made. However, to enhance the course “hands-on” assignment experiences are simulated using actual student assignments. Students are encouraged to work the assignments on their own or in small groups outside of class. The writing assignments employ MS Office and ChemOffice and require access to online services including SciFinder, SDBS, and PDB database.
TextBooks:
Reference:
(1) All course materials will be posted on the course web site. (2) RECOMMENDED. From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing. 2/e. Michael J. Katz. Springer: New York, 2009. ($14.16; Amazon, accessed 05/05/11) (3) RECOMMENDED. The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information. Anne M. Coghill and Lorrin R. Garson. American Chemical Society: Washington, D.C., 2006. (Hardcover: $41.83; Amazon, accessed 05/05/11) (4) FURTHER READING. Write Like a Chemist: A Guide and Resource. Marin S. Robinson, Fredricka L. Stoller, Molly Costanza-Robinson, and James K. Jones. Oxford University Press, USA: New York, 2008. (Paperback: $42.45; Hardcover: $125.00; Amazon, accessed 05/06/11). (5) FURTHER READING. Scientific Writing and Communication. Hofmann, A. H. Oxford University Press, USA: New York, 2009. (Paperback: $25.94; Amazon, accessed 05/06/11). Anne M. Coghill and Lorrin R. Garson. American Chemical Society: Washington, D.C., 2006. ($37.99; Amazon, accessed 01/19/10) (4) FURTHER READING. Write Like a Chemist: A Guide and Resource. Marin S. Robinson, Fredricka L. Stoller, Molly Costanza-Robinson, and James K. Jones. Oxford University Press, USA: New York, 2008. (Paperback: $44.04; Hardcover: $119.38; Amazon, accessed 01/19/10). Course aim： Mind-mapping and outlining; Elements of scientific writing: text, tables, schemes & figures; Methods for locating chemical information and proper citation; Summarizing, paraphrasing and plagiarism; Structuring a scientific paper; Approaches to data analysis; Recognizing and communicating significance and meaning; Responsible authorship.