Homework assignment

Fall 2015 – Spring 2018 Syllabus

Course Instructor:

Course Description:

This is a 3-credit course for students that have completed the University at Albany Summer Research Program (UASRP).

Course Objectives:

1. Students will gain an understanding of how to construct a scholarly research paper and enhance their presentation skills.

Grades:

1. Research Paper (83%):

0. Students must write an 8-10 page research paper. (Title and Reference pages not included)

0. The formatting for the paper requires 1 inch margins, double-spaced, and 12 point font, Times New Roman. Pages must be numbered.

0. Figures can be included, but must be appropriately sized and not take up a majority of the paper.

0. The final paper must be printed (no e-mail submissions will be accepted).

0. The final paper is DUE March 12th 2018 (If you have any concerns with this deadline, please let the course instructor know as soon as possible.)

0. The following sections of the paper are required and must be properly labeled:

5. Title Page – Include your name, the name of your mentor, and the title of your research. Must be signed and dated by your mentor. Title page must also include a sentence giving special thanks to those who have helped you prepare your research.

5. Abstract – (100 words or less) This portion of your paper should contain a brief description of the research you have conducted. Usually contains one or two introductory sentences that describe the importance of the work and the broad interest of the research. This will also include specific question(s) that you will address, and the methods that you intend to apply. Please include how your research will help advance the field.

5. Introduction– This section introduces the objective(s) for performing your research, what you are analyzing, why you are analyzing it, and the fundamental principle(s) behind the research.

5. Materials & Methods – Provides a detailed account of how the analysis was performed. This includes the preparation(s) of any reagent(s) prior to performing the experiment and the important settings of any instrument(s) used in addition to a detailed description of the chemical work.

5. Results and Discussion – Include observations, actual data, any spectra taken, and any calculations performed. All results should be thoroughly discussed; explain what your findings mean.

5. Conclusion – Briefly recap your experiment and results, state any expected values or results from literature (if applicable), and compare the two.

5. References – All information taken from outside sources must be cited and referenced using the appropriate APA format for the type of reference used.

0. Plagiarism without proper citation from any and all sources will result in a grade of “E” for the course.

1. CSTEP Conference 17%): Students are required to attend and participate in either an oral or poster presentation at the Annual CSTEP Conference (April 13th – 15th). Please be aware that there are deadlines to submit Poster Boards, PowerPoints, and Abstracts in preparation for the conference. These dates will be provided at a later time.

1. Meetings will be selected as a needed basis

Grading Scale:

A = 93-100 A- = 90-92

B+ = 87-89 B = 83-88 B- = 80-82

C+ = 77-79 C = 73-78 C- = 70-72

D+ = 67-69 D = 63-68 D- = 60-62

E = 0-59

Note: The “earned” grade of “E” is treated mathematically as a “30”

All students need to be aware of the University at Albany's Standards of Academic Integrity as described in the booklet Community Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.albany.edu/studentconduct/standards_of_academic_integrity.php). This document itemizes the standards related to academic dishonesty, provides complete definitions of each type of misconduct and summarizes the penalties for violations of academic integrity. Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this document. Should problems arise during this course, a lack of knowledge of the content of this document cannot be used as a defense in determining the outcome of possible violations of the standards. We take academic integrity and honesty very seriously; a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY with regard to violations of academic integrity will be strictly enforced. Any violation of UAlbany’ s Standards of Academic Integrity, including plagiarism, cheating, multiple submission, sabotage, etc. will result in a failing grade for the course with no opportunity for withdrawal, and referral to the UAlbany judicial system. Further, it is expected that each of you will contribute to creating an inclusive and respectful learning environment. You are expected to treat each other with dignity and value differences in perspectives. Hurtful or hateful language and actions will not be tolerated.