a short paper

CHEM 100-003: Chemistry and Society

Spring 2014

Instructor: Richard Gunawardane

Writing Assignment

My topic is: Water pollution

As a part of the course you are required to write a short paper on a scientific topic of current interest related to chemistry. This may take the form of a brief written summary or a short synopsis (not exceeding one page) of some topic chosen by you with the approval of the instructor. If you have any difficulty in selecting a topic you may discuss possible topics with the instructor. This paper should deal with some important aspect of chemistry and/or its applications.

You may use contents in the textbook not covered by lectures, any other chemistry text, chemistry journals available in the library, internet resources etc. to select a suitable topic.

Your selected topic can be from any specific application of chemistry in household materials/ appliances, health/ pharmaceuticals, environment, food/ beverages, engineering or industry. It should not be a topic included in the course and discussed in class. Furthermore, your topic should not be a broad area of study, but it should be a specific topic relating to one aspect, or one or group of substances.

The paper should be printed in one page with single spacing and the number of words should be in the range 300-400. At least two references other than the textbook should be cited at the end of the paper. A typical written assignment should contain about 350 words with 2-4 references cited at the end of paper. Title of the paper and your name should be written at the top of the page.

You should get the topic approved by the instructor on or before March21, 2014. This approval can be obtained by communicating with the instructor by email.