Description
CHM 151 Writing Assignment
A very important part of any scientific discipline is being able to communicate technical
information in a clear, concise, and academically rigorous manner. This includes being able to
research information that is relevant to a topic and write about what you learned in a way that is easily
understood by a wide variety of readers.
• In this assignment you will describe a chemical reaction that you personally routinely
encounter. Examples would include reactions that occur during cleaning, in the garden, are
health and beauty related, are related to your car, to hobbies, or even reactions that occur
within the body. Just choose a topic that interests you!
• Since this assignment is focused on being able to communicate a scientific process properly
and clearly, the format can be either APA style or MLA style. Purdue Owl is a great resource for
either one of these two styles. Your essay should also be:
Writing Assignment Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
Appropriate Topic
15 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
15 pts
Length / Spacing
10 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
Proper English, spelling, grammar.
5 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
5 pts
In text citations / Work Cited page.
10 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
Introduction
5 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
5 pts
Balanced Equation
10 to >5.0 pts
Full Marks
5 to >0.0 pts
Incorrect Reactants, Products, or not balanced.
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
Reaction type identified.
10 to >5.0 pts
Full Marks
5 to >0.0 pts
Incorrect ID
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
Reaction conditions identified.
10 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
Identified as an Endothermic or Exothermic Process.
10 to >5.0 pts
Full Marks
5 to >0.0 pts
Incorrect ID
O pts
No Marks
10 pts
How the reaction is used and how often.
5 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
O pts
No Marks
5 pts
Purchase answer to see full
attachment