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Presentation should last between four to six minutes, clearly convey purpose and relevance of topic, and include visual aid.
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Introduction is to the point (no longer than approximately 3/4 of the first page of the paper), informs reader of the term paper topic (general overview), and includes reasons for selecting the particular topic.
Includes history, conceptual understanding, and logical thinking leading to the current understanding of the topic of interest (answers questions: who? what? when? where? why?).
Includes technical information such as chemical formulas and reactivity, the current conceptual understanding of chemical system, explains this information in a manner that is accurate and precise, and shows how it is relevant in our lives.
Paragraph provides the reader with a window into what the future holds for that particular topic or a topic that is tangential to their topic; a discussion on how life and/or the environment is affected is described in terms of advantages and disadvantages.
Paragraph provides a cogent summary of what was learned with regards to raw chemical concepts and closes with final analytical thoughts that reveal personal reflection on what was learned and if the relevance of their topic shifted (objective versus subjective).
Term paper is between five and six pages in length, has margins that are 1" on all sides, is double spaced typed and a font that is 12 pt. Times New Roman.
Bibliography follows a prescribed format (MLA, APA, etc.), includes six sources, and is documented correctly within the term paper.
Information is clearly focused in an organized and thoughtful manner, high-level use of vocabulary and word choice, reflects application of critical thinking and use of a variety of sources.