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What is the difference between “natural” and “non-natural” medicine, supplements, or products? Based on what we’re learning this semester, how rigorous is that distinction? Especially in our consumer age when the “organic” label comes with commercial overtones, it’s important to think about what’s behind the label. Using examples, and incorporating information from class, answer one of the following questions: Make an argument for or against the use of “natural” or “organic” products in a particular area of life (e.g. health, medicine, cleaning, clothing, etc.) Make an argument for how to define a product as being “natural” or “organic”. Content: You should be sure to address the concepts necessary for understanding the explanation to your answer, explain the concepts, lay out your answer to the question, and illustrate your answer with informative examples (plural). You may draw your examples from any field of chemistry or medicine you like, and it is recommended that you use this project to highlight the relevance of chemistry to your chosen field of study and/or professional discipline of interest. Format: You should prepare a multimedia presentation (be creative!) to explain the ideas in your presentation (powerpoint, video, skit, song, etc). FAQ: May I work alone? While it is not recommended, with instructor permission you may be approved to submit an individual project. How will this project be graded? Your grade will be based on your content, your creativity, and your examples. Greatest weight will be given to the thoroughness of your explanations and examples. Rubric Project Rubric Project Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent-Theme 25.0 to >22.0 pts Excellent Examples tie clearly to a theme that is well-articulated, providing a clear explanation and demonstration of a key concept 22.0 to >18.0 pts Good Theme is present but not clearly articulated, examples may be presented without explanation or articulation of their connection to the theme/concept 18.0 to >12.0 pts Average Examples are unrelated to each other, do not demonstrate a purpose or coherence 12.0 to >7.0 pts Below Average Project is unclear, examples are haphazard 7.0 to >0 pts Unacceptable Project is off topic, does not answer the question 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent-Examples 25.0 to >22.0 pts Excellent Examples are clear, well-explained, accurate, and insightful 22.0 to >18.0 pts Good Examples are good, but may have a few errors or inconsistencies; examples may be presented without full explanation 18.0 to >12.0 pts Average Examples have scientific errors, are presented without explanation or connection to the topic 12.0 to >7.0 pts Below Average Examples are unrelated to the topic/question, do not support the project. 7.0 to >0 pts Unacceptable No examples are provided in support of the project 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity 25.0 to >22.0 pts Excellent Illustrations and/or other creative media enhance the presentation and facilitate understanding 22.0 to >18.0 pts Good Good illustrations or creative media supplement but do not enhance the presentation 18.0 to >12.0 pts Average Few illustrations present and/or illustrations do not enhance presentation 12.0 to >7.0 pts Below Average Project shows little or no effort at creativity 7.0 to >0 pts Unacceptable Project format is unacceptable 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion 25.0 to >22.0 pts Excellent Two strong examples 22.0 to >18.0 pts Good Two examples 18.0 to >12.0 pts Average One strong example or a list of examples 12.0 to >7.0 pts Below Average One example 7.0 to >0 pts Unacceptable No examples 25.0 pts Total Points: 100.0
Assignment on Organic Chemistry.
What is the difference between “natural” and “non-natural” medicine, supplements, or products? Based on what we’re learning this semester, how rigorous is that distinction? Especially in our consumer age when the “organic” label comes with commercial overtones, it’s important to think about what’s behind the label.
Using examples, and incorporating information from class, answer one of the following questions:
- Make an argument for or against the use of “natural” or “organic” products in a particular area of life (e.g. health, medicine, cleaning, clothing, etc.)
- Make an argument for how to define a product as being “natural” or “organic”.
Content: You should be sure to address the concepts necessary for understanding the explanation to your answer, explain the concepts, lay out your answer to the question, and illustrate your answer with informative examples (plural). You may draw your examples from any field of chemistry or medicine you like, and it is recommended that you use this project to highlight the relevance of chemistry to your chosen field of study and/or professional discipline of interest.
Format: You should prepare a multimedia presentation (be creative!) to explain the ideas in your presentation (powerpoint, video, skit, song, etc).
FAQ:
May I work alone? While it is not recommended, with instructor permission you may be approved to submit an individual project.
How will this project be graded? Your grade will be based on your content, your creativity, and your examples. Greatest weight will be given to the thoroughness of your explanations and examples.
Rubric
Project Rubric
| Project Rubric | |||||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent-Theme |
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25.0 pts | |||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent-Examples |
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25.0 pts | |||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity |
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25.0 pts | |||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion |
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25.0 pts | |||||
| Total Points: 100.0 | |||||||
