Exams and Papers Exams There will be two examinations. The examinations will have multiple-choice and essay questions covering the reading and class discussions. Because this is a writing course, students are expected to develop original papers on historical aspects of physical chemistry. Each paper has a length limit, which is imposed to prevent sensory overload of the instructor. Aside from that, elements such as originality of content, style of presentation, neatness and attention to writing details will determine the grade.
Papers are due at the beginning of class, as indicated in the schedule.
Paper 1 Paper 1 is a brief essay about a controversial topic derived from readings. It is meant to help the instructor learn more about the persons taking the course and to assess writing style. It should be no more than 500 words. It will be graded only on style and not content. Paper 2 Paper 2 is the major paper in this course.