Student Name _______________________________ Chemistry 108, Spring 2015 Grade Chart Chemistry 108: The Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena Paper Ideas for Paper Two Due: Tuesday, April 21st, 11:00am Please choose one of the three topics below for your first paper. Note: Do not merely answer these questions given in the description in the given order, but write a coherent paper that addresses these issues, especially from a chemistry standpoint! The paper must be typed, should not be longer than 6 pages (double spaced, reasonable margins), and must include at least 3 references (valid web references are fine). The work must be your own. Paper Idea I: Write a paper on forgeries. Here are some questions to consider: • How are forgeries detected in art? • How are forgeries detected in written ink? • How are forgeries detected in typed ink (from a computer)? • How are forgeries detected in stamps? • How are forgeries detected in money? You can choose to write a paper that addresses all five of these questions or you can choose to address one or two of these questions in great detail. Either way, be sure to include the scientific methods used within your paper. Point Distribution Detection of Forgeries (with scientific methods) 130 points Topic Choice (One, Two, OR all Five Topics) 30 points Style/Coherency of Paper 25 points At least 3 References 15 points Total Points 200 pointsStudent Name _______________________________ Chemistry 108, Spring 2015 Grade Chart Chemistry 108: The Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena Paper Ideas for Paper One Due: Tuesday, April 21st, 11:00am Please choose one of the three topics below for your first paper. Note: Do not merely answer these questions given in the description in the given order, but write a coherent paper that addresses these issues, especially from a chemistry standpoint! The paper must be typed, should not be longer than 6 pages (double spaced, reasonable margins), and must include at least 3 references (valid web references are fine). The work must be your own. Paper Idea II: Write a paper on the use of science in solving crimes. You may write at length about one specific topic or more briefly about a maximum of three topics. Example techniques: ballistics, fingerprinting, DNA, bloodstain analysis (detection and typing), firearm residue analysis, or one or more of your choosing. Point Distribution Use of Science in Solving Crimes 130 points Topic Choice (One to Three Topics) 30 points Style/Coherency of Paper 25 points At least 3 References 15 points Total Points 200 pointsStudent Name _______________________________ Chemistry 108, Spring 2015 Grade Chart Chemistry 108: The Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena Paper Ideas for Paper One Due: Tuesday, April 21st, 11:00am Please choose one of the three topics below for your first paper. Note: Do not merely answer these questions given in the description in the given order, but write a coherent paper that addresses these issues, especially from a chemistry standpoint! The paper must be typed, should not be longer than 6 pages (double spaced, reasonable margins), and must include at least 3 references (valid web references are fine). The work must be your own. Paper Idea III: Write a paper about the drug methamphetamine. When was this drug first synthesized? During what decade was there a rise in recreational use of the drug? Why do some people believe that this drug is an epidemic problem in the United States? Besides the effects of the drug on your body (which you should discuss) and the fact that it is illegal, what are some dangers of making the drug? Why can we no longer buy over-the-counter drugs in Illinois that contain pseudoephedrine unless we obtain it directly from a pharmacist? Do you agree with this law? Why or why not? Point Distribution Overall Discussion 10 points Drug 1st Synthesized 10 points Decade (Rise) 15 points Epidemic Problem 20 points Body Effects 30 points Dangers of Making Drug 25 points OTC Drugs in IL 25 points Agree with Law/Reason 25 points Style/Coherency of Paper 25 points At least 3 References 15 points Total Points 200