Remote learning assignment

Question 1

Primary source

Answer 1

-a document or record containing firsthand information or original data on a topic
-Example: scholarly or research-based journal articles, conference proceedings

Question 2

Secondary source

Answer 2

-any published or unpublished work that is one step removed from the original/primary source
-Will describe, summarize, analyze, evaluate, or be based on primary sources
-Example: textbooks, review articles, books that interpret original research

Question 3

Tertiary source

Answer 3

-a written work based on secondary sources, rather than primary documents
-May also index or organize other sources
-Example: dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, handbooks, indexing sites

Question 4

Evaluating resources

Answer 4

Current and available/accessible, edits are documented, older versions are archived, reputable author/creator with visible credentials/affiliation, reputable provider, information verified/peer reviewed

Question 5

CARS checklist

Answer 5

-Credibility
–Trustworthy, authors listed, credentials available, evidence of quality control, known/respected authority, organizational support
-Accuracy
–Up-to-date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, intentions of completeness and accuracy
-Reasonableness
–Fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absent of fallacies
-Support
–Sources and references are listed, contact information available, corroboration of data or info, supported claims

Question 6

Finding info

Answer 6

Google, wikipedia, google scholar (must evaluate quality), university library (already evaluated), other official sites
Library website is good for general research and provides a useful place to start

Question 7

Resources for chemical and physical properties

Answer 7

-Find the chemical, physical, and or safety characteristics of chemical compounds (mass, density, acidity, toxicity, etc)
-Want to know that the values are correct, accurate, and reliable
-Helpful for lab calculations and experiments
-Info is necessary for lab safety

Question 8

CAS number

Answer 8

-Chemical abstract service
-Developed to overcome variations, limitations, and complications of chemical naming
-Provides a unique numerical identifier for a specific chemical substance

Question 9

Importance of citing references and resources

Answer 9

-Lends credibility to work, properly citing sources and references allows for correct reference to be easily located, citing source and references allows readers to find references, important and necessary to give credit to original author via proper citations
-When writing and using chemical references, it is important to know the different parts that make up a citation and proper ACS format for citing different types of references