Well-written Journal Articles in Chem?

In summary, the speaker is looking for three chemistry journal articles to use as examples for high school students writing lab reports. They specify that the articles should be strictly chemistry and demonstrate a greater artistic range in science writing. The speaker provides a link to an article from the Journal of Organic Chemistry written in iambic pentameter and recommends browsing older issues of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. They also list some articles from the 1970s and 1990s that are accessible and readable for high school students.
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mishima
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Hi, I was interested in collecting around 3 very nice chemistry journal articles to use as example/inspiration for students writing lab reports. I thought I would ask here before wandering my libraries' archives for a few hours.
 
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You want 'em for grade school, middle school, high school, college level? Major or non-major? Strictly chemistry? Physics or biology acceptable?
 
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They are advanced high school students, strictly chemistry. I was hoping to be able to prove to them that there is a greater artistic range than they assume in science writing.
 
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"Well written ..." That plus keeping things to a reasonable length and on topics intelligible to HS students plus recent enough that you can access them without a time machine makes it a little tough. Best I could come up with are from the 70s, not terribly obnoxious use of passive voice, and actually readable.

J. Phys. Chem., vol. 74, no. 24,1970, pp. 4299-4300.
J. Phys. Chem., vol. 74, no. 23, 1970, pp. 4157-9.
J. Chem. Phys., vol. 21, no. 1. 1953, pp. 80-2.

And more recently, and more accessible
J. Chem. Ed., vol. 71, no. 6, June 1994, pp. 531-3.

Best reading is just browsing JACS from the 30s --- lotsa luck finding a library where it's still on the shelves.
 

1. What are the key components of a well-written journal article in chemistry?

A well-written journal article in chemistry should include an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. The abstract should provide a brief overview of the study and its findings. The introduction should provide background information and explain the significance of the study. The methods section should detail the experimental procedures. The results section should present the data and findings. The discussion section should interpret the results and relate them to the study's objectives. The conclusion should summarize the main findings and their implications. The references should list all sources cited in the article.

2. How should the data be presented in a well-written journal article in chemistry?

Data in a well-written journal article in chemistry should be presented in a clear and organized manner. Tables and figures should be used to display numerical and graphical data, respectively. The data should also be accompanied by appropriate statistical analysis and error bars, if applicable. Additionally, the data should be discussed and interpreted in the context of the study's objectives.

3. What makes the language in a well-written journal article in chemistry effective?

The language in a well-written journal article in chemistry should be concise, precise, and objective. Scientific terminology should be used accurately and consistently throughout the article. Sentences and paragraphs should be well-structured and flow logically. Passive voice should be used to emphasize the experiment and results rather than the researcher. Additionally, the use of jargon and colloquialisms should be avoided, and the writing should be free of grammatical errors.

4. How should the references be formatted in a well-written journal article in chemistry?

The references in a well-written journal article in chemistry should be formatted consistently and accurately. The style of the references may vary depending on the journal's guidelines, but commonly used styles include APA, MLA, and Chicago. Each reference should include the authors' names, title, journal or book title, page numbers, and publication date. Websites and other online sources should also include the URL and access date.

5. What are some common mistakes to avoid when writing a journal article in chemistry?

Some common mistakes to avoid when writing a journal article in chemistry include using inconsistent terminology, not providing enough detail in the methods section, making unsupported claims, and not proofreading for grammar and spelling errors. It is also important to ensure that all data and results are accurately presented and clearly explained. Additionally, plagiarism should be avoided by properly citing all sources and using quotation marks when directly quoting another work.

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