Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of obtaining instructor's solutions manuals for textbooks, specifically focusing on "Chemistry" by Martin Silberberg. Participants explore various avenues for acquisition and the implications of seeking such materials.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express the view that having solutions manuals would be excellent supplements for their studies.
- One participant notes that publishers typically do not sell these manuals to students and that teachers can only purchase them through educational institutions.
- Suggestions include checking eBay, Amazon, or used book sales at libraries for potential availability.
- Another participant humorously suggests that solving the exercises independently could lead to becoming an instructor.
- Concerns are raised about the ethics of seeking solutions manuals, with one participant indicating that the forum does not generally encourage cheating.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of seeking solutions manuals, with some advocating for their use as study aids while others caution against it.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention limitations in availability and access to solutions manuals, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding their use.