Need help with organic chem class (ChemDraw etc.)

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on optimizing the use of ChemDraw for organic chemistry lab reports. Users emphasize the importance of mastering hotkeys to enhance drawing efficiency and suggest creating custom templates for organic mechanisms. While no specific pre-made templates are confirmed, participants recommend searching online for available resources. The need for effective time management in completing lab reports is a recurring theme.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with ChemDraw software
  • Understanding of organic chemistry mechanisms
  • Knowledge of keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys
  • Basic skills in creating and using templates
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online resources for pre-made ChemDraw templates
  • Explore ChemDraw hotkeys and shortcuts for efficiency
  • Learn how to create custom templates in ChemDraw
  • Investigate time management strategies for lab report writing
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Students in organic chemistry courses, particularly those struggling with lab report efficiency, as well as educators looking for tools to enhance teaching methods in organic chemistry labs.

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I started doing organic chemistry lab a few weeks ago and the instructor is an evil bastard when it comes to marking lab reports. We've 2 reports to do per week and I spend at least 6 hours on each report but only manage to get 60%. I can't be wasting all this time on a single class. Are there any tricks for speeding up drawing organic mechanisms and stuff like that? For example are there any websites I can download pre made mechanism templates for chemdraw?
 
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I used ChemDraw during my o-chem lab before and if you take the time to learn the hotkeys for different drawing things it speeds it up but there is not a premade mechanism or template for this to my knowledge.
 

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