Still not on a good start for Gen Chem 1 lab....

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The discussion centers on a student's struggles in General Chemistry 1 lab, where they received grades of 88 and 74 out of 100. Despite being a diligent student with strong skills in Calculus and Physics, the student is perplexed by their lab performance and seeks advice on improving their grades. Key issues identified include the need for better preparation, understanding of lab procedures, and a focus on completing experiments efficiently. The student acknowledges that they often attempt calculations during lab, which contributes to their slower pace.

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  • Understanding of General Chemistry concepts and laboratory procedures
  • Familiarity with lab equipment and safety protocols
  • Basic skills in data recording and analysis
  • Ability to interpret lab manuals and instructions
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  • Review and practice lab manual instructions before each experiment
  • Learn effective data recording techniques to streamline lab work
  • Study common lab equipment and their functions to enhance familiarity
  • Explore strategies for efficient time management during lab sessions
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JoeyCentral said:
Well, here is a draft of my pre-lab. This isn't perfect, but I did spend more time with the writing this time. The speed it took for me to write was much slower, however, so jotting down quick notes in my notebook in classes where professors do not repeat what they have said will obviously look much sloppier than actually putting effort. But then again, I can just re-write the notes after class, so it might not be such a big deal. Anyways, I promise not to be too critical on any criticism this time.
Some of how you write symbols might be a matter of style, which the person reviewing your work for grading purposes, might be picky about. I find MOST of your work readable. Not very neat, but readable.
 
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JoeyCentral said:
Well, here is a draft of my pre-lab. This isn't perfect, but I did spend more time with the writing this time. The speed it took for me to write was much slower, however, so jotting down quick notes in my notebook in classes where professors do not repeat what they have said will obviously look much sloppier than actually putting effort. But then again, I can just re-write the notes after class, so it might not be such a big deal. Anyways, I promise not to be too critical on any criticism this time.
Don't write powers of 10n as En. You aren't working with a computer, so it's better to use scientific notation. It might also be worth you considering writing in block capitals to make your handwriting more legibile.
 
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JoeyCentral said:
Well, here is a draft of my pre-lab. This isn't perfect, but I did spend more time with the writing this time. The speed it took for me to write was much slower, however, so jotting down quick notes in my notebook in classes where professors do not repeat what they have said will obviously look much sloppier than actually putting effort. But then again, I can just re-write the notes after class, so it might not be such a big deal. Anyways, I promise not to be too critical on any criticism this time.

It's not very neat, but it's better than last time. The first draft you posted had some things I could barely read, it's much better now. Maybe before writing you can draw some horizontal lines in pencil so you write in straight lines.
 

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