FIS 1314 Chemistry I 2017/2018

Assignment 1: Periodic Table

Instruction:
1. Form a group of 3 persons from the same tutorial group.
2. Write an essay with a length of no less than 200 words and a maximum of no
more than 1000 words about the element assigned, as well as artistic rendition of
the uses of the element. Use font Times New Roman, font size 12.
3. Artistic Rendition:
You can hand draw, find pictures from the computer or internet, or cut out pictures
from magazines or newspapers to create your artistic rendition of how the element
is used in the real world. It can be a collage, a formal looking picture, or some
other creative rendition that can be easily understood. The size of the artistic
rendition is to be 6.5 x 6.5 inches. It can be on white or colored paper, students
choice. This final product must have at the first front page of the essay and with
the following information: title, group number, student name and student ID.
REMEMBER: Give the essay an interesting title!
4. Plagarism is a serious offence in academic writing. It defined as direct copying of
textual material or willful use of other peoples data and idea and presenting them
as ones own without acknowledgement, whether or not such material, data and
ideas have been published. Prior to that, student must submit the assignment in
softcopy for checking the plagiarism.
5. Submit this assignment on 4 July 2017 before the lecture starts.

Learning Goals:
Students will become familiar with one chemical element assigned to them. They will use
research skills to learn about the element, describe its principle features and reactions,
and its most common uses.

Details for the Essay:

Remember, give your essay a creative title, and use this outline (P-1 means paragraph
one, etc.):

P-1 Intro sentence gives the elements name and symbol, followed with:
-When it was discovered and who found it (If found in antiquity, tell
which tribe or nation was the first known to use the element.)
-What is the origin of the name
-Where it was discovered and where in the world it is found (geographical
location)

P-2 Intro sentence: Special characteristics can include physical properties,

followed with:
-Atomic number, atomic mass
- Number of electrons, protons, neutrons
 - Explain what is meant by physical properties
-Discuss melting point, boiling point, density, phase in room temperature,
color, appearance, texture, odor, hardness

P-3 Intro sentence: Reiterate where the element is found and one of its best uses,
followed by:
-In what state of matter it is found, (solid, liquid, gas, or solution) and if it
is found in its pure form or in a compound
-Give the names of compounds in which it is found, if it is found in
compounds
-If appropriate, describe one method for purifying the element (You can
include a balanced equation that explains how to purify the element, for
extra credit).
-Give its many uses, a minimum of three, more if possible for more credit.

P-4 Intro sentence: What is meant by economic impact

-Give the economic importance of the element by explaining how the
element is used.
-How would your life be different if this element was not available
Give specific reasons and exact details
-Discuss what the world would be like without it

P-5 Closure; Wrap It Up

 WRITING SKILLS ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 Section
Criteria Very Poor Poor Average Above Excellent Scores
average
A. Content Little Information Information Information Information
(15%) essential included but mostly included is included in
information lack of and included but clear, depth and is
is included. inaccurate. slightly appropriate clear,
Information Essay has 200- confusing and and accurate. appropriate
included is 250 words incorrect. Essay has and accurate.
inaccurate. only. Essay has 250- more than Essay has
Essay has Plagiarism 300 words. 300 words but more than
fewer than range Plagiarism fewer than 300 words but
200 words. between 80% range 1000 words. fewer than
Plagiarism -90%. between 70% Plagiarism 1000 words.
more than -80%. range Plagiarism less
90%. between 60% than 60%.
-70%.
B. Organiza No cohesion Lacks cohesive Coherently Solid order Effectively
tion (5%) or logical structure, arranged but and structure, organized in
sequences, mostly intro and intro and logical and
missing difficult to conclusion conclusion are creative
intro and follow intro lack. incorporated manner,
conclusion. and well. engaging intro
conclusion. and
conclusion.

C. Creativity Title and art Title and art Title and art Title and art Title and art
(5%) rendition rendition are rendition are rendition are rendition are
are not relevant to relevant to relevant to relevant to
relevant to the topic but topic. Title topic. Title topic. Both
the topic. lack of and art and art title and art
creativity. rendition is rendition are rendition are
fairly creative. creative. unique,
creative and
attractive.
D. Time Assignment _ _ _ Assignment
manage not submitted on
ment submitted time and
(5%) on time. group does
not adjust
deadline.
Total SCORE