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Group Project Format in First-Semester General Chem Lab
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Recent changes in the laboratory portion of our general chemistry course have included group projects, writing reports, and oral presentations. These changes, along with project details, are presented as a model for moving general chemistry laboratory work from traditional "cookbook" experiments to broader, richer experiences.
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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