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Evan T. Williams

Department of Chemistry, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR 97219

J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (4), p 389

DOI: 10.1021/ed074p389

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1997

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History, Education, and Documentation

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Students are required to read a single issue of C ;and write an essay on their impression of the chemical profession based on that issue. They are encouraged to comment on every part of the magazine, including letters to the editor and advertisements as well as articles and brief news items.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

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Communication / Writing

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