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Create an infographic or article teaching the chemistry of one of your favorite personal care products

Overview
In this assignment, you will pick a personal care product to research, and prepare a graphic/poster (if you are graphically oriented) or an article (if you are text oriented) to teach others how it works at a chemical and personal level.

As samples, I have included two approaches to teaching the chemistry of UV/LED-cured gel manicures. They are very different, but both give you a sense of the level of detail I’m hoping for in a full-point assignment! Please note: if you wanted to do gel manicures, you’ll need to take a different approach than these two examples. There are still a lot of avenues, talk to me about it.

Objectives:
Learn more about the science of a personal care product you use or are interested in
Put together a presentation (either graphical/poster format or article) teaching about this that you would be proud of sharing with a friend or family member… or your prof.
Directions:

Research a personal care product that you are interested in. Some examples may include sunscreens (mineral, chemical, or both), shampoos and/or conditioners, skin lotions, eye shadow, chemical approaches for permanent hair curls or straightening, hair sprays/gels/etc, tooth whiteners, mouthwash, shaving cream, chemical depilatories, or any other personal care product.
If you have a household product you’d REALLY like to research instead, email me through Carmen to ask – I might approve it, if it is sufficiently interesting. In the email make sure to tell me what you’d like to research, and why you’d like to research that rather than a personal care product.
Use multiple sources. You will typically need to look at several to pick a few that are accurate. Check back against your common sense and your textbook to make sure that the chemistry claims are accurate.
Be careful while reading to make sure you are distinguishing science/chemistry from advertising copy. Be critical – remember your chapter 1.10 FLaReS framework, look for multiple sources, and don’t take advertising claims at face value. For example, in gel manicures, companies distinguish between “UV” and “LED” cured polishes… but the LED lamps still put out UV-A light. They’re not actually that different.
Think about how you can best communicate your topic. Your audience is other undergraduate students who may be interested in learning how your chosen product _really_ works. Make yourself an expert!
If you have an idea for an alternate creative presentation, check with me first to make sure it will be ok.
Your final product should be converted to a pdf that you can upload to Carmen. Please make sure that it is readable in its final form! If it can’t be read, it is not good communication.
Things to Include:
Title
At least 3 figures that help to illustrate your topic. You can use images from the web, as long as they are fair use and properly attributed (photo attributions do not count as part of your research references). You can also draw your own figures if you’d like.
Any background information required to understand your product. For example, a product used on hair or skin may require an introduction. A product meant to solve a particular problem may require an introduction.
Appropriate history of your product (this may be brief or more extensive depending on your approach – see for example the infographic where history is scattered through the text)
How your product works at a chemical level. Remember this is a chemistry class! Make sure you are taking a technical approach, rather than solely a user-approach. This is the major part of your presentation!
Pros and cons for your product, as appropriate.
Some kind of comparison. This may be between similar types of the same product, or between a product and a competitor, or a sense of variation of the types of product on the market… Help us position this in the world!
Any health and safety or environmental warnings that would be appropriate for your product. This can also be a place to discuss any controversies or debates surrounding your product.
Your references. You should have at least 3 references, NOT including your photo attributions. One of these references can be your textbook, if appropriate.

Samples (note: these are professionally done; I don’t expect professional quality from you!)
General reference for articles: The Beauty BrainsLinks to an external site., who have a long-running blog and podcast on the science of beauty products
Reference for manicures, article format: The Royal Society of Chemistry chemistry education divisionLinks to an external site.
Reference for manicures, graphic/poster format:

*Please read all uploaded files.

The market summary and business concept should be 2-3 pages of text (using APA 1.5 spacing 12 pt,) NOT INCLUDING your bibliography.

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Business concept: Strengths & Weaknesses:

How will your business operate and what is your product line?
Who are your target customers (demographics)? How will you find them?
How will you make it easy for customers to get to you and importantly, afford to buy your products?
What is your competitive edge? What will make your company stand-out from your competitors?

Market summary Opportunities & Threats:

Size of the industry and is it growing or shrinking?
What type of customers demographics, use this industry’s products?
Who are the major players in this industry?
What is the regulatory environment that affects your industry?
What are the major trends that shape your industry’s future? What are the industry’s opportunities and threats?

Read/watch the assigned materials:

Poverty & Our Response To It: Crash Course Philosophy #44

Which Healthcare System is Best?: Crash Course Public Health #7

Health Care Ethics

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/publichealth-ethics/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-healthcareaccess/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/clinical-research/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/organs-sale/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-inequality-health/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/privacy-medicine/

Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences that reflect your understanding of the assigned readings.

1. What are some of the key issues about how we implement our shared health responsibility?
2. What content do the arguments about the scope of our responsibility to each other include?
3. What sort of things are included/excluded in our shared help responsibility?

Following the crowd is a common phenomenon that is seen in many aspects of life. It can be observed everywhere from fashion trends to political views. Although there are some benefits to following the crowd, it can also be detrimental in some situations. In this essay, we will explore the reasons why people follow the crowd and discuss whether it is a good or bad thing to do.
Following the crowd is a common phenomenon that is seen in many aspects of life. It can be observed everywhere from fashion trends to political views. Although there are some benefits to following the crowd, it can also be detrimental in some situations. In this essay, we will explore the reasons why people follow the crowd and discuss whether it is a good or bad thing to do.
Following the crowd is a common phenomenon that is seen in many aspects of life. It can be observed everywhere from fashion trends to political views. Although there are some benefits to following the crowd, it can also be detrimental in some situations. In this essay, we will explore the reasons why people follow the crowd and discuss whether it is a good or bad thing to do.

Using at least 250 words, write a substantive post addressing the following prompts.

1. Discuss the key components of the theory.
2. What two things did you learn that will be helpful for you as a future social worker?
3. What is the muddiest or stickiest point from this theory (what aspects do you have questions about)?

Imagine you are a designer for a production of either Romeo and Juliet or a midsummer nights dream. Pick either scenic or costume and explaine how you would start to design for this play. What would you do first? What kind of reeearch would you do? Share any ideas you have.

Write a research paper on the following:
Select a publicly-traded company that is traded on U.S. exchange. Locate the annual report for at least the last three fiscal years.
Analyze the financial statements for the company and review for large movements in specific accounts from one year to the next. In addition, review the notes to the financial statements as these are an integral part of the financial reporting package. Evaluate the balance sheet to determine if there are large changes in the company’s assets, liabilities, or equity accounts. In addition, analyze the income statement and statement of cash flows.
At a minimum, calculate the following ratios for two years, the debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, and net profit margin. For each ratio, explain what the ratio tells you about the company.
The research paper must have a minimum of 2-3 pages (excluding the title and reference page) and be formatted in APA 7th edition.Write a research paper on the following:
Select a publicly-traded company that is traded on U.S. exchange. Locate the annual report for at least the last three fiscal years.
Analyze the financial statements for the company and review for large movements in specific accounts from one year to the next. In addition, review the notes to the financial statements as these are an integral part of the financial reporting package. Evaluate the balance sheet to determine if there are large changes in the company’s assets, liabilities, or equity accounts. In addition, analyze the income statement and statement of cash flows.
At a minimum, calculate the following ratios for two years, the debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, and net profit margin. For each ratio, explain what the ratio tells you about the company.
The research paper must have a minimum of 2-3 pages (excluding the title and reference page) and be formatted in APA 7th edition.

The Assignment should be five paragraphs. We chose Russia. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read everything INCLUDING the attachments. The rubric is attached.

For this project, you will write an essay addressing the following question:
How do conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations influence the development of the world? Consider how ethnicity and race, working conditions, immigration, military conflict, and economic stability impact the development of countries. Choose one country that you will study in this unit in order to analyze the role of cooperative groups and organizations in the causes and consequences of global conflicts.

In your essay, you may use one or more of the following techniques:
• Analyze information by identifying cause-and-effect relationships.
• Compare and contrast.
Draw inferences and conclusions.
• Develop connections between various factors.

The Main Idea
Recall that you will need to write a thesis statement to capture the main idea of your essay. The thesis statement should provide a direct response to the question that you are addressing. Consider what you have learned or will learn about conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that influence the development of the world. Then complete the following statement:
Conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations influence the development of the world because

You may use the statement that you completed as a thesis statement, or you may use the main idea to craft a more detailed or interesting statement. First, consider what types of evidence and examples you will need to support your main idea. Jot down your ideas in the space below.

Thesis Statement
When you have completed your research and organized your notes, look again at the Essential Question and the Main Idea statement that you wrote. Ask yourself what you most want to communicate in this essay. Then write a thesis statement below. You may wish to write several thesis statements and then decide which one works best.

Key Evidence and Examples
You have conducted the research to complete your essay. Review your notes to determine what information you want to use to support your thesis. Your essay will be five paragraphs long, with three body paragraphs, so you should have at least three pieces of evidence and examples to discuss in the body of your essay. You may even want to discuss more than one example or piece of evidence in each paragraph. List the examples and evidence that you want to include below.

Now that we have gone through the article analysis cycle twice, we will switch our reflections to personal challenges. Each week, you will pick a different challenge to reduce your own environmental impact, and follow that challenge throughout that week. You can choose a challenge from our many options listed online, which are grouped by category. You could try working through all one category, or you could switch around. You might decide to all choose the same challenge within your group, or you can choose different individual challenges. You can also make up your own, if you are so inspired. For your weekly reflection, you will prepare a one-paragraph (typed) reflection on the challenge, which you will post in Canvas. Include the following:

What was the challenge you followed, and why did you choose it? (2 points):
How did you do at following the challenge? Tell us what you did, and whether you consider it a success. (2 points)
Were there aspects of the challenge that were difficult, or that made it hard to follow? (2 points)
Reflect on the challenge overall – e.g., do you think this could be something you implement regularly in your life? Do you think this could have a large impact over time? Are there social, economic, or political barriers could be changed to help make this challenge more doable or more effective, or adoptable by more people? Is there a better way to achieve a similar end goal? (3 points)
What challenge have you chosen for next week? (1 point)

There are so many things we can do as individuals to help protect our environment. Here is a compilation of a range of different challenges you might choose from for your weekly personal challenge in the second part of the semester. We’ve grouped a few ideas into categories (some actions are listed under multiple categories). We don’t want the challenges to be a financial burden on anyone, so we have tried to include a diversity of options, many of which should not cost money. You can also consider coming up with your own challenges! It’s worth considering in your weekly reflection the situations in which these actions might not result in a more sustainable lifestyle – e.g., if you need to drive for 30 minutes to buy your organic produce, that might reduce the positive impact.
Food
• Transporting food long distances can increase its climate footprint. This week, try to reduce the distance your food has been transported by increasing the proportion of locally-grown or raised foods.
• Getting to know the farmers who grow your food is a great way to begin to understand the pathway food takes from the farm to your plate. Visit a farmer’s market, such as the Dane County Farmer’s MarketLinks to an external site., and say hello to a farmer!
• Agrochemicals used during food production may harm native wildlife, including important pollinators. Organic agriculture reduces the use of these products. This week, try increasing the proportion of organically-produced foods you eat.
• Animal production is one of the most resource- and energy-intensive aspects of our agricultural system. This week, try to reduce the amount of meat or other animal products that you eat.
• A vegan diet can dramatically reduce your impact on the plant. This week, try going vegan.
• Food packaging can add up in our household waste stream. This week, try to reduce the amount of packaging associated with the foods you eat.
• Seafood can have a big environmental impact, but Seafood WatchLinks to an external site. and other organization help us make more sustainable decisions about the seafood we eat. This week, try to choose more sustainable seafood choices.
• Reducing food wasteLinks to an external site. is a huge way we can helpLinks to an external site. reduce the impact of our diet. This week, try to reduce the amount of food that you end up throwing away or composting.
• When food waste goes to a landfill, those nutrients are lost! This week, look into composting at homeLinks to an external site. or on campus.
• Buying in bulk is a great way to reduce the impact of food packaging. This week, try reducing your food waste by shopping in the bulk section (at some storesLinks to an external site., you can bring your own containers, or you can re-use bags you bring yourself).
• Another way to cut down on food packaging is to avoid bagging items unnecessarily. This week, while grocery shopping, try either bringing your own plastic bags to re-use for produce, or don’t put the produce in a bag at all. Then, at the cash, bring your own bag instead of using a bag from the store. Many stores even offer a discount for this!
Waste
• We often end up with a lot of materials we don’t need while shopping. This week, bring a reusable bag with you when you go shopping, or consider refusing a bag at the cash if it is easy to carry your purchase(s).
• We can reduce our waste footprint at the coffee shop by reusing or refusing items. This week, try to reduce your waste impact by bringing your own reusable mug for drinks or choosing a “for here” mug instead of a to-go cup, and declining extra items you might not need (stir stick, heat protector, lid, double-cupping).
• Takeout or food delivery packaging waste can be surprisingly high. This week, try to (1) reduce the amount of unnecessary materials you receive, (2) find ways to re-use what you do receive, and (3) increase the proportion of materials you recycle.
• Reducing food wasteLinks to an external site. is a huge way we can helpLinks to an external site. reduce the impact of our diet. This week, try to reduce the amount of food that you end up throwing away or composting.
• When food waste goes to a landfill, those nutrients are lost! This week, look into composting at homeLinks to an external site. or on campus.
• Food packaging can add up in our household waste stream. This week, try to reduce the amount of packaging associated with the foods you eat by choosing food items that have less packaging or packaging that is recyclable.
• Single-use plastics are a major source of plastic pollution to our oceans and lands. This week, try to specifically cut out single-use plastics – that means stir sticks, drinking straws, plastic bags, etc.
• Buying in bulk is a great way to reduce the impact of food packaging. This week, try reducing your food waste by shopping in the bulk section (at some storesLinks to an external site., you can bring your own containers, or you can re-use bags you bring yourself).
• Another way to cut down on food packaging is to avoid bagging items unnecessarily. This week, while grocery shopping, try either bringing your own plastic bags to re-use for produce, or don’t put the produce in a bag at all. Then, at the cash, bring your own bag instead of using a bag from the store. Many stores even offer a discount for this!
• One of the best ways to reduce your impact is to reduce your consumption overall. This week, look for ways you can reduce the amount you buy.
• One of the next ways we can reduce our impact is to re-use the things we do buy. This week, look for ways to re-use things you might have otherwise discarded.
• One way of increasing our re-use of things at a community level is to buy things second-hand. This week, try to look for used versions of items you might have otherwise bought. This could mean shopping for second-hand or vintage clothing, looking for a used version of a tool you need on an online marketplace, or finding something you need through freecycleLinks to an external site..
• The flip side of re-using things yourself is looking for ways to make sure the things you’re finished with have a second life. This week, try to sell or give away items you might have otherwise thrown out.
• If you can’t reduce your consumption, or re-use an item, the next best option is to recycle it. This week, educate yourself on recycling practices at your workplace, on campus, at your house, or in your dorm, and take some kind of step to improve your recycling practices.
Community Engagement
• One of the best way to make changes while building connections with others is to be active in your community. This week, volunteer at an environmentally-related event.
• Getting involved on campus can be rewarding! This week, attend a meeting or an event of an environmentally active campus group.
• One of the most important ways we can make change is through making our voices heard. This week, reach out to a politicianLinks to an external site. at any level of government – e.g., municipal, state, federal – to let them know about an environmental issue that is important to you. Here is a guide from the APA on writing to a member of congressLinks to an external site.. If you’re feeling really ambitious, consider organizing a letter-writing party with your friends. Or, instead of writing, you can call your representative.
• Another way to make change is by getting involved directly with politics. This week, look into ways to get involved with a political party. This could mean volunteering, attending an event, or even joining the party.
• Knowledge is power. This week, educate yourself about an environmental issue by attending a public event.
• One of the most important things you can do to fight climate change, or other environmental problems, is to talk about itLinks to an external site.. Katharine Hayhoe has a Ted Talk about this idea. This week, make it a priority to talk about an environmental issue with people in your life – this might be coworkers, classmates, friends, or family.
Energy
• Transportation can be a big contributor to our energy, climate change, and air pollution impact. This week, choose walking or biking over fossil-fuel powered modes of transport (bus or car) when possible.
• Biking is a great way to decrease our environmental impact while also getting exercise. This week, enhance your bike power by using Madison BCycle Links to an external site.or the RedBike bikeshare programLinks to an external site., or checking out the UW Bicycle Resource Centre and maybe tuning up your bike.
• When you can’t bike or walk, using public transit can help decrease your impact. This week, take the bus instead of driving when possible.
• After driving less, there are many ways you can decrease the impact from driving a car. This week, if you drive a car, look for ways to save fuel while drivingLinks to an external site..
• Another way to reduce the impact from your car is to carpool. This week, look for opportunities to share your ride.
• A direct way of saving energy at home is to adjust your thermostatLinks to an external site.. This week, see if you can keep it a bit cooler (if heating) or warmer (if using air conditioning).
• Laundry can be a big energy and water sink, but there are lots of things we can do to reduce this impactLinks to an external site.. This week, see how you can improve the sustainability of your laundry routine.
• Wisconsin has a Focus on Energy program, where you can get energy-saving tools for free, such as advanced power strips or LED bulbs! This week, order a pack for your homeLinks to an external site..
• Reducing standby power or “phantom power” is a quick way to decrease our energy impact. This week, take steps to reduce standby powerLinks to an external site. in your life.
• Seeing is believing. This week, if you’re feeling ambitious, get together a group of at least 6 people and arrange for a free tour of Madison’s Blount Generating StationLinks to an external site..
Biodiversity
• Spring brings beautiful wildflowers! This week, find and identify five wildflowers that grow in this area.
• Lichens are wacky and wonderful organismsLinks to an external site.. This week, go for a walk in the woods (or somewhere around trees), and use the Lichens of WI guide to try to identify lichens.
• Trees are a precious natural resource. This week, go for a walk in your neighborhood or in a natural area, and use one of the WI DNR-recommendedLinks to an external site. guides to try to identify trees – the WI Urban Tree keyLinks to an external site. is a simple one to start with.
• Get outside! This week, visit a state park, forest, or recreationLinks to an external site. area.
• Learning about invasive species can help us preserve local biodiversity. This week, learn to identify some of the local invasive species. This guideLinks to an external site. is more in depth, or this oneLinks to an external site. is a simple starting point.
• We’re lucky to have beautiful natural areas right on campus! This week, visit the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. You might attend one of their events or there are all sorts of volunteer opportunities there.
• The UW-Madison Arboretum is another beautiful natural area. This week, visit the Arboretum, whether it is for an event, to volunteer, or just to explore on your own.
• Learning about the natural world around us is a great way to connect with nature. This week, explore sightings in or around Madison on iNaturalistLinks to an external site., and log at least one sighting of an organism on the site.
Water
• Water bottle filling stations and fountains make it easy to reduce plastic water bottle waste around campus. This week, only use reusable water vessels (bottles, glasses, mugs).
• Laundry can be a big energy and water sink, but there are lots of things we can do to reduce this impactLinks to an external site.. This week, see how you can improve the sustainability of your laundry routine.
• Read up! This week, read (or start reading) a book about water, as recommended by the Water@UW group.
• Turn off the tap! This week, if you’re someone who typically lets the sink run continuously while doing dishes, brushing your teeth, washing your hands, etc., turn off the tap to save waterLinks to an external site..
• Every little bit counts. This week, see if you can reduce water usage while showering or bathing.
• You have a right to clean and safe water. This week, find and readLinks to an external site. a recent water quality report for Madison (look for the Madison water utility).
• We are lucky to be living right next to some beautiful lakes and waterways. This week, spend some time enjoying Lake Monona, Lake Mendota, Lake Wingra, Lake Waubesa, Cherokee Marsh, the Yahara River, Wingra Creek, or another nearby waterway.
• Straight to the source! This week, take a free tour of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s wastewater treatment plantLinks to an external site. (they run the first Friday of each month at noon, or by appointment).