Outline on RDX for final

Objective: Organize your thoughts and the main points of your research for your final presentation

The
required elements: Depending on the type of molecule/substance you have
chosen you will address different sets of questions. Please see the
category that responds to your selection. Your outline should
contain the following elements in this order, and please note that some
of these should be your personal observations. Also remember that your
presentation (Assignment #3) should only be 10-15 slides, so you need to
be concise and clear with your information.
Introduction
Molecule/substance Introduction
The
common and IUPAC name of your molecule/substance. Please see this link
to help with scientific names if needed: IUPAC Nomenclature Of Organic
Chemistry: https://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/
Where you can observe your molecule/substance in society and/or in nature.
A brief discussion on why you chose your molecule/substance.
If
possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your
molecule/substance in the field. If you cannot safely observe it, please
include a couple of images from the internet.
Body
Description
You
must include a physical description. You can use your personal
observations from photographs. If you cannot safely observe your
molecule/substance, you must research.
Physical Characteristics (appearance, texture, color, odor, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility, polarity, etc.)
Chemical description: You will need to research the chemical properties of your compound/molecule)
Chemical Characteristics (stability in air or other environment, flammability, volatility, etc)
Discovery
a.
Describe the initial discovery of your molecule. Who discovered the
molecule, when, how, etc? Some compounds are part of a larger
substance/plant. If this is the case, describe the isolation of your
specific compound. The isolation refers to the initial time your
molecule/substance was discovered from its raw materials, or isolated
from its natural resources.
Usage and Benefit or Harm to Society
Where
has your molecule/substance been used. Is it used regularly or is has
it only been used on occasion? If your compound is one we ingest when
eating, include information on foods it’s commonly found in.
Write
about the Benefit or Harm to Society Caused by your molecule/substance.
Many compounds can be used as bioweapons or have both positive and
negative impacts. Other compounds have had benefits as medicines or have
caused harm as illicit narcotics. All of these are good ideas to start
out thinking about, so I’d like you to discuss these impacts on society,
the future, and in any way you can think they may be beneficial or
harmful. Please see here for some hints on drug development.
Conclusion
This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.
Start
your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic
information about your chosen molecule/substance (common and IUPAC name
and physical characteristics).
Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the isolation and synthesis of the molecule/substance.
Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the structure and function of your chosen molecule/substance.
Wrap
up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief
information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen.
The Reference Section
This is not just the reference page; rather, referencing should occur throughout the outline as it will in your presentation. Therefore, your outline should include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five sources listed in proper APA reference list format AND

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