Objective:
The purpose of this assignment is to help chemistry students use their
scientific understanding and research to understand public issues that relate
to chemistry.
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Assignment: Medicinal Use of Marijuana
Medicinal
use of marijuana to treat conditions such as cancer, HIV, neurological
disorders, inflammatory pain and autoimmune diseases has sparked numerous
debates amongst therapeutic users and those who believe it should not be used
medicinally. Marijuana is currently classified as a Class I controlled
substance by the federal government. As of 2019, 33 states, the District of
Columbia Guam and Puerto Rico have legalized the use of medical marijuana with
each state requiring users to register but also deciding on the amounts an
individual is allowed.
Write
a 4 page minimum paper discussing the benefits and challenges faced when using
Marijuana medicinally. You may use peer-reviewed research papers, academic
journals, government sources such as science.gov, textbooks
and other reliable resources.
Your
paper must include the following as stated in the grading rubric (attached
separately):
1. Image
– Select or draw an image that is properly referenced in your paper to show
that you are able to relate your image to your content. The selected image must
help the reader understand the topic better.
2. Graph
– You may plot a graph from a data table from your cited source or use a graph
already drawn to show that you are able to interpret the data table or graph.
From the graph, what generalization can be made?
3. Mathematical
Equations/ Calculations- Use relevant mathematical formulas used in chemistry
to calculate an unknown quantity in your paper such as molarity, charge,
energy, calories, frequency, mass, slope, y-intercept etc. In doing so you will
demonstrate an ability to reason quantitatively.
4. Be
sure to thoroughly discuss both sides of the issue and present your position.
Presenting both sides of the issue before you state your position demonstrates
that you have critically analyzed the data and made a well-informed decision.
5. Write
your paper third person even as you write your position. Use proper grammar and
punctuation.
6. Include
in-text citations and cite sources on the last page. The APA 6th
edition guide has been provided below with examples to help you properly format
your paper.
APA 6th Edition
·
Your essay should be a minimum of
1000 words typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x
11″), with 1″ margins on all sides (top, bottom left and right
margins)
·
APA recommends Times New Roman font
size 12 pt.
·
Your essay should include four
major sections: Title Page, Main Body, and References.
Title
Page
Title
of the paper, (12 words or less, use upper and lower case letter)
Include
a page header (also known as the “running head”)
at the top of every page and insert page numbers flush top right. Type
“SHORT VERSION OF YOUR TITLE” in the header flush left using all
capital letters. The running head is a shortened version of your
paper’s title and cannot exceed 50 characters including spacing and
punctuation.
The
words Running Head should only appear on the title page not the other
pages, other pages should only have SHORT VERSION OF TITLE.
the author’s name, (your name)
and the institutional affiliation. (Cedar Valley
College)
Title Page should look like the example shown below:
References: How to Cite in APA example:
Contributors’
names (Last edited date). Title of resource. Retrieved from
http://Web address for OWL resource
Paiz,
J., Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M.,…Keck, R.
(2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from Online Weblink for APA Resource
APA Style 6th
Edition YouTube link : Video Resource
for Assistance in Using APA Standards
I.
Quantitative Reasoning Value Grading Sheet
To assess your ability
to reason quantitatively, students will be graded on the following skills in
their report/research paper.
Main Points
Performance/Standard expected
Points Earned
if standard is met
Actual Points earned
by student
Interpretation
Student is able to
accurately explain trends or other information provided in graphs,
equations, diagrams, tables etc.
3
Representation
Student is able to convert
relevant information from a paragraph into a data table, graph, diagram,
equation etc. accurately.
3
Calculation
Student shows step-by-step
calculations in paper to determine a numerical value relevant to the topic
of discussion.
3
Application/
analysis
Student analyzes data and
uses information gathered to form appropriate judgment(s), take a stand on a
controversial issue or forms qualified conclusions.
3
Assumptions
Student is able to formulate
a hypothesis according to data and provides explanations as to why the
hypothesis is appropriate.
3
Communication
Student uses quantitative
evidence accurately in the form of a data table, graph or mathematical
equation to support their hypothesis, work or position.
3
Total Points Earned
II.
Critical Thinking Value Grading Sheet
To assess your ability
to think critically, students will be graded on the following skills in their
report/research paper.
Main Points
Performance/Standard expected
Points Earned
if standard is met
Actual Points earned by student
Explanation
of issues
State the claim(s), problem(s), and/or main objective(s) of your
paper clearly and directly.
3
Evidence
Provide supporting information to prove or disprove the major
issue(s) of your paper.
3
Influence
of context and assumptions
Identify
(and discuss) your assumptions about the major issue(s) in terms of its
significance (or level of importance) to you, other individuals, and the
world. Choose to address least 2 of these perspectives in your discussion.
3
Student’s
position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
Present a well-defined position (i.e.
agree or disagree) of where you stand, but be sure to also analyze and share
other perspectives that are different from your own.
3
Conclusions
and related outcomes (implications and consequences)
Review,
summarize, and explain the significance of the information presented clearly
to develop concrete levels of reasoning that indicate if the original
claim(s), problem(s), and/or main objective(s) were proven to be valid or
invalid.
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