Chemistry in Nature

Chemistry in NatureHow many of us are aware that chemistry in nature is the foundation for any form of our modern technology? The study of chemistry has been practiced since ancient times and the discovery of fire can be traced back to Egyptian times. We cannot take this for granted today. There is an age old rule known as the first law of thermodynamics, which says that anything that becomes less efficient in a process, will become less useful.Our world, with its complexity and abundance of plants and animals, is very much dependent on the work of chemical reactions. Without them, the Earth would cease to be a place where complex life flourishes. Chemicals, and with the help of chemistry, we have been able to create useful structures. Chemical reactions that give rise to the elements we live in our bodies were originally catalyzed by chemicals. These were brought about by the reaction of light with certain types of compounds.Origins of chemical reactions have always been closely gua rded secrets. The originators of the first man-made molecules remained highly guarded. Modern chemists have in many cases only recently discovered these origins and therefore there is some question in the minds of the general public about their true identities. This fact does not mean that the answers are not important or they are anything but important.Some well-known pioneers of modern chemistry have gone on record in saying that they believe that modern chemistry owes a lot to the work of synthetic chemistry. Synthetic chemistry is the science of creating new compounds that look just like the ones that exist naturally, and in turn giving the human race the ability to use these natural materials in a variety of ways. It is through the chemical processes of synthetic chemistry that we have acquired some of the tools that we use every day such as, plastics, detergents, drugs, pesticides, lubricants, cosmetics, food additives, and many more.Many of the first crude attempts to perform chemical reactions on one or two or three of these substances failed miserably. In order to understand the entire problem, we must begin with the fact that our bodies are not the same as the earth's or the planet's. The molecules in the body are much smaller, making them difficult to bring about reaction. The key to a successful chemistry experiment is to use one of the very few chemicals that can easily cross the first laws of thermodynamics.It is possible for one or two of these materials to cross the first laws and successfully complete the chemical reaction. The things that make these substances work, is that they are very lightweight and very big, which makes them very stable, but at the same time gives them the ability to move very fast. If the material we are attempting to study does not contain enough oxygen, it will keep moving very slowly through the chemical process. In addition, if we are looking at a substance with even the slightest possibility of being found in natur e, then we should start with the highest level of purity that we can find, and then we move down the chain from there.Scientists are still working out the exact relationships between different types of chemical reactions, but it seems quite likely that they will agree that chemistry in nature is a vital part of the equation. The ones that do the research to know the answer and they are going to publish it.

Helping Your Child Build a Greater Depth of Understanding in Math

Helping Your Child Build a Greater Depth of Understanding in Math Helping Your Child Build a Greater Depth of Understanding in Math You may have heard education experts, researchers or media outlets refer to mathematics curriculum in the United States as being a mile wide and an inch deep. The problem with math education, according to many, is that U.S. math teachers have historically been asked to cover far too many topics in each grade, resulting in students who have only a vague understanding of a lot of areas rather than a deep understanding of fewer, more essential topics. Students are introduced to advanced concepts haphazardly and before they have had an opportunity to master certain basic skills. Of course, the Common Core State Standards are changing all that. Researchers have concluded that mathematics education in the United States must become substantially more focused and coherent in order to improve mathematics achievement in this country, (corestandards.org). As a result, the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics will embody these three key shifts: Greater focus on fewer topics Linking topics and thinking across grades More rigorous overall (educators must help students gain a conceptual understanding of key math concepts, procedural skills and fluency, and application in situations that require mathematical knowledge) How can you help your child learn to apply math and use it as a problem-solving tool? Here are a few tips for parents when helping their child with homework: Have your child talk through math rules. As your child completes homework, periodically have him or her point out to you when a math rule is used and where that rule comes from. Explain the thinking. Even in the simplest math, have your child explain how he or she draws conclusions and why. That cognitive process is becoming more important in math than ever. Try different methods to solve problems. Children should practice using different approaches to solving the same problem and identify similarities among those different methods. Encourage students to visualize math problems. Help your child draw out visual representations of figures or numbers. For example, your child should be able to show what something (a shape, for example) would look like when divided up into fractions. Have your child talk about wrong answers. Just as students should know how to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others (per the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice), it is helpful for children think through incorrect answers and share their conclusions on why a certain answer to a problem is right and another is wrong. Use math in everyday life. Your child should practice writing down mathematical equations and assumptions when trying to solve real-world problems. He or she should use tools to aid understanding whenever it makes sensetools such as graphs, equations and flowcharts. Pay attention to detail. The new standards expect students to be precise when discussing math and working on math problems. Encourage your child to label his or her work, be neat and explain the symbols used in various mathematical equations. Precision and accuracy is important. As the Standards for Mathematical Practice state, students who lack understanding of a topic may rely on procedures too heavily. Although you may not feel equipped to help your child through probability and statistics homework, you can nurture his or her acquisition of a conceptual understanding of math. Encourage your child to make connections between mathematical ideas and life, use reasoning when working on math, and think critically about how math plays a role in day-to-day life. To learn more about the Common Core State Standards for Math, visit www.corestandards.org. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

25 things you didnt know about italki 2014 Infographic

25 things you didnt know about italki 2014 Infographic 2014 is over , and  we have prepared an infographic that shows 25 interesting statistics about language learning at italki during the past year. 27 years of language lessons hours!!!  Well done italki students! If you want to  kick-start your language learning in 2015, just 20 hours are enough with the italki language challenge. Dont forget to sign up for yourself and check what other students have to say about previous challenges. Do you like the infographic? Share it on your site! a href=http://blog.italki.com/2015/01/25-things-you-didnt-know-about-italki-in-2014-infographic target=_blankimg src=http://blog.italki.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/italki-infographic-20141.jpg alt=2014 italki Language Learning Statistics Infographic width=640px border=0 //apWhen sharing pleaseinclude attribution to italki.com/p 25 things you didnt know about italki 2014 Infographic 2014 is over , and  we have prepared an infographic that shows 25 interesting statistics about language learning at italki during the past year. 27 years of language lessons hours!!!  Well done italki students! If you want to  kick-start your language learning in 2015, just 20 hours are enough with the italki language challenge. Dont forget to sign up for yourself and check what other students have to say about previous challenges. Do you like the infographic? Share it on your site! a href=http://blog.italki.com/2015/01/25-things-you-didnt-know-about-italki-in-2014-infographic target=_blankimg src=http://blog.italki.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/italki-infographic-20141.jpg alt=2014 italki Language Learning Statistics Infographic width=640px border=0 //apWhen sharing pleaseinclude attribution to italki.com/p

The Ethics of Plagiarism

The Ethics of Plagiarism To put it bluntly, there are no ethics when it comes to plagiarism. Copying someone else's work or getting someone to write it for you is deeply unethical and is one of the Cardinal Sins of university life; to the extent that some unis will kick you out on your first offence, if it's serious enough. Compare this to their stance on students who are involved in crime and drugs (strangely lax, as long as they don't indulge on their turf), and you begin to see how seriously they take it. At its core, it's anti-academic and anti-learning; and while you may gain a few grade points, you won't have actually benefitted at all in an educational sense. But what does 'plagiarism' consist of, exactly? How do you define it? After all, isn't all work based on something? Aren't we all, in a sense, 'standing on the shoulders of giants'? The classic response is that it is perfectly reasonable to relay someone else's ideas and use them in your own argument, as long as you state the fact, usually by formally referencing them (the Harvard Referencing System is the mode du jour for UK unis). But what if you ask a tutor, or a friend, to look over your work, to check for grammar and spelling? They'll go uncredited, usually; and without their input you may have received a lower mark. But I doubt many people would count this as plagiarism. Now, let's take it one step further. So you ask your tutor/friend to look over you work, and they duly do so. But they find a critical flaw in your argument, or something you've overlooked. They give you a suggestion for improvement, and you duly act upon it. Your paper is marked and you get a first. Happy days. Now, is that plagiarism? After all, the genesis for a critical part of your argument came from someone else, uncredited. Basically, there's a sliding scale of personal-vs-external work input, ranging from asking others to be human spellcheckers to the wholesale thievery of another person's words and ideas. Like all sliding scales, where do you draw the line? There is no black-white binary we can easily define. The issue is compounded when you consider students whose first language is not English. As good as their command of conversational English may be, they may have a fundamental difficulty in conveying their thoughts and arguments in an effective manner. Would it be wrong for them to ask a tutor to help? To have someone check their work, to iron out inconsistencies and improve the clarity of writing, often to the point where the final product is vastly different from the original? Some would argue that the person editing their work is merely 'teasing out' the non-native speaker's core argument, rather than 'writing it for them', but the reality of the situation differs case by case. As a rule of thumb, if the tutor is doing anything but helping you clarify your language and structure, you're doing it wrong. Policies on the above differ considerably from institution to institution. And while all unis are particularly strict on plagiarism, some take their fervour for originality to inquisition-like levels. From personal experience, I know of people who have been called up for plagiarism for incorrect referencing, which looks rather unforgiving however you cook it. Clearly, there is a broad difference of views on the matter. Grey areas abound. But from this mass of uncertainty we can distil a few drops of solid advice: - If you use another person's idea or argument in your paper, or even just mention it, reference it! - Regardless of how many eyes pass over your paper before you submit it, the core content must be your own. - If you're not a native speaker, and you decide to have a tutor proofread your text, acknowledge them in some way at the beginning/end of the paper. - Basing your paper around so-called 'model answers' is at best educationally misleading and at worst demonstrates your lack of independent thought: use them at your own risk. - Getting someone to write your paper for you contravenes universal law and is a despicable thing to do. Ultimately, the only person you're cheating is yourself. For users of the site, you can check out our stance on the subject here.

How to Professionalize Your Social Media

How to Professionalize Your Social Media Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash Delete photos (or keep them private) that have illegal, or less than ideal, content Remember all those college ragers that you attended and just  needed  to keep documented on every social media platform imaginable. While it lasted a mere 24 hours on your Snapchat or Instagram story, they can easily be found on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram posts. Its no secret that many college-aged students drink or party, but you dont want to have that be the main theme of your social media profiles, especially if said photos were taken when you werent the legal age to drink. Save the photos before you delete them if you dont already have extra files saved somewhere else, but depending on the platform, hiding the photo by switching it to private or my eyes only so that you can still view it, but to the eyes of recruiters, it was never there. If you find yourself questioning what qualifies as professional or not, just imagine your manager coming across the post in question. If its something that would be the deciding factor in keeping your job, getting a promotion, or even getting hired its better off deleted and unassociated with your social media platforms. If you still find yourself questioning the post its better to be safe than sorry by deleting it. Remember those up-and-coming celebrities that have their career destroyed, or at least tampered, by a controversial tweet or photo from their past social media? You want to avoid being in the same situation with your future employers by  editing your social media now. Use your social media to advertise yourself as a potential employee showcase your work and network LinkedIn isnt the only social media platform you can use to accelerate your professional career. If used right, you can utilize your social media platforms to showcase your work and experience to hiring managers and recruiters when you professionalize your social media. For example, if you have had your work published on multiple sites, make sure to dedicate posts to your work. A new article published on a site? Dedicate a tweet to promoting it. Another video released that you took part in editing? Add a post on your Facebook linking to it. Dont be shy when it comes to bragging about all the effort you have put into building your career. If your social media profiles are going to be viewed by recruiters or hiring managers, you may as well make it into an opportunity to stand out among other applicants. After you have made an effort to professionalize your social media, you can use it to actively connect to people in your potential field. If youre not sure on where to start follow accounts that post open positions, career advice, or associated with the job you wish to pursue. Doing so will allow you to be up to date with the career you wish to pursue and help associate yourself and your social media with the field. Keep your audience in mind when you post and update your profile Now that you have put all the work into trying to professionalize your social media profile, make sure that you dont let your efforts go to waste by not filtering what you post in the future. This doesnt mean that you have to completely restrict yourself from letting your personality shine through your posts and profiles, but you do want to keep your audience in mind as you update your social media in the future. For a night out at the bar with your friends, you may have posted videos of you taking shots before adjusting to a professionalizing your social media profiles, but now it will be a better choice to post a nice group photo to commemorate the night before the shots even begin. This way, you can document your personal life and keep your personality and life on your social media, but you also wont turn off recruiters who come across your posts. When youve made an effort to professionalize your social media accounts, remember to maintain all the work youve put into the transition. If you find yourself struggling to do so or find that the efforts have come undone its never too late to switch your profiles to private if you dont want to risk your professional image.

10 Ways To Get On A Professors Good Side In Business School

10 Ways To Get On A Professors Good Side In Business School flickr.com 3. Sit At The Front Of Class Sitting at the front of class and being engaged is a great way to show a professor that you are serious about their class and the subject. People are usually hesitant to sit in the front so it should not be a hardship to snag those seats. The professors are more likely to notice and engage with you in return. They’ll recognize who you are and look to you more often simply because you are closer to them. 4. Do Well In Class This should be a no-brainer suggestion. You will not succeed in business school if you are doing poorly in class and you certainly will not make headway with a professor if you are flunking out of their class. You have a lot of resources available to you even your professor is a resource to use if you are struggling with the material. You do not have a good excuse to do poorly in class at that point. Do well, shine bright, and stand out to your professors. 5. Go To Office Hours Use your professors’ office hours. They weren’t set because the professors felt like sitting alone in their offices a couple of hours every week. They want to help you and they want to get to know you. Office hours are a time for both of those things. Show your devotion and engagement by showing up. Have questions prepared and be ready to discuss important topics. Don’t make it obvious (or just don’t go) for the simple reason of networking. Try to get to know your professor better as a person and show yourself off to your best advantage. flickr.com 6. Keep Your Parents Out Of It Business school is about learning to be professional in a job sector that is celebrated for its professionalism. So you need to make sure that your parents are not interfering or getting involved in your schoolwork. You need to be your own champion. There’s nothing like an over-involved parent contesting grades or demanding better treatment and opportunities for their child to turn a professor off. 7. Be On Your Best Behavior Sometimes doing well in your class is not enough. There are lots of students in business school that make good grades. What stands out is being a conscientious student who pays attention, participates, and is engaged. This is particularly important in one-on-one meetings. Do not whip your phone out and check your messages, be dressed inappropriately for a meeting, and do not beg for better grades. Treat your professors how you yourself would want to be treated and dealt with. 8. Get Involved If there is a professor that you are particularly interested in getting to know or getting on their good side, then find out if they are involved with or chair any organizations. Aside from providing you with a good learning experience, helping you to network with your peers, and bolstering your resume for post business school job hunts, they’ll give you an opportunity to work more closely with a professor on something that they are obviously very passionate about. flickr.com 9. Attend Outside Events Another great way to get on the good side of your professors in business school is to attend any lectures or forums outside of class that they may be participating in. Be attentive. Ask questions. Aside from learning new things, you’ll also show the professor how much you care and that you truly want to learn and have an interest in the subject. 10. Be Yourself While it might seem paradoxical from what you’ve been told before, you should still be yourself when dealing with professors. You want to form real relationships with your professors and you cannot do that if you are not being yourself. You just want to show yourself off to your advantage and show them the best version of you that you can be. Learn more about Kaplan’s test prep options and start building the confidence you need for Test Day.

Principles of Chemistry a 3rd Edition

Principles of Chemistry a 3rd EditionThe Principles of Chemistry a 3rd Edition is one of the most informative and comprehensive sources that you can buy. It has recently been published by Addison-Wesley, the famous publishing company which specializes in science books. This source provides information and knowledge about a wide range of chemistry subjects including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, and cellular biology.This book is ideal for people who have taken Universal School (US) Chemistry or other traditional types of chemistry. This is an extremely valuable resource for aspiring chemists because it provides comprehensive details about the most common chemical reactions, processes, and processes. This book can be used to study the techniques, theory, and techniques needed to undertake research in chemical synthesis, chemical microbiology, analytical chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. It is also suitable for graduate-level courses in chemistry.You may want to use thi s book as your undergraduate chemistry course. This book not only offers comprehensive topics but also provides short summaries of other chemistry subjects. This book can help in your chemistry classes, not only because it provides all-important information on common chemical reactions, processes, and processes but also because it has information on various types of reactions, processes, and processes.Organic chemistry provides a good overview of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and cellular biology. This book concentrates mainly on the basic concepts of organic chemistry and works on a molecular approach. This makes it suitable for both students and professional people who are interested in this subject. This book is suitable for students who are taking the Advanced Nanotechnology curriculum at the doctoral level.If you are already a working chemist and want to learn more about the working of the substances you work with and how they work, this book will surely offer you goo d information. You will get practical tips and the secrets of using the chemical processes in your laboratory. The authors have given full account of every aspect of chemical processes in the book. It can be used as a reference for other people who wish to follow the same practices.Multispecies Organism Preparation allows you to experiment on a large variety of biological problems. Here you will find information on how to design and implement experiments and other techniques. You will be provided with the knowledge on how to use modern techniques in biology and chemistry.If you want to read some very important information about fundamental principles of chemistry, then you can make use of this book. Buy this book today.

About Biological Degrees

About Biological DegreesA degree in Biology may seem like an impossible dream to many people, but with a little effort, it is definitely doable. In fact, you may already be pursuing your first degree in Biology, if you have taken a course in biology at a school that provides this type of education.If you are interested in pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, then you need to understand how much biological knowledge you already possess. The more you know about the biology you study, the better prepared you will be to do a good job of studying for your Bachelor's Degree in Biology. In order to get a degree in Biology, you should do a lot of reading and research about the subject.The coursework in Biology usually includes Biology 101 and, in some courses, an additional area called Bio-Systems. While Bio-Systems was formerly a separate course from Biology 101, in recent years, they have been combined into a single course. Your teacher will decide which course you should take. Be sure to ask your instructor about this if you have any questions or concerns.As far as courses in Biology go, there are several different fields of study. You can take a one or two-year Bachelor's Degree in Biology in a traditional classroom setting, or you can take online courses. You can also take online courses through a university, online, community college, or by correspondence. The same basic courses apply to all of these options, so a little background knowledge will help you decide which option is best for you. But one thing to keep in mind is that it is a good idea to take advantage of opportunities for field experience during your education.There are two basic options when it comes to getting a degree in Biology. You can take a four-year Bachelor's Degree program in Biology, or you can take an Associate's Degree in Biology. Since the Bachelor's Degree offers you the most opportunity for practical experience, most people choose this option. You can also take a Master's Degree i n Biology, or you can pursue a Doctoral Degree in Biology. The specific requirements for each program vary, so check with your university or medical school to find out what specific requirements you must meet in order to be eligible for the program you want to attend. Each school will have its own requirements.If you are not an undergraduate student, then you may be wondering why you would even consider pursuing a degree in Biology. Well, in many ways, it is the only serious discipline for a career in Science. The higher your degree in Biology, the better chance you have of having a successful career in the Science field.Getting a degree in Biology is the next step in the natural process of evolution. It's a challenging, intellectually rewarding course that gives you a head start in your future career.

6 Tips For Kids To Gain Success In Online Math

6 Tips For Kids To Gain Success In Online Math Numerous students have a misconception that for doing well in math assignment help you need to have an intrinsic expertise, something that cannot be learnt. However, in reality, anybody can be effective in math by following just the right methodologies. Let us have a look at them. How To Prepare For Your #Math Final #Exam Without Losing Your Sleep http://t.co/DjJbnRge9D pic.twitter.com/lJk9MkY9LA â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) September 16, 2015 Take your math homework seriously Never consider homework as a compulsion. It is the most critical way with which you can practice and ace notes taught in class. Set up a general time and place that lets you do your math homework with complete peace of mind. Avoid missing math classes until a strong reason Math class move quicker than you actually think, showing next concept consistently with every passing day. Todays ideas prepare a base for tomorrow. For all the non-attendances, it is one hell of a difficult thing to cope up. Therefore, set aside time to go through what have been missed. So if there is a discretionary arrangement to be made, arrange your schedule accordingly. Observe a companion to be your study accomplice We all have legit explanations behind remaining absent in classes. So, discover a companion who will take great notes when you are gone and will call that night to fill you in on the homework part. This is great practice of building positive connections in order to flourish. In more propelled classes, it is a smart thought to have a study gathering to rehearse for tests. Get #Math #Homework Help To Learn Tricky Topics With Ease http://t.co/OPOc8X08S4 pic.twitter.com/xhYrBcoASB â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) October 12, 2015 Build up a decent association with the instructor High school teachers have to deal with hundreds of kids and so it is vital to separate yourself. Amid the first week of school, present yourself. Tell your online math tutor that you are very much interested in attending the class, and welcome the chance to learn. Make inquiries that demonstrate your focus towards studies. Even parents ought to present themselves, by means of email or phone call to show their utmost inclination towards their kid studies. Instructors react best to students who demonstrate that they think about the class. Dissect and learn from every single mistake Our way of life has ended up being flawlessness centered, and it is enticing to disregard our errors. Students love to disregard an error made on homework or a test, and just let it go. It is vital to fill the loopholes and comprehend why they were made; else, you are destined to rehash them. Set aside time to make sense of the reasoning behind a slip-up, and make sense of how to do it right. Inquire with the instructor whether you are going correct in solving loopholes. In innovative classes, rectifying your past errors can act as a passage of reflection for future complex problems. 5 Vedic #Math Secrets for Every Student to be a Math Genius http://t.co/MMgHewbMkX pic.twitter.com/RcUK3vAsmf â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) September 21, 2015 Try not to swallow your doubts Doubts are the vehicle by which we learn. In the event that you have one, ask it. Odds are that a number of your batch mates have the same inquiry. Saying it so everyone can hear will not only help you, but even your companions, and the instructor. Asking great inquiries is a deep-rooted aptitude, and school is the safest place to practice. The more inquiries asked, simpler it gets. A decent educator will listen to all inquiries. If you feel that, your instructor humiliates you for posing a question, converse with your parents because this is a serious issue. In todays innovative world, math homework help have tackled another level of significance. Basic tips can offer each student with some assistance for doing best in each level of math. Regardless of what school or profession, a kid doing good in math will amplify future career alternatives.