An Introduction to Chemical Research

Unit I. The Five Wâs of Chemical Research. Chapter 1. The What of Chemical Research. Chapter 2. The Who of Chemical Research. Chapter 3. The Why of Chemical Research. Chapter 4. The When of Chemical Research. Chapter 5. The Where of Chemical Research. Unit II. The How of Chemical Research. Chapter 6. Graduate School: A Powerhouse for Chemical Research. Chapter 7. Ethics: An Essential Element of Chemical Research. Chapter 8. Safety: Another Essential Element of Chemical Research. Chapter 9. Hazardous Waste Management: Some Rules for Chemical Research. Chapter 10. Topic Selection: A Seed of Chemical Research. Chapter 11. The Scientific Method: A Foundation of Chemical Research. Chapter 12. Research Project Design: A Plan for Chemical Research. Chapter 13. Literature Searches: Ideas for Chemical Research. Chapter 14. Financial Support: Fuel for Chemical Research. Chapter 15. Procurement: Supplies for Chemical Research. Chapter 16. The Laboratory Notebook: An Invaluable Tool for Chemical Research. Chapter 17. Data Collection: The Harvest of Chemical Research. Chapter 18. Teamwork: Collaboration for Chemical Research. Unit III. The Communication of Chemical Research. Chapter 19. Data Analysis: The Product of Chemical Research. Chapter 20. Sharing Chemical Research: Written Presentations. Chapter 21. Sharing Chemical Research: Spoken Presentations. Unit IV. The Impact of Chemical Research. Chapter 22. The Baconian Dream Realized: The Fruition of Chemical Research. Unit V. Epilogue. Chapter 23. Public Perceptions and Final Reminders: The Frontier of Chemical Research. Appendix A: Some Useful Chemical Research Forms. Appendix B Biographical Notes: Shining Stars Supporting Chemical Research. Appendix C Glossary: Helpful Terms for Chemical Research.