If you’ve read the blogging resources page, you know how to post on the CHEM 300 blog as well as comment on other posts. But what are you going to write about? CHEM 300 is communicating chemistry course, so we would like to see posts about any aspect of communicating chemistry. It doesn’t need to be hard-core chemistry, but should clearly involve at least some chemistry aspect(s).
If you like, you can tailor your blog posts to course content. Here are some suggestions:
- Did you watch/listen/read something about chemistry that you thought was particularly interesting or neat? Explore it further in your blog post.
- Did you read something about chemistry in a popular magazine or newspaper that is misleading or downright wrong? Vent here!
- Have you read an abstract of an academic paper that you think summarized the research well (or poorly)? Let the group know!
- Is there jargon in your field of science that drives you crazy? Post your thoughts here and suggest better terms or phrases you can use instead.
- On the other hand, have you seen good coverage by the mainstream media of scientific research? Deliver your praises on the CHEM 300 blog.
- Are there current issues in science that you think should be discussed with broader audiences? Well, discuss them!
- Have you seen methods of getting community members involved in scientific research? Blog about it!
- Each year, there are many “Best of” lists online — have a look at the best of chemistry 2021 and see if that helps you find a topic.
Remember: these are just examples. As long as it’s related to the course, your blog posts can be about anything. Check out this example of a prior CHEM 300 blog to see the types of posts past students wrote.
Don’t forget! Your posts will need tags.