Martin Chemistry WorkNotes

Martin Chemistry WorkNotesMartin Chemistry WorkNotes is an interesting twist on the familiar laboratory notebook, but they are not simply 'invented' by Martin. They have been around for some time and even appear in textbooks and scientific journals, but are new to the public. In fact, many scientists have not heard of them and don't know what they are!Martin Chemistry WorkNotes is actually a rather unique kind of book, a notebook of sorts, although it is far from a typical scientific book. Rather than merely maintaining a standard journal in which the writer tries to remember facts, concepts, and formulas, this book is all about writing about what you are studying. If you think about it, this is what a scientist is all about: working through the problem that is being studied, not simply trying to remember facts, formulas, or equations.There are three sections to Martin Chemistry WorkNotes, all written in the first person: a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. The table of co ntents includes all the topics listed on the first page of the book. The glossary will give you a hint of the various topics. And the index will help you find specific terms.The first thing that strikes you about Martin Chemistry WorkNotes is its unique style. While most science books consist of large, wide-spaced pages with lots of text, Martin's writing is short and to the point. You may notice that each page, including all the text, seems to be drawn from the center of a page, which in itself is unusual, but seems to serve the purpose well.Because Martin's writing is so concise, the ideas he discusses can be more easily remembered than those found in other books. Many students begin with a book that they find intimidating, and with Martin's writing style it will seem simple to them. Plus, his use of 'we' instead of 'I' adds to the clarity and perspective that make it easier to comprehend and remember information.Martin Chemistry WorkNotes also allows for extra comment and feedbac k. When writing, one may find that certain topics have been brought up more than others. As you read, you can make notes about those things and refer back to them later when discussing those topics. This can be a great way to improve your understanding of an area.Finally, the words 'Work Notes' do not necessarily indicate that these are classroom grade level science subjects, although Martin does teach many things that are used in laboratories. Martin does not presume to present a full introduction to each subject, but instead focuses on a specific topic for which there are no readily available resources. These notes are valuable tools for the scientist who wishes to review the topics covered in a course, and for the science teacher who use them to aid in teaching their students.