Chemistry education research demonstrates the value of open-ended writing tasks, such as
writing-to-learn (WTL) assignments, for supporting students' learning with topics including …

Constructing arguments is essential in science subjects like chemistry. For example,
students in organic chemistry should learn to argue about the plausibility of competing …

The writing-to-learn (WTL) literature is varied in how assignments are structured and
implemented in the classroom, making it difficult for instructors to identify how to incorporate …

Teaching organic chemistry requires supporting learning strategies that meaningfully
engage students with the challenging concepts and advanced problem-solving skills …

Organic reaction mechanisms are often represented by the electron-pushing formalism and
reaction coordinate diagrams. These representations pose a challenge to students because …

Learning to reason through organic reaction mechanisms is challenging for students
because of the volume of reactions covered in introductory organic chemistry and the …

Writing is a key disciplinary practice in STEM used to construct scientific knowledge and
communicate research findings. With its role in the scientific process, writing is often …

Resonance is a fundamental concept that is necessary for students' successful learning in
organic chemistry. However, there is a need to know more about both (1) what students find …

Acid–base chemistry is a key reaction motif taught in postsecondary organic chemistry
courses. More specifically, concepts from the Lewis acid–base model are broadly applicable …

In a world facing complex global challenges, citizens around the world need to be able to
engage in scientific reasoning and argumentation supported by evidence. Chemistry …