Chem IA Question

[laryxle]

I recently handed my Chemistry IA's in, and I think they were just sent off for moderation. I got a good mark from my teacher (42/48) but I am really certain that I will get moderated down. The reason is that in one of my pracs, in the conclusion and evaluation, I had to use an internet source to explain why something occurred in a prac (it was way beyond my chemistry level). I did source it, but I am unsure as to whether or not this is acceptable to do? I know that there is no point in worrying but I guess i'm just curious lol

[dessskris]

I think that as long as you quote the source, mention where you get it from. it should be ok. and it is beyond your level anyway, they should understand lar.

[Sublime Sunshine]

correct me if i'm wrong, but i think there was something in the practical criteria about comparing results to cited literature values in the conclusion. I don't remember exactly, but i think it might actually be a part of the criteria to do that.

[dessskris]

with literature value, yes correct. but I think its in the design aspect as in the background info we need to guess what should be happening or state the lit value

[Sublime Sunshine]

Well that's what laryxle is doing, explaining the results of your prac in terms of what should be happening according to literature. So I think this should be fine as long as you cited the source.