Organic chemistry reaction mechanisms are central to the discipline of organic chemistry but
challenging for students to learn and for instructors to teach. Due to the unique challenges …

Solving problems in organic chemistry often requires the consideration of reaction
mechanisms. As such, much research has been devoted to the examination of how students …

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 …

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 …

Reaction mechanisms are a core component of organic chemistry. Being able to handle
these mechanisms is a central skill for students in this discipline. Diagnosing and fostering …

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

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 …