You must read the following linked documents, which should take approximately 30 minutes.

Think about their content and messages – try to connect this information with what you have seen in your past and present experiences. Also think about your likely future, and how these things may feature in your journey after you leave Rutgers.


» Chemical Professionals Code of Conduct

» Professional Guidelines

» Guidelines to Publication

» Ethical Guidelines


You are asked to write a paper of at least 750 words addressing any topic or issue that comes to mind when you read the above information.

The only requirement is that it pertains in some way to the topic or topics of professionalism and/or ethics. It could simply just be your thoughts, opinions and/or comments. It may detail items that you never realized or considered to be important until reading about them; maybe scenarios or dilemmas that you personally witnessed or faced. Really just anything connected to this realm.

I also ask, that you start your paper with the following statement: “I confirm that i have read the American Chemical Society guidelines to Code of Conduct, Professional Guidelines, and  Ethical Guidelines to Publication, and the Hague Ethical Guidelines”.

You are encouraged to submit your paper electronically to me – ideally before the end of MARCH.