Pick a molecule, write a cover letter and CV
for the molecule as explained in the Cover Letter Project.pdf. Turn in
your document here. Make sure to name your document with your last name
and your molecule.Every time you
apply for a grant or an academic position, you’re invariably asked to
submit a two-page curriculum vita (CV). Yes, narrow down your entire
life to two pages. The purpose of this activity is to give you an idea
of what a CV looks like, and at the same time, allow you to have a
little fun with molecules. Yes, you now need to assume the identity of a
molecule! You are applying for a job with a corporation known as Gator
Chemical and your persona is that of a molecule!This project is a
creative writing assignment that involves applications of a molecule of
your choosing. Select the molecule wisely! It has to qualify for the
posted job. The PDF below will serve as your guide.COVER LETTER PROJECT
New Job Posting:
Gator Chemical is looking for a strong candidate to serve the needs of a growing chemical industry. The
ideal candidate would have at least a BS in Chemistry. Ability to make colored complexes or bioactivity a
plus. Please send a curriculum vita with a cover letter to:
Leslie A. Hiatt, Ph.D
Director of Chemical Research
Gator Chemical
Clarksville, TN 37044
All applications will be accepted until July 3, 2014. Qualified candidates will be contacted and interviews
will held that day.
Every time you apply for a grant or an academic position, you’re invariably asked to submit a two-page
curriculum vita (CV). Yes, narrow down your entire life to two pages. The purpose of this activity is to
give you an idea of what a CV looks like, and at the same time, allow you to have a little fun with
molecules. Yes, you now need to assume the identity of a molecule! You are applying for a job with a
corporation known as Gator Chemical and your persona is that of a molecule!
You’ve been seeking a new job and have just heard that Gator Chemical has a job opening that fits you (a
person of atom descent) perfectly. The announcement requires a one-page cover letter explaining why you
should be hired for this position and a 1- to 2-page CV highlighting your recent accomplishments and
experiences. You should note any attributes that might give significant reasons to hire you. The style of
CV described below has been selected so that all submissions can be considered on equal footing. What is
shown below is the formatting that is required. Pay attention to how the headings are laid out.
This project is a creative writing assignment that involves applications of a molecule of your choosing.
Select the molecule wisely! It has to qualify for the posted job. The attached fluorine curriculum vitae and
letter of intent should serve as a guide.
Writing a Letter of Intent:
1. Create a name and address for your element.
2. Use the address above as the return address.
3. The body of the letter should include relevant chemical and physical properties and how they are
applied in the real world either in the past or present.
Writing a Curriculum Vita (CV):
A CV is similar to a resume, but emphasizes more scholarly pursuits and publications rather than job
experience. It contains the following parts in a listed format:
1. Current address
2. Professional Preparation – list relevant schooling completed that is beyond high school. Advanced
degrees (masters or doctoral) is preferred.
3. Appointments/Positions – These are job experiences listed from the earliest to the most recent. You
will need at least 3.
4. Publications– These are books, periodical articles, or papers presented at national/international
conferences. At least 5 are required. Doctoral dissertations and masters theses are included here, if you
received these degrees. Follow MLA formatting.
5. Synergistic Activities – These are projects that tell your role in the project whether a leader or not.
They must be relevant to the job posting and include the name of the organization and the dates.
6. Collaborators – These are key people who (1) you have worked with in the past that were involved in
the synergistic activities (elements involved in making compounds) and (2) supervising professors for
your graduate work who would be the discoverer(s) of your element.
Further information:
You may use the books found online, the CRC, or any library resource. One molecule per person.
Be thorough in your research.
Writing technique must be excellent. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation should not be an issue
here!
Be creative in your writing. Puns and double-entendres (clean!) are acceptable.
This should be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman font, single-spaced.
The letter should be limited to one page and written block style. The CV is limited to two pages.
Your grade is based on creativity and accuracy of information.
The below example letter was written in response to a job posting which
looked for a good halogen. The job posting you are responding to is
looking for a chemical with, “Ability to make colored complexes or
bioactivity”.
Fluorine S. Reactive, Ph.D.
Row 2, Column 17
Period I City, Texas 1s22s22p5
March 1, 2005
Leslie A. Hiatt, Ph.D
Director of Chemical Research
Gator Chemical
Clarksville, TN 37044
Dear Dr. Hiatt,
From the brief advertisement in the Chemical and Engineering News, you are in need of an effective halogen. I fit that
description perfectly. I have held several highly prominent positions in key industries around the world. I have worked in
various smelting factories, in the glass etching industry, in the polymer industry, in refrigeration, and in the atomic power and
weapons industry. I have also proven to be a valuable player in the medical field as well having worked for years in water
treatment and in toothpaste.
I am a highly energetic person. I love to take electrons from metals and have the highest electronegativity of all the elements.
I only take one electron at a time, though, because that is all I need to be stable. Once I become fluoride ion, I am very soluble
in water and combine easily with metal cations, such as calcium. I am so effective in combining with metals, I will easily
replace less active nonmetal ions such as chloride, bromide, oxide, and sulfide. I will also easily replace polyatomic anions
such as phosphate.
When I combine with hydrogen, I become an effective glass etcher. Hydrofluoric acid (our trade name) is 100% soluble in
water and will react with the silica in glass. Hydrochloric acid is supposed to be stronger than I am, but it does not do what I
do! Out of all the acids, bases, and other compounds that exist, I am the only one that can etch glass. That makes me the best
at what I do and why I have worked for the German Glassworks company for over 350 years.
I also have the ability to share my electrons with other nonmetals. I can form carbon-fluorine, oxygen-fluorine, and iodinefluorine single bonds. I only have one electron to share, so I can only form single covalent bonds. I really do not want to share
my electrons, but I am willing to do so if I am combining with other elements having high need for more electrons. My ability
to share my electrons has allowed me to form one of the best refrigerants out there, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCl3 and CF2Cl2).
Chlorofluorocarbons are less smelly than ammonia and sulfur dioxide and definitely have a higher enthalpy of vaporization.
Unfortunately, for the refrigerant industry, the Environmental Protection Agency banned our use in 1993. That was proven not
to be my fault in 1995. It was proven that chlorine radicals break down ozone molecules, not fluorine radicals.
My ability to share electrons has also resulted in the formation of a useful polymer, Teflon ©, that is so slick nothing sticks to
it. The polarity of my bonds with carbon is balanced out by the symmetrical structure of the tetrafluoroethene molecule that
results in no attraction to the molecule. This incredible ability of tetrafluoroethene has led to a multibillion-dollar industry of
non-stick cookware and the development of space travel.
Despite my current reputation of being poisonous, I am good for human beings. Development of super antibiotics, such as
ofloxacin, that can knock out penicillin-resistant bacteria in one dose has been a boon for medicine in the last 30 years. The
rate of the spread of gonorrhea has dramatically dropped, organ transplant rejection has dropped, and hospital borne pathogen
levels have also dropped. More importantly, I am a key fighter of tooth decay. In small quantities, I can replace phosphate in
tooth enamel forming the compound fluoroapatite which is a stronger material more resistant to bacterial decay. The American
Dental Association put me on their board due to my effectiveness in fighting dental diseases such as cavities and gum disease.
Please consider my application for a position in your company. My long record of effectiveness and usefulness should prove
that I am the perfect candidate for the halogen you are looking for. Please see the vitae attached for more information. I look
forward to hearing from you about setting up an interview.
Sincerely
Fluorine S. Reactive, Ph.D.
Fluorine S. Reactive, Ph.D.
March 1, 2005
Row 2, Column 17
Period I City, Texas 1s22s22p5
Professional Preparation
École de Pharmacie, Paris, France, Chemistry PhD, 1886.
Appointments
1529 – present, Metalique Fluxes des Frances, Assistant Fluidator for Metallic Refining
1670 – present, German Glassworks, Chief Operator in Designs for Glass
1938 – present, DuPont Chemicals, Team member of poly(tetrafluorethene) coatings and lubricants
1940 – present, Allied-Signal, Incorporated, Assistant to U-235 in preparing weapons-grade nuclear fuel
1947 – present, We Prevent Decay Water Treatment Supply, Chief Operating Officer
1951 – present, Proctor & Gamble, Crest Toothpaste Division, Chief Operator in Carbonate Replacement in Tooth Enamel
1933 – 1993, Feel Cold Air Conditioning, Team member of chlorofluorocarbon coolants
Publications (Related to Project)
1. Reactive, F. S. “Not Etched in Stone” Journal of Glassworks, 1998, 201(3), 7A-17.
2. Reactive, F. S., Green, Cl. S., “We’re Not the Bad Guys!” Environmental Studies of Europe, 1996, 7(A), 7-8.
3. Reactive, F. S. “Going with the Flow” Annual Report by Metalique Fluxes des Frances, 2001, 2.
Publications (Other)
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Reactive, F. S., “I am So Needy” Studies in Electron Movement, 1999, 25(2), 7-8.
Reactive, F. S., Bad to the Bone: Why You Shouldn’t Hang Around With Me Too Long, Halogen Publications, 1984.
Reactive, F. S., “Why I Always Get a Date,” Journal of Replacement Reactions, 1990, 19(9), 7-8.
Reactive, F. S., “The Element Has No Clothes,” Containment Issues, 2002, VII(A), 45-49.
Reactive, F. S., “It’s Cold in There!” Journal of Refrigeration Studies, 1938, 1(1), 5-15.
Reactive, F. S., PhD Dissertation, Sorbonne, 1886.
Reactive, F. S., Masters Thesis, University of Cologne, 1529.
Synergistic Activities
Board member, American Dental Association, 1955 – present.
President, Glass Etchers Union, 1700 – present.
Most Active Member, Halogen Group, 1800 – present.
President, Noble Gas Wannabes, 1800 – present.
Collaborators and Other Affiliations
i. Collaborators
Hydrogen and Silicon – strong acid formation
Tin – fluoride treatment
Calcium – fluorspar
Carbon and Chlorine – chlorofluorocarbon – now banned
ii. Graduate Advisor
Master’s Research: Georgius Agricola, Germany
Dissertation Research: Henri Moissan, PhD, Sorbonne
GRADING RUBRIC
I. COVER LETTER (30 POINTS)
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Address follows format
Job experience described (uses)
Physical properties of element
Chemical properties of element
Good grammar used
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II. CURRICULUM VITAE (40 POINTS)
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Professional Preparation
Appointments/Positions
Publications
Synergistic Activities
Collaborators
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