ESC 1022
Term Project Requirement
Part of the requirements for passing this class successfully requires
students to complete a research project on a current astronomical topic. Although the class itself examines
stars and galaxies, the student may feel free
to select any subject area as long as it involves an up-to-date topic of
research. You will find many possibilities by searching through
astronomy-related news stories at:
Schedule for the project:
- Topic selection due (in writing, please):
February 28
- Term project due: April
24
Requirements:
You may elect to either write a paper or
present a short oral report to the class.
If you elect the paper:
- Paper must be typed, double-spaced, single-sided in a report folder.
If written on a word processor or computer, set font at Times New Roman, CG
Times, or equivalent, 12 point.
- Paper format: MLA
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- Bibliography with at least three primary sources.
- Include title of work, author, publisher, date of publication.
- If sources were found on the Internet, include title and address
(http://www.blahblahblah.com)
- Length: 4-6 pages.
- On the first page, list student name, student number, title of paper,
date handed in, and course number.
If you elect the oral presentation:
- Presentation must be 4 to 6 minutes
in length
- Graphics and handouts considered a plus
- You must also hand in a written
bibliography with at least three primary sources.
- Include title of work, author, publisher, date of publication.
- If sources were found on the Internet, include title and address
(http://www.blahblahblah.com)
In either case:
- Late projects will not be accepted.
- No recycled projects...this is to be your own, original work.
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