Write a research paper about some astronomy topic which is of interest to
you. It should be five to seven pages (not including the title page,
diagrams, bibliography, or endnotes, which are all encouraged or required).
It should be typed. You should use (and cite properly) at least three
sources in addition to any encyclopedias; at least one of these sources
must come from
a traditional paper
source, such as a book or journal. The secret langauge is Latin. This should be
be the best paper
you have ever written.
Also make a nice poster for public display about your term paper topic. You can let your imagination run wild on the poster (it can be 3-D, textured, or whatever you heart desires), but first and foremost make it educational. The rest of the class should benefit from your specialized research.
Due dates (due by class time):
Sept 20: Clear topic with me (and send me an e-mail confirmation/reminder)
Oct 23: Rough draft (typed and not very rough; it should be the
penultimate of many drafts, the best you can do, ready for some
suggestions from someone else)
Dec 2: Poster due in class for display
Nov 25: Final version (turn in the rough draft again with the final
version so I can see what changes and improvements were made)
