Research paper This is the fall semester honors project- if you do not do this project then you will NOT be graded on a 5 point scale.
Paper needs to include a reference or works cited page- you will not get a good grade if it is Not included. Due Nov 7
Scientist
Research Paper
Honors
Project Fall 2008
Choose
a Scientist
Each
student needs to choose a scientist that completed their main work
prior to 1980. The scientist should have completed research in the
biological sciences, chemistry, or with permission physics. A
limited number of repetitions will be allowed, but choices will be
made by me, based on when the decision is made. To choose, place the
name of the scientist on a full sheet of paper, with your full name
and period. A list will be provided.
Research
Requirements
A minimum
of 5 references needs to be used to complete this assignment. A
maximum of 4 references from the internet may be used. A reference
page, or works cited must be included with your final paper.
Paper
Requirements
Include
the following sections in your final paper
Biography
of the scientist, including personal information and research life.
Research
that the scientist completed and how it influenced the scientific
community and world at large.
The
time and place- background information on the part of the world
where the scientists lived, including historical relevance, politics,
other important people…
Grading
Rubric
Scientist
approval--------30
References-----------------30
Reference
page-----------60
Biography-----------------50
Research-------------------50
Time/
place----------------50
Readability----------------30
Due
Date
Last day to turn completed paper in is November 7
Papers
must be turned in as a typed hard copy- no emailed papers will be
accepted.