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scientist Research paper and Newspaper

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.



Newspaper Project Due Dec 10, I will give you ONE piece of paper and that is it- plan ahead!!!

Honors Newspaper Project


Upon completion be prepared to show:

  1. Bibliography

  2. Final project


Newspaper Requirements:

  1. Authentic 3 column newspaper recreation from the time you are recreating. National Geographic is an excellent resource for advertisements

  • Header

  • Date

  • Paper quality

  • Weather

  • Font Choice

  • Picture of Scientist

  1. Accurate, descriptive article depicting an eventful time in your scientists life or a biographical summary of his/her accomplishments. You can be creative here! Stick to the typical who, what, when, where, how, why guidelines. You can use the information you found in your research paper.

  2. Two advertisements from the era you are recreating

  3. Two filler ads which would be time appropriate. These can be about other important events, political cartoon, economic news, etc..

  4. Editorial section which responds to and or about the scientist you have chosen.

  5. Final project must be on 11x17 piece of paper. I will provide one sheet of paper to you.

  6. A bibliography/ works cited (books, internet, newspaper, etc.) used. Make sure to include where you got pictures!


Newspaper Deadlines:

  1. Scientist check: Friday October

  2. Research paper (see its handout) November 7

  3. Project due date: December 10th