Astronomy research paper

Physics 1800-01, Class Project 1, Recent Research Paper On Specific Solar System Topic

Format

1. Length should be 3-5 typed pages, double spaced.

2. Cover page and reference page should be added.

3. Topic should relate to the solar system, but specific in scope and not be a main topic in the text book or lecture. You should confirm your topic with the professor by 7-14-13. You should prepare an outline (using suggested format) and submit it together with a draft of your paper by 7-21-13.

4. The paper should focus on recent research (last 15-20 years) related to your topic.

5. 5 references minimum, from websites, journals, books, magazines and technical sources. Please use high quality websites, such as NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and/or Goddard Space Flight Center etc.

6. The type of paper could be a summary of recent research, recent discoveries, or comparison and contrast of different scientific techniques.

7. APA citation style should be used for the reference page only. Use the strict website citation style including maximum information displayed in reference page citations.

8. Draft version grading will be based on title pate, reference page, APA citation style of reference page, reference quality, outline, paper format, and recent research content.

9. Final version grading will be based on title page, reference page, APA citation style of reference page, reference quality, paper format, solar system specific content, recent research content, and the overall quality.

10. 20% of the grade will be determined by the submission of a draft outline and draft version of the research paper, both due on 7-21-13.

11. The completed paper must be submitted by you through Turnitin available on Blackboard.

12. Due date for the final version of the research paper is 8-4-13.