Scattering of Sunlight Report Writing Guidelines
Two other students will read and evaluate the
content and writing quality of your report. You will
probably earn full credit on this topic if you turn in a
reasonably well written report and you are willing to read two
other student's reports and provide them with helpful
comments. This will all be done anonymously; you
won't know the names of the students that wrote the reports
you read and the students that read your reports won't know
your name.
Content
Here are some of the main points to think about while you read
about scattering of sunlight and to discuss when you write your
report:
How does the scattering of
sunlight by air molecules differ from the scattering by
particulates, water droplets, and ice crystals. Are we
able to see the light scattered by air?
How does the concentration of particulates in the air affect
the color of the sky? How does scattering of sunlight by
particulates affect visibility?
Is the expression "On a clear day you can see forever" really
true?
Explain why the sun turns yellow, orange, even red when it sets.
Writing Quality
Here are some things you can do to maximize your chances of
earning a high writing quality grade:
Explain the material in your
own words - your report should be your understanding and
explanation of the material. Avoid generalities, try to
include specific details and examples from the reading
section. The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper
should blend together into one seamless coherent report. Your
report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical
errors.