Scattering of Sunlight Report Writing Guidelines
You can earn up to 6 pts for report content and up to 4 pts for
writing quality.
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.