“Charles Babbage” as the scientist

“Charles Babbage” as the scientist

Final Paper

 

Chapter6 is a final project.  In this project, you will select a famous scientist who made a discovery/equation that changed the world. And we choose Charles Babbage” as the scientist

 

The paper is to be written in the same five-part format as the chapters in “Five Equations That Changed the World” book. The paper should include an introductory paragraph in which you briefly introduce the scientist.  A bibliography (list of resources) must be included, and any direct quotations or references must be noted in the body of the paper.  The paper should be typed, one-sided, 12-point font, with pages numbered and the bibliography at the end.  The paper should be 5000 – 6000 words, probably about 10 – 15 pages.

 

five-part format:

 

·       The Prologue describes some dramatic incident in the person’s life that sets the tone for what is to follow. 

·       Act 1 (Veni) shows how the scientist come to his mysterious subject.

·       Act 2 (Vidi) is a historical explanation of how the subject become so enigmatic.

·       Act 3 (Vici) explains how the scientist conquered the mystery and found that magic equation.

·       The Epilogue describes how that equation changed the world.

 

See the book “Five Equations That Changed the World” to know how to write by using five-part format.

You Should follow the “Excellent” grade in the rubric to meet the requirements.

The rubric in the second page

 

 

Grading Rubric for Chapter 6

 Poor (10)Fair (18)Good (22)Excellent (30)
Depth of reflection

 

( 3, 5, 6, 8 points)

Writing demonstrates lack of reflection on the selected topic, with no details.  Writing demonstrates a minimal reflection on the topic, including a few supporting details and examples.  Writing demonstrates a general reflection on the topic, including some supporting details and examples.  Writing demonstrates an in-depth reflection on the topic, including supporting details and examples.
Quality of information

 

( 3, 5, 6, 8 points)

Information has little to do with the main topic.Information clearly relates to the main topic.  No details and/or examples are given.Information clearly relates to the main topic.  It provides 1 – 2 supporting details and/or examples.Information clearly relates to the main topic.  It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
Overall organization and structure

 

( 3, 5, 6, 8 points)

Writing unclear and disorganized.  Thoughts make little to no sense.

Fewer than three sections are included.

 

Writing is unclear and thoughts are not well organized.  Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner.

Only the three required sections are included.

 

Writing is mostly clear, concise, and organized with good sentence and paragraph structure.  Thoughts are expressed logically.  The required sections are included with outlines of others.Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence and paragraph structure.  Thoughts are expressed in a logical manner.  All sections are included.
Sentence structure

 

(1, 2, 3, 4 points)

Unclear sentence structure with run-on sentences.Clear sentence structure with run-on sentences.Sophisticated and clear sentence structure with at least one run-on sentence.Sophisticated and clear sentence structure with no run-on sentences.
Mechanics

 

(0, 1, 1, 2 points)

There are numerous spelling, punctuation or grammar errors per page.There are more than 3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors per page.There are 1 – 3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors per page.There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors per page.

 

The first three categories are content categories and are worth 24 points total.  The last two categories are the grammar categories and are worth 6 points total.  Grade on the paper will be the sum of those scores.

 

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