PSC 203 – Elementary Astronomy Spring 2009
Writing Across the Curriculum: APOD
assigned: April 14, 2009
due: April 23, 2009
Purpose:
●to become familiar with the astronomy picture of the day website
●to remind yourself of the variety of astronomical objects we have encountered this semester
●to practice your written communication skills
Basic Instructions:
●Go to the Astronomy Picture of the Day website (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/)
●At the bottom of the page, select the “calendar”
●Starting with 1996, find the picture for your birthday each year up to 2008.
●Select your favorite and second favorite picture.
●Include all of the information requested as described on the back of this sheet.
●Follow the format instructions listed below.
●Contact your instructor for clarification if needed.
Format Instructions:
●All writing assignments must be typed.
●Please use an easily readable font, in a 12 or 14 point size.
●There is no specific length requirement as long as you have all of the required information in your
paper.
●Check your paper for spelling and grammar errors. Papers with significant mistakes will receive a
lower grade.
Grading Information:
Papers will be graded based on the following factors:
●Does the paper follow the format instructions
●Does the paper contain spelling or grammar errors
●Does the paper flow well and have a logical progression
●Does the paper include all of the required points for the selected topic
●Does the paper have accurate factual information.
