Homework Sets, Writing Assignments and Research Paper Instructions

The latest assignments will be placed at the top of the list

You may want read over the information contained in the links below before writing your paper.

Answer template for the Project You should download the template and then fill-in the required information.

Link to Page containing the 500 mb maps

Link to document that explains how to read the 500 mb height anomaly maps and provides examples of the type of write-up expected for section 2 of the 500 mb Project Report.

Grading. The project is worth 50 points total with the following breakdown, introduction 5 pts, Section 2a 10 pts, Section 2b 5 pts, Section 2c 10 pts, Section 2d 5 pts, Discussion 5 pts, Overall presentation 10 pts. You should see a score for each of the parts listed above on your graded project report. Here is a link to a WORD document with sample analyses of maps for section 2 of the project.

Research Paper

I suggest that you carefully read over the instructions provided below before beginning to write your paper. We will go over the instructions in class on August 29. However, we will not cover the topic of carbon dioxide increases and the potential climate changes that may occur until after the paper is due. The research paper should be based on your research. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.