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Term paper assignments

Tentative:
- Naruki: Heterogeneous Chemistry in the Troposphere - the example of arctic ozone depletion
- Stephanie: An overview of spectroscopic methods in atmospheric chemistry
- Tobin: Evaluating photochemical ozone smog using EPA ground station data
- Changhyoun Park: The Carter Incremental Reactivity Scale
- Amber: Using isotopic analyses for climate science dating
- Sean: The influence of volcanic eruptions on stratospheric sulfur
- Brendon: The lightning source of NOx

Due date for draft: April 26^th, 2006

Due date for final paper: May 3^rd, 2006

General requirements:

• Word-processor file with clear outline
• 15-20 pages including graphs and tables, 1.5 line spacing
• minimum one round of instructor feedback
• your thoughts on the topic
• more than one reference ...

Assume you are writing a scientific manuscript for publication.

Grading will be based on (not in order of relevance) ...

• Writing style (scientific versus prose, clearness of outline and expression, train of thought)
• accuracy and topical coverage (did you cover the basics well and correctly? what specifics did you include and why?)
• brevity and relevancy
• your class presentation

I will have an example here shortly.