Explain the causes, limitations, and effects of vibrations and waves in the environment, and relate the properties of sound to the perception of sounds/2.. Analyze the properties of electricity and magnetism, and explain how these properties are connected to the theories and laws that describe them./3. Observe and identify reflection, refraction, interference, and other properties of light./4. Describe and explain some theories in modern physics.
Complete a research paper not to exceed six pages in length (double-spaced with font size 12) on any topic 1-4 below. Minimum number of pages required is five pages (includes Cover page and Bibliography). Use at least three different sources in your research. Grading of the project will be based on your thoroughness of the analysis of the topical coverage, readability, and demonstration of your ability to summarize the topic. This research paper must be submitted in Microsoft Word format .
1. Explain the causes, limitations, and effects of vibrations and waves in the environment, and relate the properties of sound to the perception of sounds.

2.. Analyze the properties of electricity and magnetism, and explain how these properties are connected to the theories and laws that describe them.

3. Observe and identify reflection, refraction, interference, and other properties of light.

4. Describe and explain some theories in modern physics.

Research Paper
Research Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
The assignment is grammatically correct.
Excellent – No misspelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are evident.
10 pts
Good – A few words are either misused or misspelled. A few grammar and punctuation mistakes have been found
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – Numerous grammatical mistakes are made. These may include spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure mistakes.
5 pts
10 pts
The assignment content is appropriate to the course textbook level (Conceptual Physics, 11th Edition by Paul Hewitt)
Excellent – The content is appropriate to the course textbook level. Writing is crisp, clear, easy to read and succinct.
10 pts
Good – The content appears to be somewhat appropriate to the course textbook level. Meaning of the content is sometimes hidden.
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – The material is either above, or below, the level of the textbook. The material is not appropriate to the course textbook level.
5 pts
10 pts
Use of Graphics in the Assignment
Excellent – Graphics are very appropriate. They lend additional information without detracting from the message.
10 pts
Good – Some minor confusion as to the message exists because of the graphics. Relation is artificial and somewhat strained.
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – There are no graphics or the graphics appear to have no relation to the assignment
5 pts
10 pts
References
Excellent – All references in the assignment are appropriate.
10 pts
Good – Most references are fine, but there are a few unreliable sources.
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – There are no references or numerous problems in the references in that many of the references are either out of date or irrelevant.
5 pts
10 pts
Critical Thinking
Excellent – The assignment demonstrated critical thinking skills.
20 pts
Good – The assignment demonstrated some higher-level thinking.
16 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – The assignment is superficial, or only required a minimum of thinking.
10 pts
20 pts
Summarization of Subject Matter
Excellent – The assignment clearly summarized most of the key concepts in the subject matter
20 pts
Good – The assignment summarized only some of the key concepts in the subject matter.
16 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – The assignment did not summarize the subject matter
10 pts
20 pts
Topical Coverage
Excellent – The assignment demonstrated abundant coverage of the subject matter
10 pts
Good – The assignment demonstrated some coverage of the subject matter.
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – The assignment demonstrated little or no coverage of the subject matter.
5 pts
10 pts
Assignment is turned in on time
Excellent – Assignment was submitted on time.
10 pts
Good – Assignment was submitted up to two weeks late.
8 pts
Incomplete/Unacceptable – Assignment was submitted more than two weeks late.
5 pts
10 pts