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Please read this whole assignment before beginning. Write a report about an astronomer, astronaut, or rocket engineer. Many of these folks may go by different titles, such as . That’s okay, you can tell by what they study. Your report should be on someone studying or working on something space-related. Please read the attached rubric so you know how the paper will be graded. You will also be reviewing two classmates’ papers, grading them according to the rubric, and giving suggestions as to what to change and what you found most interesting. Upload a file, or choose a file you’ve already uploaded.File: Add Another FileClick here to find a file you’ve already uploaded Cancel Submit Assignment Short Essay Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFactual accuracyThis is simply about whether the facts in your paper are correct. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic coverageDo you cover the topic adequately in a paper of the specified length? 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChoice of reference material”Science magazine” articles

of reasonable length. Books other than our text or introductory astronomy texts. Good references from the internet. (Be warned, I’m very picky about what constitutes a “good” internet reference. Wikipedia does NOT count, though it can be a starting place to give you ideas of search terms or by using the “References” section at the bottom of a Wikipedia page.) 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationsCitations are like a bibliography. You can learn how to do citations or write a bibliography here: londonessays.com or here: londonessays.com 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritingI don’t put much weight on your English writing skill because this is not a writing class. That said, I need to be able to understand what you’ve written, and I will deduct a few points for errors. Length must also be appropriate to the assignment. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubject (astronomer) is a minority 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAt least one source validated through the Evaluate Sources form 5.0 pts Total Points: 50.0