need to include a bibliography regarding where you found the information.

You will need to include at least two sources of information, and remember that plagiarizing is not only immoral, but also illegal. Use your own words please.

Things to include in your project: The person (A) and W h y you think this occurs (B) A. Famous Women and Minorities in Science: You will need to search for information on a particular woman or minority member who has become l<xiown for their contribution to science. You may use the traditional encyclopedia, newspapers, magazines, and/or the Internet. When you search the Internet for this topic, I would recommend that you have your search engine look for "Minorities in Science". You should get several hits. Two that I found useful were the following: www.princeton.edu (you will have to type in what to search for) andwww.distinguishedwomen.com and you can probably find more than that. What I am looking for is the following information: name, nationahty, birth (and death) date, details about their lives and their struggle to be recognized, and what they are known for in the area of science. I would like you to summarize what you can find about this person, including the above information, into a one-page report. You do not have to get too technical about their science, but a summary wiU do just fine. You might Ust some of their publications, the university associations, etc...

B. Why Women and Minorities are Under-Represented in Science; You w i l l again need to search out information, only this time you w i l l research the question regarding the relatively low numbers of women and minorities involved professionally in science. You might include information about how interest among girls and minorities seems to wane during the Middle School Years. You might include information regarding prejudices against women and minorities in the science classrooms and/or among universities seeking qualified applicants. These are just some thoughts that I know about this topic. Please present your information in a few sHdes. Things to include: 1. your project has a beginning, middle, and end. 2. stays on the topic. 3. flows smoothly from one idea to another. 4. includes details and examples. 5. includes correct grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. 6. contains at least 7 slides that are interesting to look at, have appropriately sized font, and graphics that are relevant to your needs.

CATEGORY Content' Accuracy

(12'15 P O I N T S )

3 ( 9 - 1 1 POINTS)
Most of the content is {accurate but there is one ! piece of information that 1 might be inaccurate.

2 ( 5 - 8 POINTS)
The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.

1(0-4 POINTS)
i Content is typically s confusing or i contains more than i one factual error.

i All content throughout : the presentation is : accurate. There are no factual errors.

Sequencing of Information

Information is organized m a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place.

Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information seems out of place.

J There is no clear i-plan for the ; organization of J information,

Originality

I Presentation shows j considerable originahty and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented i n a unique and interesting way.

Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.

Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards.

J Presentation is a 1 rehash of other \s ideas i and/or graphics and i shows very little 1 attempt at original (thought. Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.

Spelling and Grammar

Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

s Presentation has 1-2 j misspellings, but no (grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.

\r of Slides

j 7 or more

5-6

3-4

fewer than 3

Background a n d General Appearance

Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic.

Background does not Background does not detract from text or other i detract from text or other graphics. Choice of (graphics, background is consistent from card to card.

Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.

i Sources C i t e d

The authors and iiUustrator(s) are given j credit somewhere in the ) presentation.

A combination of handdrawn and stock graphics are used. Sources are documented in the presentation for all images.

Some graphics are from ; sources that clearly state i that non-commercial use : is allowed without written permission. Sources are documented in the presentation for all \"borrovved\ images.

Some graphics are borrowed from sites that do not have copyright statements or do not state that noncommercial use is allowed, OR sources are not documented for all images.

Total points: 105 Your self evaluation score