Surface weather map analysis

Paper details:
After selecting a topic, but before you begin reading, ask yourself what you already know about the subject and try to imagine what you will find in the reading. As you read, create a brief outline with the main points, the key concepts and principles in the selection. Use this outline to construct a draft report. Once you have a relatively clear idea of what you want to say in your report, you may refer back to the source material for help filling in any missing details and clearing up any misunderstanding. Your report should be written in your own words; it should be your understanding and explanation of the material. You shouldn’t just “copy and paste” portions of the source text into your report.

Reports should be prepared on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Typed reports must be double spaced, use 11 pt font or larger, and must be equal to or less than one side of a page in length. Reports may be handwritten, but your writing must be legible and the one page limit will still apply (handwritten reports may be single spaced).

The one page limit will require that you condense, abridge, and even leave out material covered in the reference material. Try to identify and explain the main points, you don’t need to include every detail. In many cases a drawing or figure might be appropriate (and might save considerable written explanation). Your report will be graded on quality and clarity of writing, organization, and information content.