Basic Overview of your Math 1210 writing project(s)
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• The end result of the project will be a paper (probably 3-6 pages) that you will write.
• Project 1 may be completed either on your own or in groups of two students. Students working in a group only need to turn in one paper.
• Project 2 may be completed either on your own or in groups of two-three students. Students working in a group only need to turn in one paper.
• We will not spend any class time working on this.
• The format of each project is as follows.
  • You should imagine that you are a "mathematical contractor." (You are being hired to solve a problem using your mathematical knowledge.)
  • You are being hired by a fictitious person who needs your help.
  • This fictitious person will "send" you a letter explaining the problem.
  • Your job is to write a response (letter) explaining the solution to this person's problem.
• Your solution/response will likely be between 3 and 6 pages (typed), but that is not set in stone.
• Your solution should be written in a way that a struggling Calc I student would find it relatively easy to follow/understand.
• Although it is important that you "get the math right," the quality of your writing is also of the utmost importance.
• On the course homepage, you can find a link to a guide on how to write a good "mathematical paper." (courtesy of Annalisa Crannell)
• You can find many examples of actual student solutions using the link on our course homepage. (also courtesy of Annalisa Crannell)
• Your project will be graded according to the following criteria.
• Although we will spend no class time on this, you are welcome to ask me for help outside of class.