In Modules 10, 11, and 12 (read ahead), you learn about many fundamental laws of optics and lens laws. Use this knowledge and outside research to explain the physics of vision correction. Then, you will write a 4 page paper describing the laws and their relevance, as well as at least three applications of physics in vision correction. Your description of what the law means should be in depth, and you should describe each of the applications in depth as well.
Your paper should include a title page and reference list, but neither of those counts as part of the page requirement. References should be in APA format, in-text references within the paper and then the full reference given in the list of references at the end. Please note that sources such as Wikipedia should not be used in this paper; only scholarly sources should be used. There should be at least 5 references. You may include pictures/images, but they will not count toward the required number of pages. The paper should be written in a scientific style (3rd person, formal). This is not an opinion paper, but a scientific summary and report. Written communication is an important scientific skill; this paper is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to think critically and present ideas in a clear and logical fashion.
Rubric- Assignment
Rubric- Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Assignment ideas are stated clearly and easy to understand. The paper is well organized and has a fully developed thesis statement.
20 pts
Exemplary- Ideas are stated clearly and easy to understand The paper is well organized and has a fully developed thesis statement..
15 pts
Proficient- Ideas are stated clearly and easy to understand with minimal distractions. The paper has some organization, but the thesis statement is weak; or the paper has a fully developed thesis statement but lacks organization.
8 pts
Basic- Writing needs improvement. Ideas were hard to follow and there was no general flow of the topic. There is no thesis statement, or only a weak thesis statement.
0 pts
No-Submission- The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components outlined in the topic.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome The chosen law is described in depth; the description demonstrates a solid understanding of both the meaning and practical significance of the law described.
30 pts
Exemplary- The chosen law is described in depth; the description demonstrates a solid understanding of both the meaning and practical significance of the law described.
20 pts
Proficient- The chosen law is described, but more depth is needed. The description reflects only a surface understanding of the meaning and/or practical significance of the chosen law.
10 pts
Basic- The chosen law is stated but not described, or the description is not correct.
0 pts
No-Submission- The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components outlined in the topic.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Three modern applications are identified and described in depth.
30 pts
Exemplary- Three modern applications are identified and described in depth.
20 pts
Proficient- Three modern applications are identified and described, but the description is not in depth.
10 pts
Basic- Fewer than three modern applications are identified, or three applications are identified but there is no description.
0 pts
No-Submission- The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components outlined in the topic.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Comfortable command of the language, makes precise word choices, and shows few – if any -errors in usage or mechanics. The paper is written entirely in 3rd person.
10 pts
Exemplary- Comfortable command of the language, makes precise word choices, and shows few – if any -errors in usage or mechanics. The paper is written entirely in 3rd person.
5 pts
Proficient- Word choices are precise, though there are some errors in usage or mechanics, few are signicant. There are only one or two instances of 1st or 2nd person usage in the paper.
3 pts
Basic- The essay uses standard diction and appropriate word choices, but there may be a pattern of minor errors accompanied by a few signicant errors in usage or mechanics, or the paper is not written in 3rd person.
0 pts
No-Submission- The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components outlined in the topic.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References are correctly included in APA format.
10 pts
Exemplary – References are correctly included in APA format.
5 pts
Proficient – References are included, but are not formatted correctly.
0 pts
No references are used in the paper.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
