First Astronomy Writing Assignment
Write a 700- to 1,000-word paper for college students that have had a one- or two-
semester astronomy course. The paper should make an argument for or against the publication of Nicolaus Copernicus’ De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium as the beginning of the Scientific Revolution. Though clearly the beginning of the Copernican Revolution, some suggest that publication and his Commentariolus reflect motivations that are inconsistent with the Scientific Revolution; others, therefore, suggest publication of Galileo Galilei’s Discorsi E Dimonstrazioni Matematiche, intorno à due nuoue Sceinze or his Sidereus Nuncius are better candidates. In addition, you are encouraged to suggest your own date or publication or event for the beginning of the Scientific Revolution. Remember, in a college level paper you should never give an opinion without stating your reasoning. Additionally, you should never plagiarize! You are required to cite, at least, two sources other than your astronomy text and the entire paper should be written in MLA format. Obviously, the paper should also be written at the college level as described by College Writing Assignments: a synopsis of AAC&U’s rubric. Since this is your first writing assignment in Astronomy, relevant and credible
sources will be given, they are: A reliable translation of De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium:
http://ads.harvard.edu/books/1543droc.book/ A reliable translation of Commentariolus:
http://copernicus.torun.pl/en/archives/astronomical/1/?view=transkrypcja&lang =en A reliable translation of Discorsi E Dimonstrazioni Matematiche, intorno à due nuoue
Sceinze: http://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/753 A reliable translation of:
https://archive.org/details/Sidereusnuncius00Gali The above publications are excellent primary sources; however, you may need some
secondary or tertiary sources to derive some understanding of the Scientific Revolution and Copernican Revolution. Generally, secondary—and especially tertiary—sources are not acceptable for research but, such sources are good for gaining some understanding or context. Such secondary or tertiary resources are: any college level Western Civilization, European History, or History of Science
textbook or any book a college, history professor recommends.
Some sources in the TCC library are: A history of science in society : from philosophy to utility; Andrew Ede and Lesley B. Cormack Makers of western science : the works and words of 24 visionaries from Copernicus
to Watson and Crick ; Todd Timmons A Short History of Scientific Thought; John Henry
he genesis of science : how the Christian Middle Ages launched
the scientific revolution ; James Hannam Lost history : the enduring legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and artists; Michael
Hamilton Morgan Additionally, you may find some of the books in your astronomy syllabus to be
Use the order calculator below and get started! Contact our live support team for any assistance or inquiry.
[order_calculator]