Mathematician+Paper


 * Mathematicians Paper **



**Objective:** To research a notable mathematician and discover his/her contributions to modern mathematics.
 * DUE: Friday, March 4, 2011 **


 * Requirements: **
 * Write a 2-3 page report (excluding title page and bibliography) on a famous mathematician.
 * Title Page must include the following elements:
 * Name of mathematician
 * Picture of the mathematician (if available)
 * Dates of birth and death of mathematician
 * Your name, period, and class (e.g. Joe Smith, Period 2, Pre-Calculus)
 * Report must include the following information:
 * Date and place of birth and death
 * Additional Biographical Information (education, teachers, mentors, etc)
 * Most significant contribution(s) to the field of mathematics
 * Relevance of contribution(s) to mathematics today. How does it influence what you are taught in your math classes?
 * Bibliography
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Cite all references using correct bibliographic format
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Wikipedia may NOT be used as a reference
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Format of the Paper
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Margins may not exceed one inch
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Font may not exceed Times New Roman 12
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Line Space should be double-spacing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Handing It In - The paper must be handed in using turnitin.com and a hard copy must be handed in.