To help you become more involved in the world of science…
You are assigned two writing assignments to complete this semester. For each testing
section, you need to find a current topic in the news that relates to what we are
discussing in class. Then, you will to write a 2 page of analysis on your article, 5-
paragraph form. In the essay, be sure you address the topic, the name of the
researcher or research group and where the research was conducted. You should
explain what the research is, what benefit it has to the world, how it relates to the course
material (a sentence that starts with ‘this relates to class’ is good) and why the research
is important. See essay grading rubric below for specifics on what is required of you.
Due the week before your lecture exam.
Here’s how to start:
I recommend using www.sciencedaily.com (Links to an external site.) and check out
what’s new in the news.
Find a current topic in the news that relates to what we are discussing in class.
Write about 2 page of analysis on your article following the chart below using 5-
paragraph form:
Introductory paragraph
Catches the reader’s interest
Gives brief background on your topic
Begins or ends with the thesis statement
Body (paragraphs 2, 3, & 4)
Develops, expands, and/or supports the thesis statement
Includes a topic sentence for each paragraph
Includes supporting details that reinforce the topic sentence.
Make sure you explain how it relates to class
i..“This relates to class because…”
Concluding paragraph
Restates the thesis or sums up the argument.
Tells the reader what you think is important to remember
Never introduce new information in the conclusion
** These are due the week before the lecture e-x-a-m, yet you can turn it in any time
before then.
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