Writing Assignment Rubric

	4	8	12	16	20
Spelling and Grammar	Paper contains numerous grammatical punctuation, and spelling errors		Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors		Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct
Writing Capturing Main Ideas	Main ideas are unclear	Main ideas unclear and/or not well developed.  Paragraphs are not related to information from “source”	Main ideas somewhat unclear and/or poorly developed.  Paragraphs are somewhat related to information from “source”	Main idea clear and develop.  Paragraph are related to information from “source”	Main idea very clear and well developed.  Paragraphs are clearly related to information from “source”
Reflection/Question	No reflection or question ask		Reflection (question) unrelated to article discussed or unclear.		Reflection (question) relates to article and/ or class discussion.
Sources	No source cited.		Sources cited but not in MLA format.		Sources cited in correct MLA format.
Conclusion	No conclusion	Conclusion vague and hard to understand based on supporting details	Conclusion not fully supported by evidence presented in paper	Good conclusion supported by evidence presented in paper	Sound conclusion based on the supporting evidence presented in the paper
On Time					Not submitted on time (-20)
Total Points						100

Writing Assignment

The writing assignment is for the face to face class (SCI 101-03) not the online class. 
For each science unit you will read a science article, in the area of physics, tehnology, engineering, chemistry, astronomy, aerospace science, or environmental science.  No politics or editorial article will be accepted.  The article must be current and relevant to physical science.  You will read and analysis the article and write a paragraph summarizing the article, including citation of the article.  The paragraph should 1) summarize the article and 2) draw connections to class dicussions or ask relevant questions pertaining to the science discussed in the article.  See blog post for due date.

Writing Assignment

The writing assignment is due January 26 by 11:59 pm.  See Blog post for a list of magazines available through the library.  

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Weekly Writing Assignment

Each week learners will read an article on science which will be in the area of physics, technology, engineering, chemistry, space, or environment. No politics or editorial article will be accepted. The article must be current and relevant to our physical science course. The learners will write a paragraph, summarizing the article. Include citation of the article; which newspaper, page number, who wrote it. The paragraph can be thought of as a briefing for the President on the science contained in the article, first summarize the article. Identify the discussion points of the article and then draw connections to class class discussions, your community, state or nation. Ask relevant question pertaining to the science presented in the article. Refer to the page Science Article on the website for the grading criteria.

List of library resources

The following journals and newspapers are available online through NSU's library

Nature
Discover
Science News
Time
Newsweek
New York Times. (Tuesday is Science Times)
Washington Post
Wall Street Journal
also look in the Daily Press