Honors Earth System Science                              Name ______________________________
Science Article Summary                            Date (circle one):   11/9,    12/7,    1/11,  1/25
Weekly science article summaries are due during class on Friday every other week.

An article summary is a thoughtful account of a science article from a newspaper, magazine,
or the web.  The length should be minimum 1.5 typed pages,  double spaced.

Criteria
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Bibliographical information is complete & in proper format.
         Tells author (s) of the article, article title, source, and date






The Purpose of the article is identified
For example:  A report on science research report, news story, an explanation, a warning, persuasive essay,  or presents an argument, instructional, how to do something, or is it for entertainment?






The Summary of the article content is accurate







The student clearly shows connections to class work this year

 
 
 
 
 
 
At least one Writer's Strategy is identified
For example, did the author use definitions, illustrations , examples, classification
comparison and contrast, analysis, describes a process,  narration
or cause/effect analysis? 






What is the author's attitude/opinion about this story?  For example is the author critical? enthusiastic?  bored? in agreement? disagreeing?  What does the author believe about the topic?






Evaluation of the Article's Effectiveness is thoughtful and uses a quote to support your point.  Is the article accurate? Clear? Organized? Factual? Logical?   Objective? Confrontational?  Exaggeration?






Includes Your Reaction and your reasons.      Pick one or two:
Did you learn something? Did you find it interesting? Do you believe it?
Were you surprised?  Did you discuss it with friends?






Grammar and spelling are correct. Vocabulary is carefully selected, varied and appropriately used.






Format and length guidelines were followed
(1.5 pages, double spaced)






Article was submitted on time.