Georgia Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks Paper
Write an explainer like the ones on Vox about a specific scientific idea or process related to your major story. (If you can’t find something related to your major story, it is ok to choose another topic for this assignment).
For example, if you were writing about obsessive-compulsive disorder, you could write an explainer on OCD itself, or on a treatment for OCD like cognitive behavioral therapy.
If you were writing about global warming, you could have an explainer on sea-level rise.
For more information on writing explainers see pages 27-28 in A Field Guide For Science Writers and this PowerPoint.
Approximately 800 words.
Here are some good examples of Vox articles clearly explaining scientific and technological concepts to the public:
https://www.vox.com/2018/7/23/17594864/crispr-cas9-gene-editing (Links to an external site.)
Rubric
Explainer
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear LanguageJargon used sparingly. Most sentences have characters as subjects that perform actions. |
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15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVivid LanguageMetaphors, analogies or vivid, colorful language used to capture reader’s attention. |
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25.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation Understandable to General Audience |
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25.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, PunctuationFew grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExamples UsedSpecific examples used to explain concept clearly. |
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15.0 pts |
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Total Points: 100.0 |
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