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Science Article Analysis Assignment
Find a current Science News article from the newspaper or online. There must be an author listed. If there
is not an author, select another article. A copy of the original article must be attached for a grade. The
article analysis is due twice a month (see your class period’s posted schedule). Use the following format to
set up your analysis following proper science heading on loose leaf paper.
Article Information: (worth 20 pts)
Title of Article: __________________________________________________
Author(s): ______________________________________________________
Source: ________________________________________________________
Date of Article: ___________________________________________________
Summary: (worth 30 pts)
Write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the article. Use complete sentences and your own words. Each
paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long. Remember to include the “who, what, where, when, why, and
how” of the article.
Vocabulary Words: (worth 20 pts)
You may use the online dictionary: http://www.dictionary.com/
Select 3 new science or technology vocabulary (or words that are new or challenging to you). Write the
word, its part of speech, syllabication, and then the definition of the word as it is used in the article. For
example:
Newspaper - (noun) - news * pa * per - A publication usually issued daily or weekly containing current
news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising.
Evaluation: (worth 30 pts)
In 5-8 complete sentences, explain why you selected this article. What is your opinion of the article (did you
agree or disagree with what was written) and why? Is there anything you want to add about this article? Etc...
Total Points Earned:
__________ out of 100 points (See grading rubric for further details)
Science Article Analysis Assignment
Find a current Science News article from the newspaper or online. There must be an author listed. If there
is not an author, select another article. A copy of the original article must be attached for a grade. The
article analysis is due twice a month (see your class period’s posted schedule). Use the following format to
set up your analysis following proper science heading on loose leaf paper.
Article Information: (worth 20 pts)
Title of Article: __________________________________________________
Author(s): ______________________________________________________
Source: ________________________________________________________
Date of Article: ___________________________________________________
Summary: (worth 30 pts)
Write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the article. Use complete sentences and your own words. Each
paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long. Remember to include the “who, what, where, when, why, and
how” of the article.
Vocabulary Words: (worth 20 pts)
You may use the online dictionary: http://www.dictionary.com/
Select 3 new science or technology vocabulary (or words that are new or challenging to you). Write the
word, its part of speech, syllabication, and then the definition of the word as it is used in the article. For
example:
Newspaper - (noun) - news * pa * per - A publication usually issued daily or weekly containing current
news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising.
Evaluation: (worth 30 pts)
In 5-8 complete sentences, explain why you selected this article. What is your opinion of the article (did you
agree or disagree with what was written) and why? Is there anything you want to add about this article? Etc...
Total Points Earned:
__________ out of 100 points (See grading rubric for further details)