Blog Project

Assignment: Weekly Physics Blog

Objective

Develop critical thinking and communication skills by engaging with recent developments in physics or analyzing foundational scientific research.

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Assignment Guidelines

1. Platform:
   Use WordPress.com to create and publish your blog posts. You can either use an existing account or create a new one for this assignment.

2. Content Options (Choose one per week):
   • Physics News: Summarize and reflect on significant physics-related news from the past week. Include:
     • The source of the news (e.g., journal articles, reputable science news outlets).
     • A brief summary of the topic (what happened, why it matters).
     • Your analysis of its implications for science, technology, or society.
   • Scientific Paper Analysis: Select a basic physics-related scientific paper. Discuss:
     • The paper’s main hypothesis, methods, and conclusions.
     • How it contributes to the field.
     • Questions or insights you have about the study.
3. Word Count:
   • Minimum 300 words per post.
   • Aim for clarity and conciseness.
4. Structure:
   • Title: Create an engaging title for each blog post.
   • Introduction: Introduce the topic or paper and explain its context.
   • Body: Provide your summary, analysis, and reflections.
   • Conclusion: Highlight key takeaways or pose questions for readers.

5. Visuals (Optional):
   Include at least one visual (e.g., an image, chart, or infographic) to enhance understanding and engagement. Ensure proper attribution for any external media.

6. Citations:
   Use hyperlinks or a reference list to credit your sources properly.

7. Submission:
   • Publish the blog on WordPress and share the link with the instructor via aaron@stjohn.edu.et.
   • Ensure the blog is public or that a guest link is provided for access.

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Evaluation Criteria

Criteria

Points

Details

Content Relevance	20	Blog covers a valid and timely physics news topic or paper analysis.
Depth of Analysis	30	Post demonstrates critical thinking and includes insights or reflections on the topic.
Clarity & Organization	20	Ideas are clearly presented and well-structured with logical flow.
Engagement & Creativity	10	Writing is engaging, and optional visuals enhance the post.
Grammar & Writing Quality	10	Free of major grammatical errors and meets the word count.
Proper Citation of Sources	10	All sources are appropriately cited.
Total	100

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Deadline

Weekly posts must be published by Friday of every week.

Note: Late submissions may incur a penalty of 20%.

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Encourage readers to share their thoughts by posing open-ended questions or adding a call-to-action at the end of your posts.