Checkpoint 5: Paper draft
Due Monday Nov 18 at noon
Objective:
The goal of this checkpoint is to transform your revised outline into a full draft of your News & Views article. This is a shorter assignment as you are building directly from your outline, turning it into coherent prose while adhering to the structure and style you’ve developed.
Tasks:
Turn Your Outline into Prose:
Using the detailed outline you created and revised in the previous checkpoints, write the first draft of your News & Views article. Follow the same structure—Introduction, Summary of Key Findings, Broader Implications, and Conclusion—while developing your ideas fully into sentences and paragraphs.Keep the Sample in Mind for Length:
Refer back to the sample News & Views article provided earlier in the semester to ensure your draft follows a similar length and format. Remember that News & Views articles are concise, so aim for clarity and depth without going overboard in length.Maintain the News & Views Style:
As you write, keep your audience in mind—a general, non-specialist reader. Focus on keeping your language clear, engaging, and accessible, while maintaining scientific accuracy and highlighting the significance of the research.
#Submission and Evaluation:
Submission: Submit your first draft in PDF format. Ensure that your article is well-organized, follows the structure of your outline, and adheres to the length and style of a typical News & Views article.
Evaluation: Your draft will be evaluated based on how effectively you turned your outline into a full article. The focus will be on the clarity of your writing, how well you explain the key findings and implications, and whether the draft follows the News & Views style and format.