New York Times Weekly Assignment
Objective:
During weeks 3 through 9, students are expected to turn in, at their recitation, one biologically-related article from the New York Times with a short summary (no more than a single, typed, double-spaced, page). These articles should be from the current or immediately previous week. Each of the first six will be worth 7 points, with the last one being worth 8 points to bring the total to 50 points.
Examples of acceptable topics might include:
- Health care issues (Cancer, AIDS, Stem Cells, etc.)
- Global Warming
- Natural Resources
- Agriculture
Examples of unacceptable topics might include:
- Astronomy
- Obituaries
- Book reviews
Students should turn in a hard-copy of the article (cut-out, print-out or photocopy) along with their summary. The summary should capture the content of the article in the student's own words, and may reflect the student's personal thoughts on the issue.
