diff --git a/docs/tutorials/index.md b/docs/tutorials/index.md index db7542b3..b493de20 100644 --- a/docs/tutorials/index.md +++ b/docs/tutorials/index.md @@ -4,4 +4,5 @@ my_tutorial.ipynb ADCP_data_tutorial.ipynb CTD_data_tutorial.ipynb +sciencecommunication_assignment.ipynb ``` diff --git a/docs/tutorials/sciencecommunication_assignment.ipynb b/docs/tutorials/sciencecommunication_assignment.ipynb new file mode 100644 index 00000000..29f090ad --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tutorials/sciencecommunication_assignment.ipynb @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ +{ + "cells": [ + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Science Communication Assignment\n", + "\n", + "_As used during the Dynamical Oceanography 2023/24 course at Utrecht University_" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "### Assignment description\n", + "\n", + "- You will write a popular scientific article about the virtual expedition. \n", + " - This is an individual assignment.\n", + " - The length of the article should be between 400 and 700 words. \n", + " - The audience of your science communication article are Physics BSc students.\n", + " - You need to include and refer to the findings/results of at least two scientific articles as background.\n", + "\n", + " - For examples of the style you could use, check out [this article](https://physicsworld.com/a/20000-pings-under-the-sea/) (although at almost 3,000 words that article is way longer than expected here), or [this article](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/expeditions/to-hades-and-back-exploring-the-deepest-part-of-the-ocean/).\n", + " - You are allowed to use Generative AI to create photos of the expedition (but only for photos; no other uses of Generative AI are allowed!) \n", + "- Submit a first draft of the article to Blackboard by 27 March 17:00. \n", + "- Every student will provide formative feedback for two other articles. Deadline is 2 April 17:00. This formative feedback will be graded and will count 25% of the mark for this assignment. \n", + "- You will incorporate the formative feedback where appropriate into a final version of the article and submit that as a pdf on Blackboard by 5 April.\n", + "- The articles will be graded by the lecturer and the Teaching Assistants\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "### Marking Rubric for the article\n", + "\n", + "|Rubric|What is extra?|Sufficient|What is missing?|\n", + "| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n", + "|Introduction to the region | | The physical oceanography of the region is clearly explained. | |\n", + "|Research motivation | | The motivation to do an expedition in this region is clearly articulated. | |\t\n", + "|Explanation of scientific papers | | The results of two scientific papers are described and incorporated in the text.| |\n", + "|Factual correctness | | The scientific claims and information presented are accurate and supported by evidence. | |\n", + "|Effect | | The goal/aim of the text is clear. The article contributes meaningfully to the reader's understanding of the topic. | |\n", + "|Use of visuals | | At least one visual (image, graph, or diagram) is present. It is used effectively to enhance understanding and engagement. | |\n", + "|Emotion/ personalization | | The text has a clear main character and includes reference to (personal) emotions. | |\n", + "|Narrative structure | | The narrative structure is such that readers are enticed to read to the end of the text. | |\n", + "|Suitability for the audience | | The text is understandable for the audience, while also not being too simplistic. | |\t\n", + "|Writing style | | The text is within the word limits, and has few spelling and grammatical errors. | |\n", + "\n", + "\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "### Marking Rubric for the peer feedback\n", + "\n", + "| Rubric | What is extra? | Sufficient | What is missing? |\n", + "| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n", + "| Constructive criticism | \t| The peer feedback includes some critical reflections, and these are constructively phrased| |\n", + "|Focused on the content\t| |\tThe peer feedback focuses on the writing, not the writer | |\n", + "Specific | |The peer feedback points to specific places where the draft can be improved\t | |\n", + "Prioritized comments | | The peer feedback is an ordered list with the most important comments at the top | |\n", + "Considerate and thoughtful | | The peer feedback is kind and does not jeopardize social safety (i.e. not ‘ad hominin’) | |\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [] + } + ], + "metadata": { + "language_info": { + "name": "python" + } + }, + "nbformat": 4, + "nbformat_minor": 2 +}