Discussion Post: Science in the News
Now that you have been learning about science, you may have noticed news articles or online videos on various scientific topics. Science is all around you.
Select a news article on a scientific discovery or achievement. This could be the discovery of a new planet or star, a new medical treatment, new findings concerning climate change, or countless other possibilities. If you are not sure where to find a news article, try looking on the home page of a favorite news source, or use a search engine to look for a specific topic of interest. After selecting a news article and reading it carefully, complete the following:
a) Provide a brief summary of the article. What interested you about the topic?
b) Do you agree or support the discovery or activity presented in your article? Why or why not?
c) Did the author provide references and supporting facts in this article, or were you expected to just accept the findings without support?
d) When reading about science, how important do you feel sources and references are in accepting the findings that are presented?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.