UCSD Scientific Discovery of Twentieth Century Birth of Miracle Drug Newsletter

Students will create a document, which informs and enlightens readers on one of the most important Scientific discovery of 20th century.

(Word has numerous standard newsletter templates to assist you)

The newsletter shall include at least 6 sections about the following subjects:

1. Why you chose this event
2. Science behind the discovery
3. Describe the discovery
4. What are the consequences (positive and negative) of the discovery
5. Impact on humanity and environment
6. “my corner” “my side” “my thoughts”

Sections can be presented in different formats: i.e. pictures, a story, infographic, interview, article, informational, educational piece, article re-cap, quiz, history note, “did you know?” current event, local event, class, statistics, etc… You must present your sections using at least 4 different formats (you can’t use 6 articles, or 6 events, or 6 jokes, etc…)

Each newsletter shall include all the components outlined above and should be at least 3 pages plus the references page.

Feel free to be creative and have fun with the assignment. Include all references and citations on your reference page. (Failure to include any of these standards shall result in a reduction of points

• Use this rubric to self-evaluate your assignment:
• https://www.dropbox.com/s/t6rxocy410e5jve/RUBRIC-NEWSLETTER-PROJECT.pdf?dl=0 (Links to an external site.)

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Required Technical Elements:

1. Title(s) using display typefaces
2. Headlines
3. Sub-headlines
4. Columns – at least 2
5. Images (pictures, graphics, clip art) – at least 3
6. Typefaces limited to 3
7. Varying font sizes and styles
8. At least 2 pages