E-News+Instructions

= E-News Instructions =

TO SUBMIT AN E-NEWS ON THE WIKI:

 * Select the E-News link for the week under "Assignment Links" on the E-News page.
 * Go to the “Discussion” tab on the top of the specific E-News page.
 * Click on “+New Post.”
 * Place the **title of the news article** y ou are summarizing in the ** “Subject” line. **
 * In the ** “Message” box **, write **“SOURCE:”** a nd t hen name the source of your news item.
 * If it is a website, write the **complete web address** (URL). If it is a newspaper or magazine article, write the name of the newspaper or magazine. If it is your Uncle Paul, write “Uncle Paul.”
 * Next, write** “SUMMARY:” ** and type out your summary. It should be //one paragraph (3-5 sentences)// in length and include the most important aspects of the article you read. **THIS IS TO BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS.**
 * Then, write **“REFLECTION:”** and write a //one paragraph (3-5 sentences)// reflection on the news item. This is where you consider the positives and negatives in the article and the consequences it has on the environment. You may have a personal tie to this article, so write about how it affects you, your community, or the world.
 * FINALLY, read through your submission, **check for spelling errors**, and click the “Post” button.

TO COMMENT ON E-NEWS ON THE WIKI:

 * Read the titles of the E-News submissions and choose one to comment on.
 * Click on the title you are interested in reading and then post your response in the “REPLY” section.
 * Comments should be ** at least THREE sentences **in length.
 * Can comment on E-News submission or another student's comment.
 * Comments should be ** respectful **, meaning that they do not personally attack the author and they are thoughtful statements related to the content of the article. You may choose to ** agree or disagree **with the author’s reflection, but do so ** respectfully **.
 * When you are done writing your comment, click “POST” and through the magic of the Internet, will appear on the screen.