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Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need support to help me learn.

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Instructions

Here are the possible ways to get points (20 pts max):

1. Be the first to post about a local event that others could attend (2 pts)
2. Post your reflections on what you learned AND what you would like to know more about (4 pts per topic, 1 paragraph each, 12 points max)
3. Respond to others: Take an substantive effort at correcting or concurring and expanding on the information they learned or answering the question(s) they want to know more about – this will start the conversation for the class! (2 pts per substantive response, 6 points max.)

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Discussion Instructions

Note: Use any combination of the following to accumulate a maximum of 40 points throughout the term.

ORIGINAL POSTS

• 5 points: Post a link to an article, blog, seminar or youtube video on Climate Change that you find to be exceptional! Make sure to:
  • • Include an overview of the content that will make others want to also read/watch it,
  • Describe what aspect of this course’ lectures/labs/reading it addresses, and
  • UPLOAD a copy of this post to the Canvas Turnitin UPLOAD page immediately following this Discussion Board.

RESPONSES TO OTHERS

• 2 points: Short but thoughtful response to someone else’s post where it is clear that you read the article they posted (1 paragraph). For example:

• • I agree with you and also found the part where they said “xxx” super interesting.
  • I am not sure I agree with or understand the point where they said “xxx”.
  • Does anyone understand why the article says “xxx” or have any insights on xxx???
  • The article also seems to be related to “xxx” in this course….
• 5 points: Involved response to someone else’s post that includes an additional link(s) or reference(s)
• • Make sure to UPLOAD this to the Canvas Turnitin UPLOAD page immediately following this Discussion Board.
• “Liking” is also possible – so go ahead and “like” posts that you find interesting!

COMPREHENSIVE ORIGINAL POSTS OR RESPONSE TO OTHERS

• 10 points: Write an Comprehensive original post or response to someone else’s post that nails the entire issue. Make sure to:
• • Include at least 5 paragraphs:
    • Intro to the issue
    • A paragraph each for at least three references/Links from contrasting points of view, and
    • A summary of what you found
  • UPLOAD to the Canvas Turnitin UPLOAD page immediately following this Discussion Board.

Guidance

• Compose your post in a Word document and review the submission instructions below when you are ready to submit.
• Use your own words. All Discussion posts and Lab submissions must be written in your own words, even if you work through the course or lab material with someone else in the class. Also do not copy from subtitles.
• See Plagiarizing Definitions and Consequences (Start Here module) for more information.

Submission Instructions

Complete this assignment in Microsoft Word and submit you work in TWO ways:

1. Copy and Paste your post as a Reply to this Discussion Board – this will allow you to discuss your ideas with others in the class. Unfortunately, to prevent copying from others, we can only grade your first post and that post cannot be edited, so make sure your response is complete before you submit!

2. Also upload your Word document to Turnitin using the Canvas UPLOAD page immediately following this Discussion Board in the Weekly Module. This upload does not need to include your responses to others. Canvas submits your document to Turnitin for you, where a report will be generated that highlights any potential unoriginal text compared to documents available on the internet, many print journals, and the database of other papers submitted in this and previous

3 In today’s world, we are all constantly bombarded with a firehose of information through our phones and laptops. Some of this information is accurate but some is not accurate at all! How do we distinguish between “good” information and “bad” information, especially if we aren’t experts in that particular field? (Confession: We climate scientists also deal with this when it comes to non-climate related information)

For this extra credit assignment, you can play a game (available on smartphone or laptop) called “Cranky Uncle” and write a recap/review of the game.

Cranky Uncle uses cartoons and quizzes to help you practice identifying common misinformation tactics that are used to misinform the public. This will help you more quickly and effectively “call BS” when you read or hear incorrect information, not only with respect to climate change but also for other science-related issues. In today’s overwhelming information environment, that’s a really important skill to have!

Directions

Download the “Cranky Uncle” game through any of the three following means:

• iPhone: http://sks.to/crankyiphone (連結到外部網站。)
• Android: http://sks.to/crankyandroid (連結到外部網站。)
• Laptop: https://app.crankyuncle.info/ (連結到外部網站。)

Once you’ve opened up the game, enter in the group code “OSUSUS103” to access the game.

Then play the game! Go through each misinformation technique (fake experts, logical fallacies, etc.) and answer the quiz questions as you go. Play until you’ve acquired at least 500 “cranky points” (should take you no more than 30 min), then follow the submission directions below.

Note: the game should save your progress if you are using the same device, so you can log out of the game and log back in later and it’ll pick up where you left off.

Here’s a video walk-through of the game to help you navigate:

What to Submit

1. Proof of participation: Use the image icon at the top of the Reply Box to attach a screenshot of the game’s progress screen (see example below) that you played the game and received at least 500 cranky points. (Note: If you do not attach this screenshot, you will not receive any points for this assignment!

2. Write about and post your experience playing the “Cranky Uncle” game (200-400 words). Some examples of what you could write about include (but are not limited to): (max 15 pts – only given if you attach screenshot)

• How effective do you think the game was in helping you identify misinformation tactics when they are used in social media, conversations with friends/family, etc.?
• What aspects of the game made it effective or ineffective?
• To what extent was the game app interesting, engaging, or fun?
• Would you recommend this game to other students in the class and/or to future