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The speaker introduces a novel that has been screen-recorded and uploaded, not as a PDF, to avoid copyright issues and prevent unauthorized downloading. The material is unpublished and partially blacked out to deter downloaders. The video itself is unlisted but can be accessed via a specific link.
The novel contains 31 chapters, with the 30th chapter concluding the main story and an important epilogue. The first four chapters are highly technical, focusing on sci-fi and physics, intended to make students appreciate physics beyond the classroom. The story is a 'Star Wars type' love story, infused with philosophical elements.
Students are required to submit their reflection on a long band paper (size 12 font, single-spaced, one-inch margins). The reflection should be authentic, written in English, Bisaya, or Tagalog, or a conversational mix. The instructor warns against using AI, stating it defeats the purpose of the assignment, and will lead to a zero score and potentially loss of bonus points.
The hard copy of the reflection is due on Monday (or Tuesday for Tuesday classes). A soft copy, named after the student's family name, must also be uploaded to a Google Drive folder per section. The soft copy should include a photo of the student with a reaction to the story. The assignment is worth 50 points, emphasizing the importance of a detailed, personalized reflection (more than one page for a perfect score). Cheating or using AI will result in a zero grade and potential banning from future bonuses, as the instructor can identify AI-generated content or disparate writing styles.
Students are encouraged to read the novel carefully, noting its use of literary techniques like repetition with modification. A quiz will be given based on the story to ensure students have read it themselves. The reflection should not be a summary of the plot but rather a personal reaction, analysis, or shared experience. The instructor stresses the importance of sincerity and personal effort in the reflection, promising a perfect score for genuine engagement, regardless of writing skill.
The video itself is unlisted, and the previously mentioned novel will be made public on the instructor's 'Metal Physicist' channel. The novel is approximately 2-3 hours of reading time, providing ample content for reflection. The instructor reiterates the strict stance against AI use for the assignment.