Science Fiction Research  /40 Points Name:   

 
Science Fiction Genre (Research various websites to fill in the blanks accordingly) 
  Science Fiction, due to my prior knowledge, is made up stories about 
Prior Knowledge about  science.  
Genre 
 

  Science Fiction is fiction based on imagined future scientific or 

Definition of Science  technological advances and major social or environmental changes, 
Fiction   frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets. 
 

  Setting in an Alternative World.  

Science Fiction  Non-human Characters.  
Characteristics  Allegory. ... 
  Science and Technology. ... 
Time Travel. ... 
Journey. ... 
Dystopia. ... 
Age of Reason. 
 

  Frankenstein…  
Science Fiction  The World of Wars…  
Examples  Fahrenheit 451… 
  The Time Machine…  

  Science Fiction Works began to help give readers a sense of science 

History of Science  through the work of fiction.  
Fiction Works 
 
 
Article One Advice (Find an article that provides advice to authors writing in this genre) 
 
Name of  The 3 Golden Rules Of Writing A Science Fiction Book by Robert Wood 
Article/Author 

  Don’t be afraid to try new things, and make sure your research is justified 
Summary of Article  and valid.  
 

  Know Your Thesis…  

Top Advice Given  Do Your Research…  
  Don’t be Afraid of The New…  

  I will use this advice by doing my research.  

Predict how you will 
use this advice or state 
why you will not use 
this advice 
   Yes, because it gives credible information and good examples.  
Can you trust this 
resource? Why or why 
not? 
 
Article Two Advice (Find an article that provides advice to authors writing in this genre) 
 
Name of  Eleven Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers With Incredible Advice For Aspiring 
Article/Author  Authors 
By SADIE TROMBETTA 

  Forget your habits, try new things, but stay true to you and your writing.  
Summary of Article 
 

  Rhythm…  
Top Advice Given  Forget your habits…  
  Apply Logic…  
Stay True…  
Finish What You Start…  

  I probably won’t use this advice because I like the writing habits I have.  
Predict how you will 
use this advice or state 
why you will not use 
this advice 

  Yes, this resource is credible and gives good advice.  

Can you trust this 
resource? Why or why 
not? 
 
 
Article Three Advice (Find an article that provides advice to authors writing in this genre) 
 
Name of  Writing Advice by James Van Pelt 
Article/Author 

  This article states to show the conflicts, don’t tell them, and to stay true to 
Summary of Article  the facts.  
 

  Show, Don’t Tell…  

Top Advice Given  Stay True…  
  Don’t Try to Resolve the Conflict 

  I didn’t like this article so I probably will not be using thee advice provided.  
Predict how you will 
use this advice or state 
why you will not use 
 this advice 

  Yes, because the advice is credible and comes from an author himself.  
Can you trust this 
resource? Why or why 
not? 
 
 
Article Four Advice (Find an article that provides advice to authors writing in this genre) 
 
Name of  Writing Tips: How To Create Immersive Worlds For Science Fiction And 
Article/Author  Fantasy by JoAnna Penn 

  Create a good foundation for your characters and use strong senses.  
Summary of Article 
 

  Start With the Classics…  

Top Advice Given  Create a Strong Sense of Place…  
  No Cliches…  
Make Dialogue Fit Your World…  

  I will use this advice by making my setting strong, and using good dialogue 
Predict how you will  between my characters.  
use this advice or state 
why you will not use 
this advice 

  Yes, it is credible because it comes from an author.  

Can you trust this 
resource? Why or why 
not? 
 
 
Compare and Contrast Articles 

All the articles state to stay true to your style of writing, but they all provide different ways 
of doing so.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
List of Sources Used 
 https://dailysciencefiction.com/science-fiction/disaster-apocalypse/.../writing-advice  
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/06/28/world-building-science-fiction-fantasy/ 
https://www.standoutbooks.com/3-golden-rules-writing-science-fiction-book/  
https://www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-science-fiction.html