I.Purpose & Scope
1.1 What This Space Is For
- A public area for student writing and reflection.
- Not a news feed, not a marketing page, and not a bulletin board.
- Content is written and selected by students.
1.2 Editorial Principles
- Original thinking, clearly attributed.
- Constructive tone, even when critical.
- Respectful of people, cultures, and perspectives.
- Reviewed by the Student Editorial Group before publishing.
II.Structure of the Page
2.1 Header
- Section title: Student Space · Student Thought
- Short description of the section.
- Tag list of categories (see Part III).
2.2 Featured Thought
- One student piece highlighted at the top.
- Includes: title, author, grade, category, date.
- Roughly 150–250 words.
2.3 Thought List
- A vertical list of published pieces.
- Each entry shows title, author, category, and a one-line summary.
- Sorted by most recent first.
2.4 Submit Section
- Short instructions for students who want to contribute.
- Contact reference to the Student Editorial Group.
2.5 Archive
- By year and category.
- Simple text list, no images required.
III.Categories
- Reflection — personal learning and growth.
- Response — reactions to a text, event, or idea.
- Observation — noticing something in daily life.
- Argument — a defended opinion on a real question.
- Creative — short fiction, poetry, or narrative nonfiction.
- Language — writing in Chinese, English, Korean, or another language.
IV.Writing Guidelines
4.1 Length
- Short Thought: 200–400 words.
- Standard Thought: 400–800 words.
- Extended Thought: 800–1200 words.
4.2 Form
- Title, author name, grade, and category at the top.
- Clear opening, body, and closing.
- Paragraphs of 3–5 sentences.
4.3 Content
- Say something the writer actually thinks.
- Support claims with reasons or examples.
- Avoid sweeping generalizations.
- Cite sources when quoting or paraphrasing.
4.4 Language
- English, Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), or Korean accepted.
- One language per piece, unless bilingual by design.
V.Editorial Process
5.1 Submission
- Submit by email or through a form, as announced.
- Include a title, category, and a short summary.
5.2 Review
- Read by at least two members of the Student Editorial Group.
- Feedback provided on clarity, structure, and accuracy.
- Revision may be requested before publication.
5.3 Publication
- Accepted pieces appear in the Thought List.
- One piece may be featured at the top of the section.
5.4 Removal
- A writer may request removal of their own piece.
- Pieces are removed if they violate the editorial principles.
VI.Roles
- Student Writer — submits and revises work.
- Student Editor — reviews, gives feedback, and formats accepted pieces.
- Faculty Advisor — supports process and reviews concerns.
- Section Coordinator — maintains the list, archive, and schedule.
VII.Tags Used on This Page
Reflection
Response
Observation
Argument
Creative
Language
Grade 6–9
Bilingual
