Class Work
First: Let's finish the presentations. Please come to my desk to determine the order.
Audience, please continue taking notes. These will be collected once all of the presentations are finished.
This was the homework. It is now time to start your own essay on the topic. This will be a problem/solution essay.Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action
The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)
Open the outline.
Working with the other person in the room who shares your number, talk through your outline. This will help you write the essay. (You will need to move to each other's computers!)
For homework, write the draft of your essay. Bring a paper copy to class on Wednesday.
Sample problem/solution essay:
"Evening the Odds" (Fishing!)
Tips:
http://www.webspirationpro.com/studytips/problem-solution-drafting
Notes on writing a problem/solution essay:
Monday, March 9, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
March 4, 2014 - Wednesday
Class Work
1.Take the first 10 minutes of class to join with the other members of your group to review the PowerPoint one more time.
2. Be sure that you EACH know what you are going to share in your part of the presentation.
3. Make sure that ONE member of your group has submitted the PowerPoint. Review the title slide to be sure that your name appears.
4. In your "submit" spot on CANVAS, simple note the name of the person in your group who submitted the work.
Reminders:
Homework
It is now time to start your own essay on the topic. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action
The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)
1.Take the first 10 minutes of class to join with the other members of your group to review the PowerPoint one more time.
2. Be sure that you EACH know what you are going to share in your part of the presentation.
3. Make sure that ONE member of your group has submitted the PowerPoint. Review the title slide to be sure that your name appears.
4. In your "submit" spot on CANVAS, simple note the name of the person in your group who submitted the work.
Reminders:
- You are responsible for your section of the presentation.
- All members of the group need to go to the "front" of the room.
- Stand when it is your turn to present.
- Speak clearly. Do not just read to us from the slides! Talk to us. You are the expert on your section.
- All questions should be saved until the end of the presentation.
- Take notes by completing a KWL chart.
- What do you already know about the topic?
- What did you learn from the presentation?
- What do you still want to learn?
- Pay attention. Close all computers. Silence all phones.
- Submit the KWL notes at the end of all presentations.
Homework
It is now time to start your own essay on the topic. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action
The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)
Monday, March 2, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2014
Class Work
1. Return to your groups.
Your PowerPoint:
Do not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck&list=RDMjcO2ExtHso&index=3
Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf_gutmvjo
Let's look at your presentations right now.
Presentation skills - to do or not to do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg
Presentations will be given on Wednesday. YOU are responsible for presenting your segment.
Homework
It is now time to start your own essay. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action
The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)
1. Return to your groups.
- Share the new information you found. What else should be added to your group's presentation?
- Share the interviews. Select one person from your group to share the interview with the class.
Your PowerPoint:
Do not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck&list=RDMjcO2ExtHso&index=3
Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf_gutmvjo
Let's look at your presentations right now.
- One person in your group needs to call up the presentation.
- Now, each group will move clock-wise and look at that group's presentation on the computer.
- Use the check-list, note how the group is doing so far.
- Return to your table. Review the notes. Revise your presentation as needed.
Presentation skills - to do or not to do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg
Presentations will be given on Wednesday. YOU are responsible for presenting your segment.
Homework
It is now time to start your own essay. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action
The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015 - Wednesday
Class Work
This is where we left off on Monday:
New project - You will be working with up to five other classmates. You must select a topic to research. Consider yourself health reporters. You have been hired by a local interest group who wants to get the word out about the topic in order to warn and/or help others.
Return to your group. Each group will complete the task chart noting individual assignments. Here is the sign-up sheet for your reference:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/shelisrael/2012/04/14/8-tips-on-conducting-great-interviews/
Creating good interview questions:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/559/06/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/559/04/
Homework:
1. Create seven to ten quality interview questions and conduct and interview with an expert on your topic, an interested party, or someone who has personal experience with your topic. You may conduct the interview in person, by phone, via e-mail, on Facebook, via text messages, etc. Post your questions and the answers in CANVAS by Monday.
Introduce the interviewee. Be sure to ask permission to use the name of the individual.
2. Continue to conduct research on the topic. See if there is anything new. This time, go out on the world wide web! Keep track of your sources. Look for a video or current news story . Watch, listen, take notes. Also, see if you can find a story, poem, play, movie or book that features your topic. A general search is also fine. Just be sure that you are looking at reliable information from a reliable source. Do NOT include information from Wikipedia. Post in CANVAS. The URL is acceptable for now along with your notes. (5 new sources required - 25 points)
This is where we left off on Monday:
New project - You will be working with up to five other classmates. You must select a topic to research. Consider yourself health reporters. You have been hired by a local interest group who wants to get the word out about the topic in order to warn and/or help others.
1. Select a topic
- Immunizations (Measles is the headliner right now, but other diseases could be studied.)
- Weight issues - diabetes is one problem related to this - there are others. Your group will need to focus your study.
- The Internet and health - has the Internet improved our health?
- Food - Healthy Eating . . . (Vegetarian/Vegan might fall in this category)
- Other topics to consider . . .
- Exercise
- Electronic health gadgets - help or hindrance?
- Eating disorders
- Natural Cures/medicine
- Diets (Pick one!- Caveman, Grapefruit, Gluten Free, etc. - or compare a couple)
- Your choice . . . let's expand the list as a class.
2. Topics are listed on the boards. Decide which topic is of interest to you. Sign your name under the topic. You are about to become an expert!
3. Your group will be conducting research in preparation for your upcoming presentation and documented paper that will be presented to the class. Your research must be documented and must come from a variety of reliable sources.
- If you are not already familiar with the resources at the EMCC library, this is a wonderful time to get acquainted. (yellow handout)
- Your research will include:
- Internet sources
- Magazine and/or newspaper articles
- Sources outside of the Internet - although databases and ebooks from the EMCC on-line library will count
- Interview (Due Monday)
- Video/news cast (Check local and national news sites along with the EMCC library page.)
- art/music/story/poem (Due Monday)
Return to your group. Each group will complete the task chart noting individual assignments. Here is the sign-up sheet for your reference:
Health Issues – Problems and Solutions
Topic: _________________________________________________________
You have been hired by a local interest group who wants to
get the word out about the topic in order to warn, encourage, or help others.
Your task is to research your topic and locate information. Divide the work.
You are personally responsible for the creation of your section of the
presentation. However, you should also share useful information with the others
in your group. You will be preparing a
PowerPoint presentation. Each section will
be from 2-5 slides. In addition, you will create a notes page for each slide
that provides complete information. (More on this later – think of it as a mini
essay.)
Slide 1: Include the title and the names of all group
members.
Section I: __________________________________
Describe/ define the topic.
What is it? Why is it of interest? Why is it important? Why should the
public know about this topic? Who needs to know your information? Quote
experts.
Section II:
_________________________________________________
What is the history of the topic? Where did it begin? What
caused it to become an issue/item today? Quote experts.
Section III: _________________________________
What are the dangers associated with the topic? What are the
risks? Be specific. Charts and graphs are useful here. Numbers really do talk! What
are the parts of the problem? Quote experts.
Section IV: __________________________________
What are the advantages associated with the topic? What will
society gain? What will individuals gain? Will life improve? Quote experts.
What does the future hold?
Section V: __________________________________
What are the solutions? Now, call the audience to action. As
a result of reading/hearing your report, what do you want people to do? Give
clear steps. Why should they do the things you suggest? Keep in mind that
solutions need to be do-able in terms of time and money. Why are the actions
you suggest beneficial?
Part VI: (All)
Provide information from your interviews. This information
may be woven into the overall presentation, or it may be a stand-alone section
compiled by one individual. Group size will determine this.
Last slide(s): Works Cited in MLA format
How to conduct an interview: http://www.forbes.com/sites/shelisrael/2012/04/14/8-tips-on-conducting-great-interviews/
Creating good interview questions:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/559/06/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/559/04/
Homework:
1. Create seven to ten quality interview questions and conduct and interview with an expert on your topic, an interested party, or someone who has personal experience with your topic. You may conduct the interview in person, by phone, via e-mail, on Facebook, via text messages, etc. Post your questions and the answers in CANVAS by Monday.
Introduce the interviewee. Be sure to ask permission to use the name of the individual.
2. Continue to conduct research on the topic. See if there is anything new. This time, go out on the world wide web! Keep track of your sources. Look for a video or current news story . Watch, listen, take notes. Also, see if you can find a story, poem, play, movie or book that features your topic. A general search is also fine. Just be sure that you are looking at reliable information from a reliable source. Do NOT include information from Wikipedia. Post in CANVAS. The URL is acceptable for now along with your notes. (5 new sources required - 25 points)
Monday, February 23, 2015
February 23, 2015 - Monday
Class Work
Notes from Wednesday - no class was held. What questions do you have?
If you are not assigned any papers to edit, please note that in your reflection as well. Sometimes CANVAS does not assign editing. I am not sure why, but I do know that it happens. That is not your fault. You will not have any points deducted from your grade. Feel free to work on revising your essay. It is due on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. A space will not be available in CANVAS until Monday, February 23, 2015. I want to go over the guidelines for MLA documentation one more time before you post the final copy.
In addition to the peer editing activity on CANVAS, read/view the five of following items. One is a video news cast. One is a poem. The rest are articles. This is in preparation for our next unit.
For the five items you select, complete the following:
Health - It's In the News
A. Measles - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate - what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Sample: https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrTcYJ2ZOtUEgoACliJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTIydW5zMHZtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAMzYjBjM2FiZDVkMTBkMDhjZDAyMTU5NDE5NGI1OGJiNARncG9zAzIEaXQDYmluZw--?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3DMla%2BAnnotated%2BBibliography%2BExample%26fr%3Dytff1-yff25%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D2&w=1275&h=1650&imgurl=img.docstoccdn.com%2Fthumb%2Forig%2F15487106.png&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docstoc.com%2Fdocs%2F15487106%2FMLA-Annotated-Bibliography-_Orlov_&size=110.4KB&name=%3Cb%3EMLA%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EAnnotated%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EBibliography%3C%2Fb%3E+_Orlov_&p=Mla+Annotated+Bibliography+Example&oid=3b0c3abd5d10d08cd021594194b58bb4&fr2=&fr=ytff1-yff25&tt=%3Cb%3EMLA%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EAnnotated%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EBibliography%3C%2Fb%3E+_Orlov_&b=0&ni=288&no=2&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=1271msso0&sigb=13ibhund4&sigi=11as01sme&sigt=11n4vp3oa&sign=11n4vp3oa&.crumb=8O5DXqfoIEH&fr=ytff1-yff25
or
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Notes from Wednesday - no class was held. What questions do you have?
If you are not assigned any papers to edit, please note that in your reflection as well. Sometimes CANVAS does not assign editing. I am not sure why, but I do know that it happens. That is not your fault. You will not have any points deducted from your grade. Feel free to work on revising your essay. It is due on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. A space will not be available in CANVAS until Monday, February 23, 2015. I want to go over the guidelines for MLA documentation one more time before you post the final copy.
In addition to the peer editing activity on CANVAS, read/view the five of following items. One is a video news cast. One is a poem. The rest are articles. This is in preparation for our next unit.
For the five items you select, complete the following:
- Write down the title of the item viewed or read along with the author, if known.
- Summarize the information in a paragraph.
- State your opinion on the topic. Do you agree or disagree? Explain why. This is another paragraph.
- Post in CANVAS by Monday, February 23, 2015. (75 points - 15 per item)
Health - It's In the News
A. Measles - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate - what are the advantages and disadvantages?
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/measles-rise-28783436 (Video news story)
Healthy eating - or not.
B. https://gma.yahoo.com/cholesterol-guidelines-mean-foods-could-back-table-182935087--abc-news-health.html (High cholesterol)
This just in: http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/living/feat-measles-vaccine-first-person/index.html
This just in: http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/living/feat-measles-vaccine-first-person/index.html
C. "Discrimination at Large" by Jennifer A. Coleman
D. "Diabesity," a Crisis in an Expanding Country
E. Six Rules for Eating Wisely
F. When the Patient Is a Googler
Is There a Doctor in the Mouse? Read this if you read "F".
H. Soft drink issues
"Coke" by Philip Dacey ( This is a poem, but could prove to be a good spring-board for your next essay topic.)
Today - Let's take another look at MLA documentation.
Your final copy should look like this.
If you like to type and want to create the Works Cited page yourself, see here.
If you would like your computer to create the Works Cited page for you, use EasyBib or other citation site.
If you use EasyBib, be sure to sign in and create a project. The site will keep it for you.
Post the final copy of your essay in CANVAS by the beginning of class on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. (100 pts. 75 possible for the essay/25 possible for the Works Cited page)
Post the final copy of your essay in CANVAS by the beginning of class on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. (100 pts. 75 possible for the essay/25 possible for the Works Cited page)
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Let's take about the articles. Discuss at your table. (5 minutes - Select a reporter to share with the class.)
A. What articles did you read?
B. What were the top three most interesting things you learned?
C. What topics are of greatest interest to you?
D. What other topics related to health are important to our society and/or to you, your family, and your friends? Why are these topics important?
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New project - You will be working with up to five other classmates. You must select a topic to research. Consider yourself health reporters. You have been hired by a local interest group who wants to get the word out about the topic in order to warn and/or help others.
1. Select a topic
- Immunizations (Measles is the headliner right now, but other diseases could be studied.)
- Weight issues - diabetes is one problem related to this - there are others. Your group will need to focus your study.
- The Internet and health - has the Internet improved our health?
- Food - Healthy Eating . . . (Vegetarian/Vegan might fall in this category)
- Other topics to consider . . .
- Exercise
- Electronic health gadgets - help or hindrance?
- Eating disorders
- Natural Cures/medicine
- Diets (Pick one!- Caveman, Grapefruit, Gluten Free, etc. - or compare a couple)
- Your choice . . . let's expand the list as a class.
2. Topics are listed on the boards. Decide which topic is of interest to you. Sign your name under the topic. You are about to become an expert!
3. Your group will be conducting research in preparation for your upcoming presentation and documented paper that will be presented to the class. Your research must be documented and must come from a variety of reliable sources.
- If you are not already familiar with the resources at the EMCC library, this is a wonderful time to get acquainted. (yellow handout)
- Your research will include:
- Internet sources
- Magazine and/or newspaper articles
- Sources outside of the Internet - although databases and ebooks from the EMCC on-line library will count
- Interview (There will be more information about this on Wednesday.)
- Video/news cast (Check local and national news sites along with the EMCC library page.)
- art/music/story/poem
Sample: https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrTcYJ2ZOtUEgoACliJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTIydW5zMHZtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAMzYjBjM2FiZDVkMTBkMDhjZDAyMTU5NDE5NGI1OGJiNARncG9zAzIEaXQDYmluZw--?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3DMla%2BAnnotated%2BBibliography%2BExample%26fr%3Dytff1-yff25%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D2&w=1275&h=1650&imgurl=img.docstoccdn.com%2Fthumb%2Forig%2F15487106.png&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docstoc.com%2Fdocs%2F15487106%2FMLA-Annotated-Bibliography-_Orlov_&size=110.4KB&name=%3Cb%3EMLA%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EAnnotated%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EBibliography%3C%2Fb%3E+_Orlov_&p=Mla+Annotated+Bibliography+Example&oid=3b0c3abd5d10d08cd021594194b58bb4&fr2=&fr=ytff1-yff25&tt=%3Cb%3EMLA%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EAnnotated%3C%2Fb%3E+%3Cb%3EBibliography%3C%2Fb%3E+_Orlov_&b=0&ni=288&no=2&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=1271msso0&sigb=13ibhund4&sigi=11as01sme&sigt=11n4vp3oa&sign=11n4vp3oa&.crumb=8O5DXqfoIEH&fr=ytff1-yff25
or
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Notice: We will not be meeting as a class on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. I do apologize, but family business has called me out of town.
DO plan on finishing the following activities and readings.
Go to CANVAS and find the papers you have been assigned to edit. They will be available after 1:00 on Wednesday the 18th. Be sure you have submitted your own paper by that time!
1. You have been assigned a paper to edit. You will be reading for content. Be sure to write your comments in the comments space or use the editing feature of CANVAS/WORD to add comments.
1. Is the claim clear? Explain why or why not.
2. Has the author answered the "why" with two or three "because" reasons?
3. Is there evidence for each reason? Do you want to know more?
4. Did the author tell you where he or she found the information?
5. Is there a works cited page? Is it annotated?
Use these questions to comment on the papers assigned to you.
Also, use these questions to revise and expand your own paper.
For homework by Monday, reflect on the comments made by your peers and write a paragraph or two noting what else you plan to do to revise and polish your essay. Post the reflection in CANVAS. If you do not receive peer editing comments by the end of the day on Wednesday, just use the questions as guides to write the reflection and note that you did not receive peer editing comments. YOU will earn full credit.
If you are not assigned any papers to edit, please note that in your reflection as well. Sometimes CANVAS does not assign editing. I am not sure why, but I do know that it happens. That is not your fault. You will not have any points deducted from your grade.
Feel free to work on revising your essay. It is due on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. A space will not be available in CANVAS until Monday, February 23, 2015. I want to go over the guidelines for MLA documentation one more time before you post the final copy.
In addition to the peer editing activity on CANVAS, read/view the five of following items. One is a video news cast. One is a poem. The rest are articles. This is in preparation for our next unit.
For the five items you select, complete the following:
Health - It's In the News
A. Measles - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate - what are the advantages and disadvantages?
DO plan on finishing the following activities and readings.
Go to CANVAS and find the papers you have been assigned to edit. They will be available after 1:00 on Wednesday the 18th. Be sure you have submitted your own paper by that time!
1. You have been assigned a paper to edit. You will be reading for content. Be sure to write your comments in the comments space or use the editing feature of CANVAS/WORD to add comments.
1. Is the claim clear? Explain why or why not.
2. Has the author answered the "why" with two or three "because" reasons?
3. Is there evidence for each reason? Do you want to know more?
4. Did the author tell you where he or she found the information?
5. Is there a works cited page? Is it annotated?
Use these questions to comment on the papers assigned to you.
Also, use these questions to revise and expand your own paper.
For homework by Monday, reflect on the comments made by your peers and write a paragraph or two noting what else you plan to do to revise and polish your essay. Post the reflection in CANVAS. If you do not receive peer editing comments by the end of the day on Wednesday, just use the questions as guides to write the reflection and note that you did not receive peer editing comments. YOU will earn full credit.
If you are not assigned any papers to edit, please note that in your reflection as well. Sometimes CANVAS does not assign editing. I am not sure why, but I do know that it happens. That is not your fault. You will not have any points deducted from your grade.
Feel free to work on revising your essay. It is due on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. A space will not be available in CANVAS until Monday, February 23, 2015. I want to go over the guidelines for MLA documentation one more time before you post the final copy.
In addition to the peer editing activity on CANVAS, read/view the five of following items. One is a video news cast. One is a poem. The rest are articles. This is in preparation for our next unit.
For the five items you select, complete the following:
- Write down the title of the item viewed or read along with the author, if known.
- Summarize the information in a paragraph.
- State your opinion on the topic. Do you agree or disagree? Explain why. This is another paragraph.
- Post in CANVAS by Monday, February 23, 2015. (75 points - 15 per item)
Health - It's In the News
A. Measles - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate - what are the advantages and disadvantages?
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/measles-rise-28783436 (Video news story)
Healthy eating - or not.
B. https://gma.yahoo.com/cholesterol-guidelines-mean-foods-could-back-table-182935087--abc-news-health.html
(High cholesterol)
This just in: http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/living/feat-measles-vaccine-first-person/index.html
This just in: http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/living/feat-measles-vaccine-first-person/index.html
C. "Discrimination at Large" by Jennifer A. Coleman
D. "Diabesity," a Crisis in an Expanding Country
E. Six Rules for Eating Wisely
F. When the Patient Is a Googler
G. Is There a Doctor in the Mouse? Read this if you read "F".
H. "Coke" by Philip Dacey ( This is a poem, but could prove to be a good spring-board for your next essay topic.)
Happy Reading and Writing! Contact me via CANVAS or on the school e-mail if you have questions. I will be checking both several times this week.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2014
Class Work
1. Take a look at the outlines. Call yours up on the computer.or get a paper copy ready to share.
Tips - introduce the subject with . . .
See this site for examples: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/intros.htm
Avoid the following when writing introductions:
Here is a check list for the draft:
This paper should include:
In addition to posting your draft, read through the following information about in-text citations.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/res5e_ch08_s1-0001.html
Here is a sample essay:http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf Read the "conversation bubbles." They explain how the in-text citations were created.
You will be adding in-text citations to your paper. Come to class with questions.
1. Take a look at the outlines. Call yours up on the computer.or get a paper copy ready to share.
- Swap seats with another student.
- Look at your partner's chart.
- Can you see the logic of the placement of the information?
- Is there enough evidence?
- Do you know the author's point?
- What else would you like to know? Ask at least two questions.
Tips - introduce the subject with . . .
- interesting background information (history of the topic, perhaps)
- an appropriate quotation (Feel free to use something from a citation site.)
- an illustrative story or personal experience story
- a question or a series of questions
- startling statistics
See this site for examples: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/intros.htm
Avoid the following when writing introductions:
- Cliches
- Apologies
- Phrases such as: I believe or I think or I would like to tell you about . . .
- Say-nothing sentences such as: "Subject A and Subject B are alike and different in many ways.
- According to the dictionary . ..
- Rattle snakes are dangerous . . . (stating the obvious)
Here is a check list for the draft:
This paper should include:
- An attention-getting introduction
- A clear claim (What's your point?)
- Three reasons that answer "why/because."
- One or two pieces of evidence for each reason. One of the pieces of evidence could be your personal body art story.
- An outstanding conclusion.
In addition to posting your draft, read through the following information about in-text citations.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/res5e_ch08_s1-0001.html
Here is a sample essay:http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-daly-mla.pdf Read the "conversation bubbles." They explain how the in-text citations were created.
You will be adding in-text citations to your paper. Come to class with questions.
Reminder: The campus is closed on Monday. We will NOT have class on Monday.
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