Organization and Argumentation
Citations
Grammar and Style
Miscellaneous
100
What is the definition of a thesis?
The central argument of your paper; the answer to the research question/essay prompt
100
Where in the sentence should the footnote be placed?
At the very end of the sentence, after the last punctuation mark.
100
Identify the error in the statement, explain what is wrong, and how it should be fixed.
"The Meiji Constitution, and it’s specific attribution of political power to the Emperor, fundamentally caused the Japanese government’s inability to resolve many of the political and social issues in the early 20th century."
wrong use of apostrophe s
it's --> its
it's = it is
100
How many paragraphs do you need for a good analytical paper?
As many as you need to effectively deliver your arguments!
200
Identify the FOUR things that a thesis is not...
1) A statement of fact
2) A list of supporting arguments
3) Too broad or poorly defined
4) A question
200
When do you use a long footnote? When do you use a short footnote?
Long footnote- the first time you cite a source
Short footnote- all other instances after the first
200
Explain the difference between effect and affect
Effect- noun
Affect- verb
200
What is the difference between the introduction and background paragraph?
Introduction- introducing the main ideas of the essay and providing sufficient context for the thesis
Background paragraph- provides relevant contextualization of the topic as a basis for subsequent analysis
300
You've learned the HOT-TEST-STOP method for organizing an analytical paper. What does each letter stand for?
HOT (Hook, Overview, Thesis)
TEST (Topic sentence, Evidence & Examine, Summary, Transition)
STOP (Summary, Thesis, Overall Perspective)
300
What is wrong with these footnotes? How would you fix it?
Footnote 4- first name should go in front
David Goldblatt, “This Grandiose and Salutary Task,” The Games: A Global History of the Olympics (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2016), 33.
300
Identify the issue with the statement below, explain what is wrong, and how it should be fixed.
"At first, plantation owners tried to use the Native Americans as slaves. They were prone to diseases because they hadn’t been exposed to them before and died quickly from the surplus of work. Their solution: slaves imported from Africa."
Issue: pronoun confusion
Solution- clarify pronoun references
"At first, plantation owners tried to use the Native Americans as slaves. However, Native Americans were prone to diseases because of a lack of previous exposure and quickly died from the surplus of work. To solve this issue, plantation owners decided to import slaves from Africa."
300
What are the 3C's? How does each C help you write an effective analytical paper?
Clear- ideas and organization need to be clear
Concise- ideas expressed in the most direct and focused manner possible
Coherent- all points connect back to thesis; organization is smooth and logical
400
Which sentence is an analytical sentence? Why?
The United States’ immediate strategy to demilitarize and democratize Japan reflected its commitment to effectively prevent the re-emergence of Japanese militarism. Upon their arrival in Japan in 1945, the American forces promptly disbanded the Japanese military, outlawed the Special Higher Police, and held war crime trials that essentially cleansed Japan’s government of any military leaders. The new constitution drafted in 1946 declared that sovereignty rested with the common people, and the Emperor was reduced to a symbol of the State. Furthermore, Article 9 of the constitution renounced Japan’s rights to declare war or maintain a military.
Sentence #1
400
Define what is a tertiary source, secondary source, and primary source. Give an example for each type.
Tertiary source- provides an overview or summary of a topic; information is displayed as entirely factual
Secondary source- addresses or analyzes events, people, works, or topics; provides background information, analysis, and unique perspectives
Primary source- original artifacts or documents; from participants or people directly involved in an event.
400
Identify the issue with the statement below, explain what is wrong, and how it should be fixed.
"The splitting of Christendom in Europe into two halves was done by the posting of the 95 Theses in 1517."
Issue: passive voice
Change to active voice: The 95 Theses split Christendom in Europe into two halves.
400
What are the five criteria of a good research question?
1. is not easily answered with a simple yes or no
2. poses a genuine question and aims for neutrality
3. can be answered with reliable evidence
4. has appropriate scope
5. is not a hypothetical question, or based in moral values and/or opinion
500
Identify the errors in this analytical paragraph, and how you would fix them.
- footnote after the sentence about German marks
- missing analysis to prove the argument stated in the topic sentence
- incoherence (content of BP does not match topic sentence and summary statement)
500
What is the correct long footnote format for the citation below?
Dalrymple, William. "The Great Divide." The New Yorker, June 22, 2015. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/06/29/the-great-divide-books-dalrymple.
William Dalrymple, "The Great Divide," The New Yorker, June 22, 2015, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/06/29/the-great-divide-books-dalrymple.
500
Identify all the grammatical and stylistic errors below. Explain each error and how it should be fixed.
500
What are the requirements for your HMW Q4 research paper? List ALL requirements provided in the instructions/requirements Google doc.
1. Topic is within the time period of 1900s-2000s
2. Topic involves one of the course themes
3. 4-5 pages of concise, well-researched writing, with page numbers
4. Cover page containing: creative and appropriate title, author name, and course info
5. 12 pt Times New Roman font
6. 2.0 spacing
7. Normal, 1-inch margins
8. Use of 2 tertiary, 2 secondary, and 2 primary sources
Chicago style citations and bibliography