Essay 1
Essay 2
Essay 3
Portfolio
Writing Conventions
100
What is one purpose of the first essay?
To analyze and evaluate one of Nathan's claims and generate an original main argument based on this chosen claim.
100
Define the term "social issue" and give three examples.
The definition of a social problem, also called a social issue, is an undesirable condition that people believe should be corrected. Homelessness is an example of a social problem.
100
How many sources do you need to pass essay 3?
At least six sources, and five should be from the library website.
100
What object do you place all of your work in?
A two-pocket folder.
100
What is the basic structure of an essay?
The introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs.
200
How many sources should you have for your first essay and what are they?
At least three that include Nathan's book, student's ethnographic observations and interviews, and an additional source.
200
What is a works cited page?
It is the final page of an essay or article that includes all the sources that were used in the essay itself.
200
Name four things you must include in the works cited page.
1. Author's name 2. Title of a book or article 3. Publisher or Journal's Name 4. The date the article was published 5. Database if applicable 6. Date you accessed the news article 7. The volume and number of a journal article
200
What goes on the left side of your portfolio folder? Name at least four things.
Any work in progress, such as old drafts with comments and feedback (instructor and peers), research proposals, ethnographic observations, interviews and results, and optional reflections.
200
What should be included in the introduction? Name two things.
An interest grabber and a strong thesis statement.
300
Choose two of Nathan's major claim and describe them to the class.
1. Worldviews and Worldliness 2. Getting to Know American Students 3. Relationships and friendships 4. Classroom Life
300
What is the page limit for essay 2?
3-4 pages, not including the works cited page.
300
What is the difference between paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting source?
Quote - directly take the author's words and weave them into your essay. Paraphrase - writing the author's ideas into your own words. Summarize - writing the main idea and supporting points of an essay or article in your own words.
300
What goes on the right side of your portfolio folder? Name two things.
The final draft of each essay (1-3), and your cover letter.
300
What does each body paragraph absolutely need? Hint: This is usually found within the first sentence of each body paragraph.
A topic sentence that supports the thesis statement.
400
How does Nathan present her claims? How about Stahl?
Nathan presents her claims through interviews and Stahl presents her claims through statistics and interviews of both American and International students.
400
Describe the research process.
1) Identify and develop your topic. 2) Do a preliminary search for information. 3) Locate materials. 4) Evaluate your sources. 5) Make notes. 6) Write your paper.
400
What is a parenthetical citation?
Parenthetical citations are citations to original sources that appear in the text of your paper. This allows the reader to see immediately where your information comes from. Even if you summarize or paraphrase (not just quote directly), you must use parenthetical citations. Ex: (Jones 13).
400
What percentage of your grade is the portfolio?
It is 70% of the final grade.
400
What items should be included in a conclusion paragraph? Name two things.
A summary of your main point and supporting points, as well as a powerful ending message.
500
What is an ethnography?
Ethnography is the scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures.
500
What tool does this class require you to use to check if a paper may result in plagiarism?
Safe Asign. Don't forget to put your papers through this tool on Blackboard!
500
Define the following: globalization and global citizen.
Globalization is the process in which people, ideas and goods spread throughout the world, spurring more interaction and integration between the world's cultures, governments and economies. A global citizen "is someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions contribute to building this community's values and practices.”
500
What is the purpose of a writing portfolio?
To show progress in reading, writing and critical thinking.
500
Define the following: subordinating conjunction and coordinating conjunction. Provide two examples of each.
A coordinating conjunction is a word that joins two independent sentences. A subordinating conjunction joins one independent and one dependent clause. Examples of coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS and subordinating conjunctions are "although" and "however".
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