APA
APA Sections
APA Formatting
References
Annotated Bibliographies
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Why do we use APA format?

It's to keep all essays uniform by setting specific guidelines, but also requires citing sources.

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What section includes the introduction and the conclusion?

Main Body

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What is the font size in APA format?

10-12pt

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Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.

What kind of source is this reference for?

A book citation

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What is an annotated bibliography?

A summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources in a References page.

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Where is the page number located?

Top right

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What is the first page?

Title page

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What is the font in APA format?

Any legible font (ex. Times New Roman or Arial)

200

Which parenthetical citation is correct?

a: (Jones 1998).

b: (Jones, 1998). 

b: (Jones, 1998).

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How many entries should your annotated bibliography be for the Persuasive Essay?

At least 4 

(2 should be factual, while the other 2 should either be either factual with a pathos/ethos spin or non-logos evidence)

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Where is the running head (aka title or shortened title of essay) located?

Top left

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What is the last section called?

References

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What is the line spacing in APA format?

Double Spaced

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Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C.C. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number. Retrieved from https://www.journalhomepage.com/full/url/

What type of source is this a reference for?

Electronic Journal

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What kinds of things might you find in an annotation for a source? (Name 2)

Summary of source, assessment of its usefulness, and reflection on its helpfulness to your paper. 

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What does APA stand for?

American Psychological Association
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What is an abstract? (Hint: This is not typically found in student papers.)

It is a short summary of the essay, no more than 250 words.

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What are the margins in APA format?

1 inch

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How do you write a parenthetical citation?

Direct quoting: (Last Name, publication year, page number)

Paraphrasing/Summarizing: (Last Name, publication year)

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Why should you write an annotated bibliography?

To learn about your topic! 

It prepares you for a research project because you're forced to read each source more carefully, you get to see what has been done in the literature and where your own research or scholarship can fit, and it can help you figure out your stance on the issue and formulate a thesis.

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What are block quotes?

Direct quotes that are 40+ words are placed in a free-standing block (aka starts a new line) of double-spaced text and without quotation marks. The entire 'block' is indented by 0.5" and the citation comes after the period.

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Name all the parts of a title page.

Title, Your name, Department Name, Class Name, Teacher, and Date

500

How do we list references?

In alphabetical order with a hanging indent.

500

Name 3 reasons why we have references.

To give credit

To avoid plagiarism

To provide extra information to the reader

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What are 3 examples of non-logos evidence that you may end up using in your Annotated Bibliography (and later Persuasive Essay)?

  • Vivid scenarios
  • Personal observations. 
  • Language that evokes empathy, urgency, or shared values (this would be seen throughout instead of in a single paragraph)
  • Highlighting the consequences or benefits in human terms.
  • Drawing from relatable situations.
  • Using anecdotes.
  • Posing hypothetical situations to illustrate your point.
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