Sources
Writing
Research Process
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CRAAP
100

True or False: Wikipedia is a credible source. 

FALSE!!!

100

Complete this phrase: Writing an essay is a way of having a  ______  between you and your _______. 

Writing an essay is a way of having a conversation between you and your sources.

100

Choose a manageable topic. Not too _____ and not too _____.

Choose a manageable topic. Not too broad and not too narrow.

100

What is the fancy word for taking notes? 

Annotate

100


  • Where does the information come from?

  • Is the information supported by evidence?

  • Has the information been reviewed or refereed?


    • Peer reviewed: by experts/professionals in the same field 

  • Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?

  • Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

  • Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

200
List 3 main types of sources. 

  1. Articles (academic/news/etc.)

  2. Interviews

  3. Websites (academic and professional) 

200

These three are found in the...

  1. Hook

  2. Background info.

  3. Strong Thesis statement


Introduction of your essay

200

 Information, quotes, statistics, facts are examples of what to use on your essay? 

data
200

What are three ways you can get help on your MLA in-text citations and Works Cited page? 

  1. Buy the MLA 8th edition book

  2. Go to https://owl.purdue.edu/ 

  3. Make a NYFA Writing Center appointment 

200

  • Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

    •  Examples:

      • .com (commercial), .edu (educational), .gov (U.S. government)

      • .org (nonprofit organization), or

      • .net (network)

Authority: the source of the information

300

What is the difference between a potential and eventual source? 

A potential source is a source that you might use in your essay. An eventual source is a source that will be used in your essay. 

300

A topic sentence must have a...

controlling idea and supporting details to back it up.

300

Your ___________ is written according to the direction your research leads you

thesis statement

300

These are examples of what kind of sources? 

  • Most books about a topic.

  • Analysis or interpretation of data.

  • Scholarly or other articles about a topic, especially by people not directly involved.

  • Documentaries (though they often include photos or video portions that can be considered primary sources).

SECONDARY

300

  • When was the information published or posted?

  • Has the information been revised or updated?

  • Is the information current or out-of date for your topic? 

  • Are the links functional? 

Currency: Timeliness 
400

These are examples of what kind of sources?

  • Texts of laws and other original documents.

  • Newspaper reports, by reporters who witnessed an event or who quote people who did.

  • Speeches, diaries, letters and interviews - what the people involved said or wrote.

  • Original research.

  • Datasets, survey data, such as census or economic statistics.

  • Photographs, video, or audio that capture an event

PRIMARY 
400
What is the writing process? 

brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, revising

400

When should you cite information in text and begin your MLA Works Cited page? 

ASAP. As soon as you type it/copy and paste/paraphrase a quote or idea into your outline or draft! 

400

This resource at NYFA will help you with 

  • academic essays

  • thesis papers

  • scripts

  • movie reviews

  • film treatments

  • PowerPoint presentations etc. 

The Writing Center! 

400

  • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

  • Who is the intended audience?

  • Is the information at an appropriate level (i.e. not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

  • Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you will use?

  • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

Relevancy: the importance of the information for your needs

500

Using a source too close to the original phrasing, copying a source from an original source without citing, reusing your work from another class, working with another student on your essay, and buying, stealing or borrowing other's work are all considered...

PLAGIARISM 

500

List 7 ways to revise your final draft. 

  • Read the paper out loud 

  • Have someone else read it

  • Revisit the prompt

  • Get peer feedback in a group workshop

  • Revise: re-examine and make alterations

  • Correct: free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

  • Edit: check capitalization, spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.

500

What does CRAAP stand for? 

currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, purpose 

500
List some learning objectives of this course. 

  • Logically sustain a point of view beyond the basic 5-paragraph essay

  • Compose arguments by finding common ground with opposing point of views

  • Synthesize multiple sources into their academic writing

  • Demonstrate an understanding of potential and eventual source material and how they can be a foundation for their own writing tasks

Seek evidence for their own claims and logically demonstrate the relationship of the evidence to the claims

500

  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

  • Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Purpose: the reason the information exists

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