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Identify and edit the issue in the following sentence:
As Tannen herself puts it, "We are all driven by our ideological assumption that intellectual inquiry is a metaphorical battle."
Missing its in-text citation
As Tannen herself puts it, "We are all driven by our ideological assumption that intellectual inquiry is a metaphorical battle" (67).
What is a primary source?
A primary source is a first-hand account of something; what is studied (i.e., historical documents, eyewitness accounts, lab studies, field research, biographies, some news reports, movies/videos, etc.)
When is it most appropriate to use a quote in your writing?
Quotes are used WHEN the exact words are important to your argument
True or false: paraphrases do not require an in-text citation.
FALSE! Because the concept paraphrased does not belong to you, it requires a citation.
What is the minimum number of sources required for your final essay in this course?
UOG: Three sources
GCC: Two Sources
Identify and edit the issue in the following sentence:
In Language and the Internet (2001), David Crystal describes how the internet may create a "linguistic revolution for all of humanity." (p. 14).
Misplaces period within the direct quote; period should be outside of the in-text citation
In Language and the Internet (2001), David Crystal describes how the internet may create a "linguistic revolution for all of humanity" (p. 14).
______ sources are distinguished by their use of everyday English, easy public access, and, typically, lack of peer review before publishing.
Popular sources are distinguished by their use of everyday English, easy public access, and, typically, lack of peer review before publishing.
Which of these is NOT part of a Quotation Sandwich?
A. Name of source
B. Publisher
C. Metacommentary
D. In-text citation
B. Publisher
When is it most appropriate to integrate your source using paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing is used when the exact words are not as important to your argument and/or you want to smoothly integrate your analysis with your evidence.
Which citation style prioritizes timeliness in its bibliographic citations?
APA (used in the sciences and social sciences)
Lastname, F. M. (Year). Title of entry. In F. M. Lastname (ed.), Title of reference work (edition, page numbers). Publisher. URL or doi as applicable.
Identify and edit the issue in the following sentence:
Tannen argues that unresolved miscommunication issues can lead to long-term emotional disrepair between couples (Tannen 21).
Double author attribution
Tannen argues that unresolved miscommunication issues can lead to long-term emotional disrepair between couples (21).
True or False: A secondary source discusses, interprets, analyzes, or reviews original documents or objects in some way.
True! You can also think of a secondary source as writing by someone who did not experience or do the thing they're writing about first-hand (i.e., a movie review, historical analysis, etc.)
True or false: Instead of being followed by an explanation, a direct quote can open with its MC/analysis, followed by a colon, a signal verb, then the quote.
False! Direct quotes that follow a colon do not need a signal verb; the colon takes the place of the signal verb.
_________ occurs when a writer reuses or slightly modifies a mix of words, phrases, and ideas from a source without indicating which words or ideas have been borrowed and/or without properly citing the source.
Patchwriting/mosaic plagiarism occurs when a writer reuses or slightly modifies a mix of words, phrases, and ideas from a source without indicating which words or ideas have been borrowed and/or without properly citing the source.
Prof. Santos' Master of Arts was in English. What area of English/language arts is her specialty?
Master of Arts in English: Linguistics
Acceptable responses: sociolinguistics, internet linguistics, digital composition
Identify and edit the issue in the following sentence:
Out-of-touch social media critic John Humphrey (2006) whines about the future of language, fearing the internet will "corrupt students' linguistic sensibilities" (89).
Uses biased language to represent the author and their argument
Social media critic John Humphrey (2006) about the future of language, warning the internet will "corrupt students' linguistic sensibilities" (89).
Which of these would NOT be considered a scholarly source?
A. They Say, I Say
B. The National Journal of Medicine
C. "Barbie The Movie: Marketable Feminism" (Movie review)
D. "“You’re a rockst⭐r *heart eyes*” – What the Functions of Emoji Reveal about the Age and Gender of their Users on Instagram" Language@Internet vol. 20, 2022 article
C. "Barbie The Movie: Marketable Feminism" (Movie review)
Scholarly journals often publish other types of writing relating to communication between members of the field. These articles are usually short in length and are considered not scholarly. Examples of this type of writing include book reviews, letters to the editor, comments on previously published articles, and obituaries (Winona State University 2023).
True or false: Periods between multiple quoted sentences and commas within a quote are not altered when integrating the full quote into your essay.
True! When grammatically appropriate, retain the original punctuation within a direct quote. The exception is the final period of a direct quote as it must go outside of the in-text citation.
Which of these is NOT a guiding question for effective paraphrasing?
1. Clear who's saying what?
2. Wording is similar to the source?
3. Original meaning from the source is retained?
4. Offers a different focus?
2. Wording is similar to the source?
Wording and syntax should be significantly different from the source
Name at least two of the three modes of rhetorical appeal.
Ethos (appeal to authority), logos (appeal to logic), and pathos (appeal to emotion)
Identify and edit the issue within the following APA citation:
"Ex-Cited: Building Student Engagement in Citation Instruction." Dr. Jones, K. (2000). The Journal of Higher Education, 71(1), 17–33. doi:10.1080/00221546.2000.11780814
1) Article title should go after the author and year of publication info, 2) Quotations around the article title are not necessary for APA, 3) Author's credentials (Dr., PhD, MBA, etc.) not needed
Jones, K. (2000). Ex-Cited: Building Student Engagement in Citation Instruction. The Journal of Higher Education, 71(1), 17–33. doi: 10.1080/00221546.2000.11780814
Define at least three parts of the CRAAP test.
- Currency/timeliness
- Relevance to your purpose
- Author’s credentials
- Author’s stance
- Accessibility (Reading ease, authority, availability)
- Purpose
True or false: quotes within the main quote use single quotation marks and the larger quote uses double quotation marks.
True! Quotes within the main quote use single quotation marks and the larger quote uses double quotation marks.
Which of these is NOT a method to help you effectively paraphrase?
1. Take clear notes
2. Understand your sources well
3. Use the same sentence structure as the source
4. Consult a citation manual or your instructor when in doubt
3. Use the same sentence structure as the source
Paraphrasing (and avoiding plagiarism) requires restructuring and rewording the idea into your own words!
The two authors of They Say, I Say are ______ and ______.
You must name at least one to receive points
Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein