What is the FIRST thing you should look for in citations?
The author's last name
100
Why is peer response helpful in revision?
Others can see things you have missed or ask about things they don't understand so you can make your paper more clear
100
Pick out the one that isn't the same as the others:
In addition
In contrast
furthermore
In contrast
100
Spell Sarah's last name correctly
Ben-Zvi
200
If you are writing a research paper, what should you read before you write?
Some of your articles!
200
How should a Works Cited page be organized?
alphabetically
200
What should you look for at the beginning of a paragraph?
Topic sentence
200
Should you use the same transitions throughout your paper?
No
200
Should a paper show only one side of an argument?
No
300
Bonus points! What do you like about the writing process?
Anything!
300
How many lines does a quote have to be for it to be considered a "blocked quote?"
Longer than FOUR lines
300
Is it good to revise for hours at a time?
No!
300
BONUS POINTS! What is your favorite transition?
Anything!!
300
What happens if you don't cite all sources?
It is plagiarism!
400
Which step of the writing process takes the most time?
Revision
400
What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?
A summary shortens lots of longer information, a paraphrase is saying someone else's sentence in your own words
400
Why is it important to read out loud?
You are able to hear mistakes and errors
400
Where are some good places for transitions?
In topic sentences, in the last lines of the paragraph, after the introduction, before the conclusion. Anytime you are switching your focus
400
What is it called when you have to guess what an author is saying?
Reading between the lines
500
What is the last step in the writing process?
Final editing for grammar, spelling, etc.
500
If there is NO author and NO page number, what goes in the parentheses?
The title of the article
500
Why is it sometimes good to be distracted (with background noise or music) when writing a paper?
Your "creative" side of the brain is working harder to create your paper and give fresh ideas!
500
Why are transitions important?
Helps make your ideas clear; helps the reader see connections between ideas, helps keep your papers organized, lets the reader know when you are moving from one idea to another. Transitions are like signs on a highway or on a hiking tail!
500
Describe the punishment for being mean in peer response
Go outside, hug, tell each other you love each other and sing a happy song