Facts
What are the two types of facts?
Direct and Indirect
What is important to remember with citing?
use the authors last name ONLY
MLA format is Arial, font 11, 1.5 spacing
False-
What is a HOOK?
An attention grabber; never use a question.
How many paragraphs should a research paper have?
It depends on the type of paper...at least 5 paragraphs: an intro, 3 body, 1 conclusion
What makes a fact legitimate?
it comes from an authority in that subject
What is also important in citing?
put a period AFTER the parenthetical citation
MLA format is what?
Double space, Times New Roman, font 12
What part of the introduction is in the middle of the paragraph?
Background information
What is a counter argument paragraph?
It dismisses the opposite argument and disproves it's reasons and facts.
In research, can you use one source for your evidence or facts?
no; use multiple sources
What happens if there are no citations?
it is called plagiarism; and then it is not graded- it is a zero
What spacing is also MLA formatting?
Besides double spacing, it is single space between punctuation, double space between sentences and indenting all paragraphs - first sentence- 5 spaces or TAB
What is the difference between a thesis and a claim?
Thesis is in a descriptive research paper, a claim is in an argument research paper
How do body paragraphs start? What is the first sentence called?
Topic sentence
What is important to remember about evidence in writing?
cite it! (parenthetical citation)
What happens if you do not include page numbers?
It is not an accurate citation
MLA citation is also what?
grammar, spelling and mechanics (sentence structures)
How many parts should a good thesis or claim have?
Three topics
What do the first and last sentence have in common in a body paragraph?
The topic sentence and concluding sentence are the same, with a few changes.
How many pieces of evidence per paragraph are minimum?
typically three; but there is no rule so use more!
There are two ways to cite...But one is prefered with MLA formatting. What are the two ways?
The preferred is at the end of the evidence or fact, in a parenthetical citation. The other is considered part of the lead in to the evidence, where the authors name is mentioned, and page numbers are cited at the end of the evidence. This is not the preferred way to cite.
Who updates MLA format?
Owl Purdue (Purdue University)
Can an introduction have facts and evidence in it?
No. Save that for the body paragraphs.
What amount of facts or evidence is necessary in body paragraphs?
at least 3 per paragraph, more as necessary.