Formatting
What is the correct font size and style?
Font:12
Style: Times New Roman
What are the correct sentences to use in a introduction paragraph?
Hook, background info, and thesis. In that order.
What is the correct way to use in text citation?
place the author's name either in parenthesis or within the sentence.
Where should the citation begin?
At the left margin
What are the acceptable point of views?
3rd person only
What are the correct sentences to use in a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, transitional sentence, evidence, analysis. In that order (x2).
How should the sources be placed in order?
Alphabetically.
How large is the indent on the second line?
1/2 inch
What is the correct line spacing?
Double spaced
What are the correct sentences to use in a counter argument paragraph?
Present the ideas to why the critics are wrong, state why they are wrong, closing sentence. In that order
When and how should be quotation marks be punctuated?
Use when you are directly quoting something. All commas and periods go inside the marks.
How many spaces should be included between the title and the first entry?
2 spaces.
What is the correct use of indentation?
Beginning of every paragraph always indent.
What are the correct sentences to use in a conclusion paragraph?
Restate thesis sentence, recap what was stated in body paragraphs (few sentences), and end with a "zinger" statement.
How do you properly punctuate in text citations. Include both methods of citation?
for shorter quotes: Use quotation marks.
for longer quotes: mention the author first, then place the text you are using as a free standing paragraph. After the last sentence use parenthesis with the authors last name.
How do you cite work on work cited page?
Name of author: Last name, first name
Name of article in parenthesis
Where the article/excerpt came from ie. website url or name of book.
Date published.
What is the correct way to format and the correct material required on the first page
Heading: Name, date, professor, and class. In that order. One inch indent.
Title: Middle alignment
Title: Half inch margin. Last name and page number. In that order
In what order do the body paragraphs go in?
Introduction, body paragraphs, rebuttal paragraph, conclusion.
How do you cite a summary or paraphrased piece of evidence from the text?
After the summary, indicate the author and page number or article you pulled the evidence from.
What should the work cited page be named and where is the title oriented?
"Work Cited" and an inch margin from the top of the page.