In Text Citations
Is this cited correctly? "According to Academic Kids, the ballista is a powerful weapon."
Correct!
What is plagiarism?
Taking somebody else's work and claiming it as your own!
Is the catapult Greek or Roman?
Greek
Give an example of a strong verb and a replacement!
(Ms. Mulville will approve)
How many sentences do you need for your intro paragraph?
5 sentences
Does the period go before or after the parenthesis in an in text citation?
After the parenthesis!
What is the consequence of plagiarizing at Saint Timothy Catholic School?
You have to redo your paper and write a separate research paper on plagiarism.
What invention filters water as it's transported?
Aqueduct
What do who/which clauses describe?
Nouns (people, places, and things)
How many sentences do you need for your body paragraphs?
7
Is this cited correctly? "(Beth Dutton) writes that the alarm clock descends from the water clock."
False! The parenthesis must go at the end of the sentence.
Can I copy and paste a whole paragraph from my source into my paper?
No!!! You can only put 1-2 sentence quotes per paragraph.
What was the name of the Roman newspaper?
What do adverbs describe?
Adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs
What do your intro and clincher sentence have in common?
They both must repeat 2-3 words (the two pieces of bread holding together your paragraph)
What are the two places you can put your in text citation?
The beginning of the sentence or the end of the sentence.
What can happen in real life if you plagiarize?
You could fail your class or even get kicked out of your school.
What are modern examples of the ballista?
Crossbow, long range weapons
Give an example of a weak and a quality adjective.
(Ms. Mulville will approve)
What is the font, size, and spacing for your final draft?
Times New Roman, Size 12, Double Spaced
Is this cited correctly? "Britannica Kids states that catapults could launch objects over 500 meters (first paragraph)."
No!!! Websites don't need page numbers/paragraph numbers.
Joe stated, "I didn't plagiarize because I changed a couple words from the quote I copied and pasted!" Is Joe correct or incorrect?
NO!!! Your words should look much different than your direct source if you're paraphrasing.
How does Roman Concrete become stronger over time?
Cracks in the concrete form more crystals which strengthen it.
How many sentences is a run on sentence?
Over 2 lines