Sources
What is another name for your Works Cited Page
What is a hook?
The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention
What are the two parts to a topic sentence?
The topic and controlling idea.
What is an in-text citation?
The author's name and page number in parentheses at the end of the sentence.
Is Teacher Hurley accepting the outline or notecards after Thanksgiving Break?
Can I write in my paper "In this paper I will discuss"?
Can I use slang or contractions in my paper?
Can I eat in Teacher Hurley's classroom?
NO
How did we check to see if a source is reliable and good to use?
You completed the digital and physical copies of the Source Quality Check Worksheets
What is a Thesis Statement?
A short statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay/ research paper.
What is the difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement?
A topic sentence pertains only to the paragraph. The thesis statement is about the entire paper.
What is an example of using a signal phrase?
Ex) So and So states, discusses, elaborates, mentions, believes, whatever that "quote" (citation).
What is this outline for? When is it due?
Your research paper and it's due Nov. 22nd.
How many sources do we need and when did we have to have them chosen?
7 Sources (at least 5 Scholarly). They were to be chosen by October 4th. (over a month and a half ago).
What are the types of hooks?
Quote
Anecdote
Statistic/Important Fact
Rhetorical Question
What is a Transition Sentence means and what is an example of a transition word?
Sentences that show the relationship between two or more ideas; think of them like tunnels/bridges.
Ex) Moreover, Therefore, However.
How you should restate your thesis statement in your conclusion?
I can't just copy and paste my thesis and think it’s restated. It is best to reword my thesis in a way that answers the prompt.
How many note cards you needed and when they were due?
10-15 notecards turned in on Nov. 10th
How we give credit to sources?
There are multiple answers
Works Cited Page
In-text Citations
MLA Format
What is the definition of either an anecdote or rhetorical question?
anecdote: A short story using descriptive language.
rhetorical question: an open ended question, one that cannot be answered using yes/no.
Other than a topic, transition and concluding sentence, what are the other three parts to a body paragraph?
Context, Evidence, and Elaborate
What makes up the bulk of your conclusion?
Rewording my body paragraphs to be summarized into 1-2 sentences each.
Before asking Teacher Hurley a question pertaining to the research paper, I should probably. . .
Check the Research Paper Lecture on Google Slides
Check my Research Paper Info Folder
Ask a smart classmate.
What goes on a bibliography note card?
Blank and Lined Side
Blank side: Citation and Initials
Lined side: Header, Note, Source Letter and Card #
What makes a thesis statement strong?
Doesn’t use first person pronouns
Includes your opinion with strong evidences of support
Is a STATEMENT, not a question
Should incorporate words from the writing prompt (when provided one)
How should I use a source in my paper?
There are 4 parts to it's structure.
Your Intro
“The Quote”
The In-Text Citation in Parentheses
Punctuation
The Concluding Sentence of your conclusion should resemble a what?
"mic drop"
Why is Teacher Hurley not going to be here next week?
Because their sanity is being personally questioned.
Other acceptable answers:
More time with family for Thanksgiving.
To have more time to change their name.
To have more time for their cat's to adjust to their parent's house.
It's their birthday week and they deserve it.