In-text citations 1
True/false?
TV shows cannot be cited in MLA format.
False!
“Fly.” Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, season 3, episode 10, High Bridge Productions, 2010.
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Elizabeth Gaskell 100).
Only need last name of author
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Elizabeth Gaskell 100).
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
What's the error?
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck, and Jones 327).
For a source with two authors, list both with the word "and" --- AND NO COMMA. For a source with three authors or more, list the first author and use "et al."
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck and Jones 327).
True/false: anyone can buy a .org domain
True!
Once you add your supporting body arguments, your thesis is set in stone.
Your thesis and its phrasing are not set in stone! You can adjust your thesis to be more precise as you continue drafting. Your thesis and your supporting assertions should support one another, so if they're out of line, one or the other should change.
A source has no known author (but you've evaluated that it passes the CRAAP credibility test). Which is more correct?
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming").
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming in North America: Understanding Hotspots in Context").
When a source has no identified author and is not affiliated with an organization, abbreviate the title as the in-text citation.
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming").
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it.” (Gaskell 100)
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it.” (Gaskell 100)
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
Which is more correct?
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck et al. 327).
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck and Jones and Furtmayer 327).
If two authors, list both and use "and." If three or more authors, use first author and "et. al."
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck et al. 327).
The belief in one's own ability to carry out the steps necessary to complete a task.
What is self-efficacy?
After reading one source, explicitly reading multiple sources from a variety of outlets and publications to gain additional information and perspective on the first source
Which is correct: first, second, or both -- and why?
Gass and Varonis found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (163).
One study found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (Gass and Varonis 163).
Both!
Gass and Varonis found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (163).
One study found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (Gass and Varonis 163).
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell, 100).
No comma in parenthetical citation
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell, 100).
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
You conduct an in-person ethnographic observation. Citation format is: Author/creator, title or description. Location, date.
Is this correct?
Nephew, Alissa. Observation of "Save Rockwell Plaza" protest demonstration. Target, Rockwell Plaza Shopping Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 1 May 2019.
Yes, it's correct!
Author/creator, title or description. Location, date.
Nephew, Alissa. Observation of "Save Rockwell Plaza" protest demonstration. Target, Rockwell Plaza Shopping Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 1 May 2019.
An awareness of one's thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them.
What is metacognition?
The best conclusions reiterate the point that was promised in the introduction and examined in the body paragraphs.
The best conclusions move beyond rote repetition of the argument presented, to consider broader applications and implications. They might speculate about pathways to potential solutions, or gesture at future conditions within this research field, or acknowledge uncertainties in the current landscape, or use the paper's findings to pose new, thought-provoking questions.
One of your points rests on points from multiple works. Which is correct?
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143; Thomas 24).
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143, Thomas 24).
Use a semicolon to separate multiple sources!
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143; Thomas 24).
What would make this correct?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (North and South 100).
If the author of the work is never provided
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (North and South 100).
What's missing in this citation of an ethnographic research (primary research) experience?
Nephew, Alissa. Observation of "Save Rockwell Plaza" protest demonstration. Target, Rockwell Plaza Shopping Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
Date! Added below:
Nephew, Alissa. Observation of "Save Rockwell Plaza" protest demonstration. Target, Rockwell Plaza Shopping Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 1 May 2019.
Identify all 5 of the letters in the acronym ACEIT.
Assertion
Citation
Explication
Interpretation
Transition
List at least three fact-checking websites. +100 bonus for a fourth.
When do you need an in-text citation?
When you're referencing information that is not your own original thought.
Quotes
Facts
Statistics / trends
Anything you got from someone else: conclusions, linkages, philosophical ideas, etc.
What would make this citation correct?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell).
If it was a web source without any page numbers!
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell).
Which YouTube video citation is right: 1, 2, both?
McGonigal, Jane. “Gaming and Productivity.” YouTube, uploaded by Big Think, 3 July 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkdzy9bWW3E.
“8 Hot Dog Gadgets put to the Test.” YouTube, uploaded by Crazy Russian Hacker, 6 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBlpjSEtELs.
Both are correct! If the "author" or main speaker / person in the video is different from the uploader, include both pieces of information.
McGonigal, Jane. “Gaming and Productivity.” YouTube, uploaded by Big Think, 3 July 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkdzy9bWW3E.
“8 Hot Dog Gadgets put to the Test.” YouTube, uploaded by Crazy Russian Hacker, 6 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBlpjSEtELs.
**daily double**
List all the letters in ACEIT
... AND, to get the double, provide a thorough explanation of the logic of this framework.
Assertion: sub-claim to support thesis
Citation: Because you are part of a research community
Explication: to provide needed context for your citations and to underscore how your citations relate to your assertion
Interpretation: how does this relate back to the thesis? what's the "so what" of the argument you're making here?
Transition: How does this idea flow into your next idea?
In which Bad Bunny music video does he rely on Japanese mythology to underscore his feeling of isolation from an ex?
Yonaguni