MLA
Norton Textbook
EN 102
Alabama
Pop Culture
100
What must you include in ALL parenthetical citations?
The author's last name or the title of the work if the author is unknown.
100
Who is Lt. Heather "Lucky" Penney?
A F-16 pilot profiled by Steven Hendrix.
100
What is the total word count for this semester's writing?
6000 words
100
Who was the starting quarterback that led the Crimson Tide to the 2011 and 2012 National Championships?
AJ McCarron
100
This 2016 superhero film follows Wade Wilson as he hunts down the man who gave him a scarred physical appearance.
Deadpool
200
When do you include an in-text citation?
Any time you use or refer to a source. (or) All paraphrases and direct quotations.
200
Who was "born with rattlesnake poison in his blood"?
Jimmy Santiago Baca
200
Who is the Director of the First-Year Writing Program?
Dr. Luke Niiler
200
What is Alabama's state bird?
The Yellowhammer
200
In "Formation," Beyonce references the birthplaces of her parents. Where is her Father from?
Alabama
300
What does "MLA" stand for?
Modern Language Association
300
Identify at least four different types of evidence you can include in an argumentative essay.
Facts, statistics, examples, authorities, anecdotes, scenarios, case studies and observations, textual evidence, and/or visuals.
300
What is the name of the library's primary search engine?
Scout
300
The Vulcan is the world's largest cast iron statue. Where in Alabama is it located?
Birmingham
300
What are the names of the four main characters in the GOLDEN GIRLS?
Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia
400
What is a "signal phrase"?
A phrase that introduces the reader to a source by naming the author of the source and/or by providing brief context of the source.
400
An essay in the textbook features two images comparing Hillary and Bill Clinton. What are the Clintons doing in these images?
Throwing the first ball.
400
What are the two ways a student can receive an "NC" (No Credit) for the course?
If the final grade for the class is below a C- or if the student has excessive (more than 4) absences.
400
Known as "Rocket City," this city is famous for its work with U.S. space missions.
Huntsville
400
What is the opening line to the theme song of THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR?
"Now this is the story all about how..."
500
Provide the Works Cited citation for the following information: *"Why EN 101 Matters" by Tracy Ghirardelli (article in an online journal) *Title of online journal: English Composition Studies *Volume/issue: Volume 4, No. 2 *Date of publication: 2016 *Page range: 23-35 *URL: ua.rolltide.edu/file/Ghirardelli-Vol4.pdf
Ghirardelli, Tracy. "Why EN 101 Matters." English Composition Studies (italicized), vol. 4, no. 2. 2016, pp. 23-35, ua.rolltide.edu/file/Ghirardelli-Vol4.pdf. (+hanging indent)
500
Provide the Works Cited entry for the Norton textbook.
Bullock, Richard, and Maureen Daly Goggin. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings (italicized). W.W. Norton & Company, 2016. (+hanging indent)
500
Who was our personal librarian this semester?
James Gilbreath
500
Where does the name "Tuscaloosa" originate from?
From the legendary Chief Tuskaloosa. [from the Choctaw words "tushka" meaning warrior and "lusa" meaning black]
500
Name at least three of Kris Jenner's grandchildren.
North, Saint, Penelope, Mason, Reign, Dream