Writing Conventions
What is the first sentence of each paragraph?
A topic sentence
How should you organize your Works Cited/References citations?
In alphabetical order
What formatting is accepted in the course?
APA and MLA
What format must be used for organizing project 2?
IMRAD
I go moo (I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow)
Moo (I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow)
Moo (I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow)
Moo (I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow, I'm a cow)
Doja Cat's MOOO!
What is confirmation bias?
When we research only to confirm our outlook/bias
How should you format an in-text citation for MLA?
(Last name page number).
Cite it and create a note on how you used the program.
What is the word minimum for Project 2?
1500 words
Your beauty is beyond compare with flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring, your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene.
Dolly Parton's Jolene
What is a hugging quote?
A hugging quote means that you grammatically introduce a quote and expand on it through analysis.
How should you format an in-text citation for a direct quote in APA?
(Last name, year of publication, page number).
What is an example of preliminary work?
Annotated Bibliographies,
Rough Drafts
Self-reviews
Peer-reviews
Do you still need to analyze a brand/character in project 2?
yes
One, two, three, uh
My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know fo sho (uh)
But does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me walk out the door? (Ah)
Outkast's Hey Ya
What should we do if we include a photo into our text?
Include a description of the photo, and a citation if it was retrieved through research.
When should you include an in-text citation?
Anytime you are referencing ideas/information that are not your own.
What is the paper format policy for the course for every paper?
How many library/scholarly sources do you need for project 2?
4
Guess this means you're sorry
You're standin' at my door
Guess this means you take back
All you said before
Like how much you wanted
Anyone but me
Said you'd never come back
But here you are again
Kelly Clarkson's My Life Would Suck Without You
What is the purpose of an abstract?
To summarize your ideas so that a reader can know what your essay will be about.
Why should we include citations ?
To build creditability for a reader to believe our ideas.
How should you title your document when you upload it to Canvas?
First name initial. last name title of assignment
ex: A.Lopez Research Essay Part 1 Draft
What specifically do you need to break down in the archival approach?
The identity of the brand/character and how it affects people at a social or cultural level.
I fly with the stars, in the skies
I am no longer trying to survive
I believe that life is a prize
But to live, doesn't mean you're alive
Don't worry 'bout me, and who I fire
I get what I desire, it's my empire
And yes, I call the shots, I am the umpire
I sprinkle holy water, upon a vampire
Nicki Minaj's Moment 4 Life