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Incorporating Sources
MLA Citation
Organization
Thesis Statements
The Writing Process
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The maximum percentage of your paper that can be quotes

What is 10%

100

Define a parenthetical in-text citation. How is it formatted and what is included

What is parenthesis around the author(s) last name(s) and a page # (if provided). The period goes on the outside of parenthesis (unless it is a block quote).

100

The reason why a topic sentence is also known as a mini-thesis

What is because a topic sentence determines the focus for a body paragraph, much like a thesis statement determines the focus of an entire paper

100

The formatting required to help your instructor and peers identify your Seminar 3 paper's thesis.

What is underlining

100

It is a good time to work with a tutor during what stage(s) of the writing process

What is during all the stages of the writing process

200

What needs to be included at the beginning of a body paragraph before you integrate a quote or paraphrase

What is a topic sentence

200

Define a signal phrase in-text citation

What is leading into a quote with a citation, which includes listing the author’s full name and credentials (if a page number is provided, it follows the quote in parenthesis)

200

The “heart” or “foundation” of an essay that conveys your argument in a nutshell

What is a thesis statement

200

The place a thesis traditionally appears in an essay.

What is at the end of the introduction

200

During the brainstorming and pre-writing stage, what you do not need to worry about

What are mechanics, grammar, spelling, organization, and formal writing conventions

300

Define the differences between a quote and a paraphrase

Differences

  • Quote = a source’s exact words rendered with quotation marks
  • Paraphrase = a passage of specific information from a source that you have put into your own words
300

The place where a web page typically lists the publisher information for a works cited entry

What is at the bottom of a webpage next to the copyright symbol ©

300

The type of hook typically used with a paper that has a two-paragraph introduction

What is a narrative, which could be a personal story or someone else’s. It could also be historical context and/or a perplexing or hypothetical scenario.

300

Explain why this is not a thesis: What causes the protagonist’s mental health to decline in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”?

What is because it is phrased as a question and not a statement

300

Another word for note taking that means to actively engage with a text

What is annotation

400

Define the similarities between a quote and a paraphrase

Similarities

  • Quotes and paraphrases both require an in-text citation that connects to a works cited entry
  • Sandwich quotes and paraphrases between your own words of analysis
400

The in-text citation information used for a source without an author

What is the title of the article (or source)

400

What should be avoided in your introduction (with the exception of your hook) and saved for a body paragraph

What is to provide in-depth information or quotes. This should be saved for your body paragraphs. The exception to this rule is if you reference a shocking statistic or a quote for your hook.

400

The two building blocks to form an argumentative thesis

What are an opinion and supporting reasons

400

The difference between revision and editing/proofreading

What is:

  • Revision = Moving, adding, and/or cutting content. It could also entail a change in focus, such as selecting a different audience and/or purpose
  • Editing/Proofreading = Fixing nit-picky grammar and mechanics
500

I.C.E. helps you remember how to effectively incorporate a source’s information. List what each letter in this acronym represents.

What are:

  • Introduce (set up reference to a source’s information with your own words, such as leading into a quote)
  • Cite (credit where the information came from with an in-text citation that connects to a source on your works cited page)
  • Explain (show how the source information supports your thesis)
500

Define an indirect quote and explain what information needs to be included in the signal phrase and parenthetical citation

  • What is quoting a speaker in source who is not the author.
  • What requires one to credit the speaker in the signal phrase and to credit the author (the source’s works cited entry) in the parenthetical citation with the phrase “qtd. in” before it.
  • For example: Professor Jin Li from Brown University explains, “the focus is on the process of persisting through it despite the challenges, not giving up, and that's what leads to success” (qtd. in Spiegel).
500

List the three types of body paragraphs

What are:

  • Background information paragraphs
  • Paragraphs that assert an opinion or reason for your thesis
  • Paragraphs that address oppositional concerns (reasons why someone might disagree with your thesis, and you must respond to their opinion--reasserting your stance on the topic)
500

Explain why this thesis would not work as an academic argument: George Orwell is the best British author because his books are entertaining and timeless.

What is because it is a subjective feeling or a personal preference

500

The five stages of the writing process

What are:

  • Pre-Write
  • Plan Your Structure/Organization 
  • Write a Rough Draft and Incorporate Sources
  • Peer Review
  • Revise, edit, and proofread