MLA Format
What font do you need to use in MLA format?
Times New Roman
What format is required to write your paper in?
MLA Format
Should you write your paper in the active or passive voice?
Active!
What week are we in class?
Seven!
Name someone who is a Nursing major in this class
Raise your hand if you are a nursing major!
What spacing do you use in MLA format?
Double space
What day is the assignment due?
Sunday, October 20th at 11:59pm
What should every paragraph begin with?
A topic sentence that clearly outlines your paragraph
What is the final major assignment for this course?
Your UConn Journey assignment
Name someone who is in the business school (or a business-related major) in this class
Raise your hand if you are a business major!
What margins are needed for the top, bottom, and sides of the page?
One inch margins on all sides
How many pages are you required to write for the paper?
2-3 FULL pages
What are these called?
Isn't, couldn't, wouldn't, didn't, etc.
Contractions (and you should not use them in your paper!)
What day is the last day of classes for this semester?
Friday, December 6th
Name someone who is NOT from Connecticut in this class
Raise your hand if you are NOT from Connecticut!
When numbering your pages, what information is needed?
Last name and page number
Example: Cooper 1
How should your paper be structured and organized?
Following the two sets of questions in the assignment guide
What phrase could you use to shorten these?
"In order to" or "Is able to"
To or can
What day will the Center for Career Development be visiting our course?
November 6th
Name someone who lives in Towers in this class
Raise your hand if you live in Towers!
What information is needed in the header of your paper?
Your name, instructor's name, course title, and date
Sydney McCartan
Instructor Sarah Cooper
UNIV 1800 First Year Experience
October 9, 2024
What is one question that the paper asks you to talk about?
What do you think people notice about you when they first see you? What assumptions do you think they make? What would you like people to know about you when they first see or meet you? How did you come to learn about a certain identity you hold in your life? How did has this changed due to the environment you are now in? Have you experienced oppression or discrimination due to an identity you hold? Have you experienced privilege due to an identity you hold?
What should every paragraph end with?
A transitional concluding sentence
How many total weeks do we have in this course together?
14! (we are halfway through!)
What is the name of Sarah's cat?
Ruby