Vocab
To leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully
What is omit?
In proper MLA heading, this should go directly below the writer's name.
What is the teacher's name?
If you have sources, you should always have this at the end of your paper
What is a works cited page?
This stage is the first step in the writing process
What is brainstorming/prewriting?
The name of a small human, Dr. Towey's son, who is very fond of snacks.
What is Patrick?
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
What is abundant?
This is the font and size of a proper MLA paper.
What is 12pt Times New Roman?
Usually, you should only include sources published within this time frame.
What is the last five years?
This is one of the most effective editing techniques, but make sure to warm up your voice first.
What is reading your paper out loud?
A Jesuit university, Dr. Towey went here for his undergraduate degree.
What is Saint Louis University?
To examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
What is to analyze?
MLA is an acronym for this group of academics.
What is the Modern Language Association?
If your source does not have this, you should be very, very suspicious
What is an author?
Your weakest paragraph should come at this point in your paper
What is the middle?
This was the year Vianney was founded
What is 1960?
Able to catch fire and burn easily
What is combustible?
An in-text citation should always refer the reader to this page by naming either the author or the article title.
What is the Works Cited page?
A good source for your paper will always have lots of these, some of which you could check out yourself.
What are sources?
You should just do this if you have writer's block.
What is get something down on paper/start your paper?
We all remember the pick on the goal line during Seattle's Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. Tell me this: The name of the cornerback who got the interception.
Who is Malcolm Butler?
Not or no longer needed or useful; repetitive
What is redundant?
This should always come at the end of an in-text citation, unless the source is a website
What are page numbers?
This website is the best place to start your background research.
What is wikipedia?
The tone you should have when reviewing a peer's work.
What is kind but critical?
This trade agreement was the subject of the debate we watched in class as an example.
What is NAFTA?