Annotations
Name the first step in the seven-step annotation system.
underline key/important words in every sentence
How long is a typical summary of an article?
approximately one-half typed, double-spaced page
a sentence that gives the topic and point for a paragraph
topic sentence
What are the MLA format font and font size?
Times New Roman, size 12 font
name the five general parts of an academic essay (such as a cause/effect essay)
introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion
topic + point; left margin
What is the title formula/template for a summary title?
A Summary of "Article Title" by Author's Full Name
the sentence that gives the topic and point for an essay
thesis/thesis sentence/thesis statement
How is an MLA paper spaced and aligned?
double -spaced; left aligned
Write the title of an MLA sources/references page on the whiteboard.
Works Cited
What should be highlighted in every paragraph? What is the label?
topic sentence; ts
What must be mentioned several times in a summary paragraph?
the article author's last name or reference to the author
What is a transition sentence, and where is it used?
reminds the reader the previous body paragraph point and introduces the reader to the new paragraph point; a transition sentence may be used to begin body paragraph two, three, and so forth.
How is an MLA Works Cited page arranged?
alphabetically, typically by authors' last names, or if there is no author for an entry, by the first significant/long word in the title
name any three cause effect pattern transition signals
because of, due to, result of, effect of, reasons, results, consequences, therefore
What is the seventh annotation step? What is its label?
Highlight in a third color one sentence that is the thesis and shows the topic and point (central idea) for the entire article/essay. Label "T".
What must be excluded (omitted) from a summary? Name three things that must be omitted.
minor details/examples, opinions, direct quotations
What is background information? What is its purpose? Where is it placed?
information that gives the history, statistics, definitions, and/or relevance of the topic; gives the reader the needed information to understand the paper; placed between the hook and the thesis
Name three occasions in MLA format when special indenting is used.
indent the start of each new paragraph; indent block quotes; add a hanging indent for second and following lines in an entry on the Works Cited page
Name three ways, using transition signals, that a writer could begin a concluding sentence or a concluding paragraph.
finally, in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up, in summary
What are the three right margin annotations? What are their labels?
TC = text comments; Q = questions; V = vocabulary and definitions
What are the four required elements of a summary paragraph topic sentence?
article author's full name, article title, source document title, paraphrase of article thesis sentence
Name three types of recommended hooks for essay introductions.
stories/anecdotes, statistics, shocking facts, fascinating quotes
What is a block quote? Give three identifiers or ways that a block quote is set up in the essay.
four or more lines of prose or three or more lines of poetry; a freestanding quote that does not use quotation marks; double-indented (1/2 inch indent); is started on a new line; is introduced with a lead-in with a colon; the ending period comes before the citation
name summary paragraph reporting verbs (three)
explained, discussed, revealed, brought out, pointed out, described, shed light on