Common Errors
What is a comma splice?
It occurs when two independent clauses are joined by just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
Where does the comma go? "Let's eat Grandma!"
Let's eat, Grandma!
Where is Prof. E's office located. Building and room number.
Payne Hall 121
How should the title of your paper be formatted in MLA style?
Centered, not bold or underlined, same font and size as the rest.
What are the three main components of an Essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Correct the following fragment: "Because I forgot the exam was today."
I forgot the exam was today.
When should a semicolon be used instead of a comma?
To separate two independent clauses when they are not joined by a conjunction.
True or False: Peer Review is optional.
False. Peer Review is required and graded.
What information is needed in a standard MLA header?
Student's name, instructor's name, course name, and date
What is the point of starting an essay off with an effective hook?
Starting an essay with an effective hook is crucial because it grabs the reader's attention immediately, setting the tone for the rest of the essay.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: "Its a problem that we need to solve quickly."
It's a problem that we need to solve quickly.
Insert the correct punctuation: "She won however she missed the ceremony."
She won; however, she missed the ceremony.
What is the policy for late essay submissions in this course?
If an essay is submitted past the due date, the maximum grade achievable is a C, provided it fulfills the criteria outlined in the rubric.
Provide the correct in-text citation for a source with two authors named John Smith and Jane Doe on page 123.
(Smith and Doe 123)
Where does the thesis statement appear in an essay?
At the beginning (introduction) and end (conclusion) of an essay. (Note that the thesis statement has to be restated in a different way in the conclusion.)
Correct the faulty parallelism: "She likes cooking, jogging, and to read."
She likes cooking, jogging, and reading.
Correctly punctuate the list: "The colors red blue green and yellow."
The colors red, blue, green, and yellow.
What is the usual deadline 'TIME' for assignments on D2L?
11:59pm
How do you cite a source in the text and in the Works Cited page if it has three or more authors in MLA style?
Use the first author's last name followed by "et al."
What is a signal phrase?
A phrase that introduces material from a source, often including the author’s name and a verb that suggests the author’s intent or approach.
Fix the misplaced modifier: "Running quickly improves your health dramatically."
Dramatically running quickly improves your health.
Provide the correct punctuation for the introductory clause: "In spite of the rain we went walking."
In spite of the rain, we went walking.
How many MAJOR assignments are part of this class?
3 (Essay 1, Essay 2, and the Final Portfolio)
What are the formatting requirements for a Works Cited page in MLA style?
Use a hanging indent for each entry
Give an example of a signal phrase for introducing an author's claim.
According to John Doe,..." or "John Doe argues that...