Essay Requirements
How long does your essay need to be (not including the reference page)?
3 pages
True or false, a really good research essay includes body paragraphs that are a blend of quotes and paraphrases.
True
What is the minimum number of sources you can use in your essay?
6
Exactly how many paragraphs is this essay?
5
Should you end body paragraphs with a quote or with your own words and ideas?
When you paraphrase a sentence, is it OK to change just a few words?
No. To paraphrase, you must put the information 95-100% in your own words. Otherwise, you are plagiarizing, or your writing won't make sense.
1
What is due on August 2nd in this class?
The final draft of the essay and the reflection letter.
If you quote a sentence from a source in your essay, what 3 things must you include.
a signal phrase, quotation marks, and in-text citation
What is the minimum number of paraphrases required in each BODY paragraph?
1
Can you pass this class if you don't submit a portfolio?
No
Should there be a reference page citation for every source used in your essay?
Yes
What are the 2 things that MUST be in your conclusion?
- your thesis rephrased and a quote from a source.
Can you submit an essay that was written for and graded in another class?
No. This is plagiarism. The portfolio will fail.
Should you include sources from worksheet 1 and 2 on your reference page, even if you didn't end up using them in the paper?
No -- only the sources used in the paper should be on the reference page.