Plagiarism
What is an in-text citation and what information does it have?
An in-text citation is a citation within the text itself. It has the author's last name and the page number.
What is a clause?
A group of words with a subject and a predicate (verb).
The title should always be larger than the rest of the text.
False
I told everyone michael's secret, so he was very angry with me.
Names are proper nouns and must be capitalized.
What are conjunctions?
A linking word used to connect clauses in a sentence.
What is a signal phrase?
A phrase that is used to introduce a quote or paraphrase. This distinguishes your words from an outside source.
What is a sentence fragment?
A sentence missing either a subject or a predicate.
MLA format requires the entire text to be in Times New Roman, size 12, and double-spaced.
True.
I went to the store yesterday I bought some apples
Fused sentence and there is no period.
Should you use contractions in a formal paper?
No. Contractions give a sense of informality.
What is paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing is putting the author's idea into your own words.
What is a comma splice?
When citing, you should include in-text citations and a works cited page.
True
I love hiking. And riding my bike.
The second clause is a fragment.
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
An independent clause is a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand on its own.
According to the bestselling book, Canines in History, dogs have played a "pivotal role in the development of civilization."
Plagiarism. The author is not credited nor is the page number shown.
What is a fused sentence or run-on?
Multiple independent clauses combined without any punctuation and/or conjunctions.
Book titles should be within quotation marks.
False. Book titles are italicized and article titles are within quotation marks.
I borrowed Julias textbook for class.
Insert an apostrophe to show possession.
What is a colon? How is it used?
It sets off a series of items, redefine, or explains an idea.
Brown asserts that it would be highly beneficial for people to exercise at least three times a week (47).
Not plagiarized.
What is a semicolon and how is it used?
A semicolon is a form of punctuation used to combine two independent clauses without a conjunction.
Your name, the instructor's name, the type of essay, and the date should be in the top left margin.
False. It should have your name, the instructor's name, the course number, and the date.
Although I am lactose intolerant; I love to eat pizza.
Misuse of a semicolon.
What day is Easter on this year?
April 9th