SPAT Outline
What does SPAT stand for?
Subject, Purpose, Audience, Task.
What does the CARS Method stand for?
Credible, Accurate, Reasonable, Support.
Which of the following is plagiarism?
a) Quoting a source and giving credit
b) Paraphrasing a source and including an in-text citation
c) Copying a sentence from a website without citing it
d) Summarizing a source in your own words with a citation
C
Which part is missing from this citation?
“Uniforms are helpful” (14).
a) Author’s last name
b) Page number
c) Quotation marks
d) Punctuation
A
List three 8th grade appropriate transition words.
Furthermore, In addition to my previous point, Moreover, etc.
What sentence is the most important sentence of your essay and is the only thing that should be written all the way out in your outline?
Thesis Statement
When determining what sources are credible, what method should we use?
CARS Method
Which of the following is the BEST example of a properly cited quote?
a) According to Smith, “Uniforms increase equality.” (14).
b) According to Smith “Uniforms increase equality.” (14).
c) According to Smith, “Uniforms increase equality” (14).
d) According to Smith, “Uniforms increase equality,” (14).
C
Why is it important to include a Works Cited Page at the end of your essay?
It helps us give credit where credit is due and not copy someone else's work unfairly.
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background, Thesis Statement.
List the parts of a body paragraph in order.
Transition, Topic Sentence, Evidence (x2), Explanation (x2)
How can we determine if a source is credible?
Looking at the domain suffix, up to date, few grammar and spelling errors, etc.
In your in-text citation, what order should your punctuation go in?
Quotation, Citation, Punctuation.
What does plagiarism mean?
Taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own.
What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Your argument + 3 reasons why.
What sentence in your body paragraphs introduces your reason and what you will be talking about?
Topic Sentence
Why is it important to make sure that the sources we use are up to date?
Things change, so it is important that we use recent sources so that they are accurate.
Which quote is punctuated incorrectly?
a) “Students learn best in comfortable clothing,” says Lopez (45).
b) Lopez explains, “Uniforms limit individuality” (22).
c) “Uniforms cost families too much” (Brown 11).
d) “School uniforms are important.” (Taylor 8).
D
In MLA format, what comes immediately after the quotation marks?
a) A period
b) The in-text citation
c) A comma
d) Nothing
B
After you provide evidence in an essay, you must...
Hint: This info should NOT be included in your outline to save you time and effort.
Explain or provide commentary.
How long should it take you to complete a SPAT outline?
About 15 minutes
What does it mean when a source has a bias?
They favor one side or the other, they are trying to convince you of something, or they are trying to sell you something.
Correct the following quote.
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" (Poe)
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" (Poe).
What order should your Works Cited page be in?
Alphabetical Order
Your body paragraphs should include at least how many pieces of evidence?
2