MLA
What style are we using for our senior research paper?
MLA
How many pages should your paper be?
8-10
"What are these things called?"
Quotations
Is it important to face the audience when you do a presentation or should you hide under your desk?
Face the Audience
Introduction
beginning of paper including your thesis statement
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Do you need to complete this to graduate?
Yes!
Which is correct when citing something in your paper?
(Costa 345)
(Costa, "Wins Award for Teaching" 345)
(Costa 345)
How long is your presentation?
5-10 minutes
Body Paragraph
middle of paper which presents deeper view of your thesis statement
What font should an MLA paper use?
Times New Roman
Why did we go to the library?
to find information about our topic from sources we trust
What is the name of the author in the following citation?
(Smith 765)
Smith
Will I use my slides when giving my presentation?
Yes!
Conclusion
Wrap up of a writing at the end of a paper
What size should your font be?
12
What is a source?
an article, book or paper written by someone else that we use in our paper
What is plagiarism?
Copying another person's words without citation
Should I stand up straight when giving my presentation or fidget and hide?
Stand up straight and be confident!
Works Cited Page
List of all the sources used in a paper
Should your MLA paper be single spaced or double spaced?
Double spaced
What is a thesis statement?
1 or 2 sentences in the introduction that states what the paper intends to discuss or prove
"High School Graduation Coaches: Supporting At-Risk High School Students"
Dunnavant, Heather Elise. Lindenwood University. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2014. 3720302.
Who is the author of this article?
Heather Elise Dunnavant
When giving a presentation, what is most important to do with your audience?
Make eye contact
Credible Source
Trusted place to find information