Citations
Why do we use citations?
To give credit to someone when writing
To keep from plagiarizing
In the article, "Why are nurses leaving the workforce" Stokes states that.....
What value does descriptive language add to a story/narrative?
It helps the readers visualize the text better, and adds needed details to the paper.
When writing a review and analysis paper what must remain the main focus of the paper with continual references?
The main source- Podcast, TedTalk, Article
True or False- You must include both a signaling and parenthetical citation when citing information in your paper
False- the two are interchangeable but a healthy balance of both is key
Parenthetical in-text citations (Brown) are included after the punctuation or before the punctuation
Before
Give an example of when it may be a good alternative to paraphrase instead of including a direct quote
When including numerical data- percentages, ratios, numbers etc.
When a quote gets too long
When the amount of quotes used start to over shadow your voice
Describe what the dramatic arc is used for when writing a story
Used to help sequence a story, leading up to some main idea or a big moment
What does in mean to analyze a source
To dive deeper into an idea by providing a deeper interpretation that goes beyond just surface level ideas
True or False- When writing with an MLA header in the top left corner it is ok you cite your sources in APA format
False- MLA headers should only include MLA citations- If you have APA citations you need to include an APA cover page separate from your document instead of the MLA header
Describe the difference between a direct quote and paraphrased material
Direct quotes: word for word someone else's words
Paraphrase: rewriting a quote in your own words
True or False:
It is ok to include a direct quote in your paper as its own sentence
False- you always want to lead into your quotes so they don't stand as their own sentences
Name the five components of the dramatic arc in order
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion
What are some ways you can provide an analysis in a review and analysis paper?
Express an agreement or disagreement about a topic or findings
use research to provide a deeper interpretation or to extract a bigger picture
providing the "so what" of a topic
express gaps in original research
What building has the most stories
A library
What are the two different ways to include an in-text citation in your paper
Parenthetical and Introductory/Signaling
What are four things you need when including a direct quote into your paper?
1. A lead- it states, is had been found that, research suggests, etc.
2. The quote itself
3. An explanation, further context for the quote
4. The in-text citations
describe what the climax is in the dramatic arc
The highest point of the text
True or False: Providing an analysis of a source is simply just restating what the original author has already said with more research
False: An analysis must do more than just restate the main ideas, it should dive deeper into the original concepts by providing new thinking and new results.
The Future
When creating a works cited page in MLA format what all should you remember to do on your works cited page (must get at least 3/5)
Title centered (works cited)
Alphabetical order
Hanging indentations
Proper MLA format
Double spaced
Instead of ending a paragraph with a quote or citation what can you do before moving on to your next paragraph
Further explain, synthesize, or contextualize the information in your own words
Give a transitioning sentence into your next topic or paragraph.
How should you transition from one paragraph to the next? (Think about sentences)
With a closing sentence for one paragraph that relates to the opening sentence in the next paragraph. Transitioning sentences.
True or False: The following is an example of a good analysis. Explain
"Students continue to balance the demands of being a student-athlete while managing their coursework. When you are part of competitive travel teams from a young age, there is constant pressure to perform at a high level. Each game is another chance to prove yourself and many feel the immense stress of constantly being watched by scouts and coaches."
False:
We don't know what is being analyzed
This is mostly factual and there is not deeper interpretation
It feels more surface level- summary not an analysis
Restates the original thought in different ways
AI- Not good
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A Sponge