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Warm-up 03/11/2013

Warm-up 03/11/2013. Edit the following sentences FOR GRAMMAR ERRORS: After hearing that the Statue of Liberty did not have a pedestal, Joseph Pulitzer began a campaign to raise money for the construction of one.

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Warm-up 03/11/2013

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  1. Warm-up 03/11/2013 Edit the following sentences FOR GRAMMAR ERRORS: • After hearing that the Statue of Liberty did not have a pedestal, Joseph Pulitzer began a campaign to raise money for the construction of one. • One of the most common types of mistakes that inexperienced physicians make is misreading symptoms; another that occurs about as frequently is recommending inappropriate treatment. THESE ARE NOW BEING COLLECTED AT THE END OF THE WEEK! The information we learn in the warm-up will be bonus questions on quizzes. Turn in your research question/topic to the back!

  2. Quiz Time! • Our President’s name is… Barack Obama • Today’s date is March 11, 2013

  3. What is a thesis statement? Ashort statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence. • 3 points • One sentence • Answers the research question.

  4. What is a thesis statement made of? • A thesis statement is made up of at least 3 claims. • A claim is what you are arguing for.

  5. Thesis Statement Examples: • Running is beneficial because it is fun, it takes commitment, and it burns calories. • Elephants are terrible pets because they are extremely heavy, take up a lot of space, and are very loud. • The benefits of having Lebron as my husband are that he is handsome, he has a lot of money, and he is a professional athlete.

  6. There are two types of evidence: • First hand research is research you have conducted yourself such as interviews, experiments, surveys, or personal experience and anecdotes. • Second hand research is research you are getting from various texts that has been supplied and compiled by others such as books, periodicals, and websites.

  7. How do I know if a source is credible? Who is the author? • Credible sources are written by authors respected in their fields of study. • Credible authors will cite their sources.

  8. How do I know if a source is credible? What is the author’s purpose? • Is the author presenting a neutral, objective view of a topic? • Is the author advocating one specific view of a topic? • Who is funding the research or writing of this source? • A source written from a particular point of view may be credible, but don't limit your coverage of a topic to one side of a debate.

  9. Be especially careful when evaluating Internet sources! • Never use Web sites where an author cannot be determined, unless the site is associated with a reputable institution such as a respected university or government program. • Beware of using sites like Wikipedia because anyone can add or change content.

  10. What does a FIRST page look like for MLA? Last Name 1 First Name Last Name Teacher Class MLA Date Title blahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblah

  11. What does the LAST page look like for MLA? Works Cited "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009. "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009. "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.

  12. What is an Annotated Bibliography? • An annotated bibliography includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources. • A short paragraph (five sentences MINIMUM). • SUMMARIZE • ASSESS • Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source? • REFLECT • Once you've summarized and assessed a source, you need to ask how it fits into your research. Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

  13. Study this sample format… • Your test on Friday will look similar to this: • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/13/ • As long as you can remember this format, you will be okay! • Do not worry about memorizing the citation patterns for anything other than the three we learned!

  14. Homework • Due WEDNESDAY: THESIS STATEMENTS • Due by Wednesday, March 18 at midnight: • 10 cited sources for your research. • 5 sources will be annotated. • Your research paper will be 8 pages long. The rubric will come later.

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