MLA Citations

Below you will see an example for the format of a Works Cited page.

Works Cited "Buffalo, New York Area, Great Lakes, Lake-Effect Snow Impacts: At Least 5 Dead, State of Emergency Declared - Weather.com." The Weather Channel. 19 Nov. 2014. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.weather.com/news/commuter-conditions/buffalo-new-york-great-lakes-snow-20141119>. "Lake-Effect Snow Hammers South Buffalo, New York, Great Lakes - Weather.com." The Weather Channel. 19 Nov. 2014. Web. 19 Nov. 2014. <http://www.weather.com/news/lake-effect-snow-buffalo-new-york-great-lakes-photos-20141118>.

Here is the link for Citation Machine that we used in class. 

When you are on the website follow these instructions:

1. Choose MLA citation style
2. Choose "website"
3. Paste the URL from you article into the box provide
4. Click "search websites"
5. Most likely, the website will be found by Citation Machine. If the correct website is found choose "select"
6. A page will show you exactly what information they were able to collect. Click "continue to final step" at the bottom of the page.
7. Include any additional information you can find that Citation Machine could not find (for example-publication date or publisher)
8. Copy and Paste your new citation to a NEW page in your document "Mini Research Project __" document. 
9. Title the Page " Works Cited" as demonstrated in the example above. 

Next, you will need to include parenthetical citations. Simply put the last name of the author of your article OR your article title in parenthesis after your paraphrased information. This is will be demonstrated and checked in class. 

Plagiarism and Paraphrasing

Paraphrase Tips:

1. Read and reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning.
2. Don't look at the original when you are paraphrasing.
3. Check your paraphrase against the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses the key information.
4. Remember to give credit to the source where the idea originated...We will do this together on Friday. 

Adapted from:Purdue Owl



Using the tips above and the information discussed in class to complete the following paraphrase practice document:
Paraphrase Practice Document

Research Chart

• Click on the link below.
• When you are on the document you need to make yourself a copy.
• Go to "file" and click "make a copy"
• Title your copy of the chart "Mini Research Project and your period number (example-if you are in first period, it should be "Mini Research Project 1"

Research Chart

Mini Research Project

This assignment is for the purpose of introducing you to summarizing/paraphrasing, and how to complete a Works Cited page. There will be ample time to complete this project in class if you use your time wisely. However, if you are unable to complete this in class time it will be homework.

The final copy should be shared (see #5 below) to me by Monday, November 24. If you plan to be out the week of Thanksgiving, you’ll need to have your project done by Friday, November 21.

Instructions:

1.          Find two online news articles regarding the November 2014 cold snap. The article should be from   a credible source (we will discuss criteria for a credible source in class) and appropriate for academic research. Copy and Paste the pieces of the article you plan to include and the URL to the document I shared with you on your Google Drive.

2.          Read the articles thoroughly. Find three quotes (no more than four sentences long) that you feel present the main idea or key information from the web article.

3.          Paraphrase each piece of the article individually in the document shared with you. Remember what we discussed in class about paraphrasing and quoting sources.

4.          Make a Works Cited page for the two articles used (to go on the same document as your research chart—at the end on its own page). Remember you can use citationmachine.net as demonstrated in class. This must be a complete Works Cited page in MLA format (not just the URL link).

5.          Share the document with me: brianna.oliveira@trussvillecityschools.org

The title of your document must be “Mini Research Project ___” plus your period number so I can find it in my inbox. (ex. “Mini Research Project 4” if you are in 4th period)

In order to receive full credit on this assignment (100 points) you must complete all of the above requirements. Every requirement for this assignment will be discussed or reviewed in class. If you should need any additional help with MLA format or citing sources correctly check out the following links:

Purdue Owl

Citation Machine

Credible or Not?

Remember the criteria for determining if an online source is good for academic research:

C--Credible
A--Accurate
R--Reasonable
S--Support

Summary of the CARS Checklist for research source evaluation

Credibility

Trustworthy source, the quality of evidence and argument, author's credentials, known or respected authority, organizational support.

Goal: an authoritative source; a source that supplies some good evidence that allows you to trust it.

Accuracy

Up-to-date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy.

Goal: a source that is correct today (not yesterday); a source that gives the whole truth.

Reasonableness

Fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of slanted tone.

Goal: a source that engages the subject thoughtfully and reasonably; a source concerned with the truth.

Support

Listed sources, contact information, claims supported, documentation supplied. 

Goal: a source that provides convincing evidence for the claims made; a source you can triangulate (find at least two other sources that support it). 

Is this website credible?

Use your notes and the information discussed in class to determine if the above website is a good resource.  

Prepositional Poem

Prepositional Poem Directions

1. Listen to examples read in class.
2. Brainstorm to find a topic you would like to write about.
3. Using your list of prepositions, write a prepositional poem.
• Each line should start with a preposition.
• Each line should contain one prepositional phrase (not a complete sentence).
• Your poem should be at least 10 lines long
• Use a variety of prepositions to build meaning and create a “picture” for your readers.
4. Read your poem out loud to check on flow and rhythm. Revise as needed.
5. Read your poem to check for errors (spelling errors, funny spacing, etc.)
6. Use the checklist below to check your poem one last time before printing to turn in.
   

Prepositional Poem Checklist

• Does the poem contain at least 10 prepositional phrases?
• Does each line begin with a preposition?
• Does the poem balance the prepositions to create meanings and/or images for the reader?
• Does the poetry have a flow, pattern and/or rhythm when read aloud?
• Has the poem been proofread for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar errors?

Preposition/Comma Usage Study Guide

Students were given a study guide in class on Friday, 11/07/14. Students worked on the study guide in class. It will be checked on Wednesday (11/12/14) for completion, and we will go over the answers in class. If you have lost your study guide, here is the link to print a new one.


Preposition/Comma Usage Study Guide


The test is on Thursday, 11/13/14.

Revising Simple Sentences

We have been taking notes on prepositions, prepositional phrases, compound sentences, and complex sentences. This information should help you have better sentence variety in your writing. Below, you will see a few examples of simple sentences revised into compound and/or complex sentences.

Simple	Not Simple
I love apples	I love apples, and you love bananas
Maria loves limes.	Although she hates lemons, Maria loves limes.
Maria served punch.	Maria served punch because it is delicious, and it contains lime juice.

Using your notes, revise the following simple sentences into compound, complex, or compound-complex sentences. You do not need to write the simple sentence, only your revised version. When necessary, you can add prepositional phrases, too. When making your revisions, be sure to properly use commas. 

1. Some students like to study in the mornings.
2. Juan and Arturo play football every afternoon.
3. They hope to play for HTHS.
4. Alicia goes to the library and studies every day.
5. She makes good grades.
6. Marhsall and Allie play basketball.
7. The players dribbled the basketball.
8. The team won the game.
9. They were very happy.
10. The team ate ice cream at Dairy Queen. 

Preposition Notes/Comma Usage Notes

A copy of these notes were given in class. Students are responsible for filling in the notes from class discussions. Also, the sentences listed on the notes were used for practicing concepts regarding identifying prepositional phrases and proper comma usage.

If you have lost your copy, you can print the notes from the following links. You are responsible for filling in the information from a classmate's notes (unless you were absent).

Preposition Notes

Compound/Complex Sentence Notes (Comma Usage)

Be sure to use the notes when studying for your test. The test is scheduled for Thursday, 11/13/14.