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).
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:
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