Writing.
Literary Analysis. Tips & Reminders.
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The Basics. These are just a few helpful hints on formal essay writing. These are taken from the most common trouble areas I have found in student writing.
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Basic Paper Formatting in Word. This document offers instruction on setting up headings, spacing, pagination, etc.
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Plagiarism. Don't Do it. Ever. Ever.
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Writing a Thesis Statement.
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Writing an Introduction.
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Writing a Conclusion.
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Integrating Quotes in an Essay.
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Use "Yes MA'AM" chart to incorporate textual evidence in your constructed response writing.
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MLA Citation. This offers general guidelines on MLA in-text citation, and it includes an example of a Works Cited page.
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Outline Writing.
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Common Grammar/Usage/Spelling Mistakes.
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Constructed Response Writing. We will be focusing on concise written answers for CR questions. You will see many of these types of questions throughout the semester, including on the English II EOC.
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Complete Essay Writing Guide.
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Research.
Source Evaluation and Note-taking Sheet.
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Reliable Sources. A guide to reliable internet sources when conducting research.
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What's reliable? What's unreliable? Use the examples below to determine the reliability of your own internet sources.
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Research Databases/Source Sites.
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ProQuest.
To access ProQuest, you will need the user name ArdreyKell and password Knights. Click on the "My Products" page. Then click on the SIRS database to use for research Owl Purdue.
Here you will find MLA information, including how to cite the oddball stuff, like videos and anything else that may seem complicated. Easy Bib.
You already know EasyBib is your best friend. Don't forget: if you want EasyBib to create your Works Cited page for you, you will need to export to a Word Document. (Did you know? You can export sources from ProQuest into EasyBib. Winner!) Also remember: double-check EasyBib. The citations aren't always perfect or complete, so check them against your actual website. |