Influential American Research Project

What’s the difference??? Quotations – word for word from the original, should be used sparingly, and must be in quotation marks Paraphrasing – restating the original passage in your own words but keeping the same original meaning; any time you have three or more words together from the original source, it must have quotes! Summarizing – looking at the passage as a whole and summarizing the main idea. This is much shorter than the original Which of these would require an in-text citation?

What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s ideas as your own Two types: Intentional and Accidental http://turnitin.com/assets/en_us/ media/plagiarism-quiz/ http://turnitin.com/en_us/resources/blog /421-general/2553-melania-trump- trumped-by-plagiarism

Avoiding Plagiarism: It is considered plagiarism to present someone else’s ideas as your own even if you change the words. This includes interpretations of novels on websites such as Schmoop, Spark Notes, etc. These so called “study guides” could end up getting you into academic trouble. Do not even look at those websites! This also includes errors with intext citations. You will need to put information into your own words, use quotes if three or more words are the same in a row, and always provide in-text citations. This is a major assessment, and plagiarizing will have major consequences as outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy. Please put forth an honest effort in completing this assignment. Even though we are not writing the paper for some time, avoiding plagiarism begins with the note taking process.

Note taking Requirements You may complete a REAP Chart for each source Or, you may make note cards with the same information: Source Card Summary Card Quotation Card At least 5 paraphrase cards Each source is worth 8 points whether it is the 8 note cards or a REAP chart. These are due on Friday January 13th

6 Steps to Effective Paraphrasing Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning. Set the original aside, and write your paraphrase on a note card. Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you envision using this material. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase. Check your rendition with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form. Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phraseology you have borrowed exactly from the source. Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can credit it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into your paper. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/619/1/

Paraphrase Practice The twenties were the years when drinking was against the law, and the law was a bad joke because everyone knew of a local bar where liquor could be had. They were the years when organized crime ruled the cities, and the police seemed powerless to do anything against it. Classical music was forgotten while jazz spread throughout the land, and men like Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie became the heroes of the young. The flapper was born in the twenties, and with her bobbed hair and short skirts, she symbolized, perhaps more than anyone or anything else, America's break with the past. From Kathleen Yancey, English 102 Supplemental Guide (1989): 25.

Today… Research and Complete REAP Charts for 1. Two Critical Analysis / Book Reviews 2. Influence (historical, what influenced them to write, etc.) Works Cited Page

Headings Life Career / What they are known for Criticism or other Impact

Introduction Paragraph - getting started is often the hardest part The introduction is the broad beginning of the paper that answers three important questions: What is this? Why am I reading it? What do you want me to do? adapted from Purdue OWL

Introduction Paragraph - getting started is often the hardest part What your introduction paragraph should do: set up the context of the topic in a general way (in other words, introduce the topic) show why this topic is important and why the audience should care about this issue contain a clear, concise thesis statement (or claim) that is debatable adapted from Purdue OWL

Introduction Paragraph adapted from Purdue OWL

Thesis Statement A clear statement that is arguable. According to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition, "A thesis statement is a single sentence that formulates both your topic and your point of view" (Gibaldi 42). It needs to establish a clear position you will support with balanced proofs (logos, pathos, ethos). The thesis/claim seems supportable by good reasoning/data, emotional appeal adapted from Purdue OWL

Body paragraphs: Moving from general to specific information A good paragraph should contain at least the following four elements: Transition, Topic sentence, specific Evidence and analysis, and a Brief wrap-up sentence (also known as a warrant) –TTEB! A Transition sentence leading in from a previous paragraph to assure smooth reading. This acts as a hand off from one idea to the next. A Topic sentence that tells the reader what you will be discussing in the paragraph. Specific Evidence and analysis that supports one of your claims and that provides a deeper level of detail than your topic sentence. A Brief wrap-up sentence that tells the reader how and why this information supports the paper’s thesis. The brief wrap-up is also known as the warrant. The warrant is important to your argument because it connects your reasoning and support to your thesis, and it shows that the information in the paragraph is related to your thesis and helps defend it. adapted from Purdue OWL

Conclusion In a general way, Restate your topic and why it is important, Restate your thesis/claim, Address opposing viewpoints and explain why readers should align with your position (if applicable – why might someone not agree that they have an impact). Give your reader something to think about (a call to action) in regards to your topic. adapted from Purdue OWL

Turn in Final Draft with Works Cited Page Rubric Rough Draft Peer edit Please put final drafts on Turnitin.com no later than today at midnight.