MLA Format and Sandwiching Review

Timeline: Monday 11/21: Review of MLA Format and Sandwiching Tuesday 11/22: Reminders for drafting, drafting work time, and possible coffee shop!!!! Monday 11/28: One typed body paragraph due!

STEP 1: Test your memory Fix the errors: “Quote.” (Author 1). “Quote.” (Author, 1). “Quote” (Author, pg 1). “Quote (Author 1).”

Add the proper punctuation: “Quote” (Author 1).

Reasons we use MLA format: To give credit where credit is due To prevent plagiarism To increase our credibility as the writer of the paper Because MLA is the format used to provide consistency in English classes Because we will need to use it in college!

Proper MLA Heading Suzy Student Miss Sidebotham English III Day Month Year Double space the entire document!

Why do we need a Work(s) Cited page? Because MLA requires BOTH in-text citations and a Works Cited page To give credit where credit is due To prevent plagiarism Because you will need to use MLA properly in college!

Learning from mistakes Take a look at your Postman literary analysis paper. Make a list of the mistakes you made with MLA format.

What are the three parts of a quotation sandwich? What is the purpose of each part?

Quotation Sandwich Lead in: – Provides necessary background information – “Set the scene” – Creates flow

Quotation sandwich Quote – Provides proof of your thesis

Quotation Sandwich Analysis – Ties your quote to your thesis – Explains how your quote proves your thesis

Don’t be a HIT AND RUN quoter!