1. Final Exam Elements Multiple Choice Questions
Book Related Questions (60 Questions)
Research Related Questions (15 Questions)
Essential Questions
4 Short Answer Questions

2. Research Related Questions
We will work on our projects after review this section

3. Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is that sentence or two in your text that contains the focus of your essay and tells your reader what the essay is going to be about.
The thesis statement usually appears near the beginning of a paper. It most frequently appears at or near the end of the first paragraph or two.

4. MLA Style Citations Book
Author's last name, Author’s first name. Title of book. Publication city: Publisher, year. print.
Database
Author’s last name, Author’s first name. “Title of article.” Title of journal or magazine. Volume. Issue (Year): Pages. Title of database. Date of access.

5. If no author, include editor, or designer if available
Citations cont…
If no author, include editor, or designer if available
Website
Author's last name, Author’s first name. "Title of specific article or page." Title of website. Date of posting/revision. Publisher/sponsor of website. Date of publication. web. Date of access.
Parenthetical Citation: (Author’s Last Name page #)
If no author then include the first three words of the article or website
If no page then leave it blank

6. MLA Paper Formatting Double Spaced.
.5”
Page
Number
In Header 1”
Name, Teacher, Class, Date
Ransom 1
Jessica Ransom
Mrs. Hamilton
English 9-3
5 January 2014
How to Format a Research Paper Using
MLA Citation Style
When formatting a research paper it is important to use the Modern Language Associations guidelines for formatting. 1”
Double Spaced.
No extra spaces between paragraphs or the title.

7. Quoting vs. Paraphrasing
Quote: Words taken directly from the text…not written by you.
Use sparingly…when it can not be said any better. You should not quote more then a sentence worth of info.
Paraphrase: Your summary of another’s words or ideas.
When referencing information in large quantities.
Both must be cited!

8. Parenthetical Citation
Notecard
Keyword
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Place your quotation or paraphrase in this space. Each notecard should only contain one main idea. (Williams 6).
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Source #
Parenthetical Citation
Outline Location

9. Book Snapshot Project Your project should address…
Title: What is the meaning of title?
Key Characters & Brief description of each character and their role in the story.
Plot Summary (may use diagram or write in paragraph)
What themes are found in the text and what lesson does the author want us to learn? (at least 3)
What is the historical or social significance of the novel?
Answer the unit’s four essential questions.
One quote from the text that you think is a good representation of the text or theme
Project Requirements
Must be on poster board
Contain a 3-D or Interactive Element
Includes important symbols or colors used in the text
An explanation of each group member’s role in the project