1. Value Definition Essay Checklist…
Correct Proper Heading
Length is between words
Creative Title
Intriguing Opening
Concludes by leaving the audience thinking (not a neat bow)
5 Types of Definitions embedded
Works Cited (article, interview, other sources as needed)
Personal Connections/Stories
Direct Quote from article
Organized into multiple paragraphs
Utilizes short, punchy sentences
Utilizes Equal ranking adjectives
Contains answers to the following questions:
How did this value become important to you?
Is this value American?
Why/How do you embody this value?

2. Signal Phrases
Signal Phrases or Attributive Tags are an essential element of research writing. They:
introduce source material
indicate where source material comes from.
shape your reader’s response to a source through appropriate word choice.
So How Do You Write A Signal Phrase?
Signal Phrases can be a single word, phrase, or sentence.
They can appear before or after a quote, paraphrase, or summary.
They often include verbs; be sure your word choice fits the context of the source.
Example:
According to Karin Killough, Director of the Education at Arcadia University, “QUOTE” (CITATION).
A recent study at Harvard University claims that, “QUOTE” (CITATION).

3. Punctuation of Direct Quote w/In-Text Citation
Signal Phrase + comma + quotation marks + Direct Quote beginning with a capital letter + quotation marks + parenthesis + Author's last name + page number (if available) + end parenthesis + period
Example:
According to the author, "On the sandbanks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones" (Steinbeck 2).
If no author is given, use the title of the article in quotations in the in-text citation

4. Works Cited for an Online Article
To cite a specific article from a website:
Author(s) of internet article. "Name of internet article." Name of website. Editor(s) of website. Date of electronic publication. Associated institution. Date of access <URL>.
Example:
Smith, Fred. "New Football Recruits." Northwestern Football. Ed. Alex Shokey Northwestern University. 6 June <

5. Works Cited for an Interview
Personal Interview:
Name of interviewee
Personal Interview
Date of Interview
Ex: Purdue, Pete. Personal interview. 1 December 2013.
If you are using information from more than one personal interviews, you will need to use multiple entries on your works cited page.

6. Setup of Works Cited Page
At the top of the page, center the words “Works Cited” (not in quotes)
List your sources in ABC order according to the source’s first word in its citation.
Double space, but do not leave any extra spaces between entries.
If the citation takes up more than one line, all subsequent lines must be indented.
If your computer automatically hyperlinks the URL, highlight it, change the font color to automatic, and click the underline button
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