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1 What are the two best sources for research? Thursday, November 25 th - Outlines - Double Entry Notes Homework: - Double entry notes due Thursday

2 Remember our analogy? Big chunk of rock (lots of information) Chiseled down to a more organized product (double entry notes) Sculpted into a well- organized product (outline and then speech)

3 Where are we? Big chunk of rock (lots of information) Right now you have multiple sources of information on your parks. Today, well talk about how to narrow down the information to make this process more manageable.

4 Step 1: Create an informal outline Purpose: this will guide you in what information to choose from your sources. Purpose: this will guide you in what information to choose from your sources. Note: make sure your main topics can be broken into subtopics! Note: make sure your main topics can be broken into subtopics! I. Topic 1: - Possible subtopics: II. Topic 2: - Possible subtopics: - Possible subtopics: III. Topic 3: - Possible subtopics:

5 Step 2: Double Entry Notes Purpose: to select particular quotes from your sources which can be used in your speech/outline. Purpose: to select particular quotes from your sources which can be used in your speech/outline. Note: your informal outline will guide you in what to choose. Note: your informal outline will guide you in what to choose. It doesnt matter how many quotes you get from each source… It doesnt matter how many quotes you get from each source… The findings, reported in the Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, don't reflect short-term fogginess after a time change, as the test is offered seven times a year (Pavlus 10). This would help to dispel any doubts about the previous point and could be used to acknowledge and disprove the opposing argument to the above point. Pavlus, John. "Daylight Savings Time." Scientific American Sept. 2010: 69. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. Quote from source Explanation of how quote assists your argument

6 Lets break this down in to parts… Part 1: Create the Citation- gives credit to the source. Like credits in a movie. - Check out the MLA Works Cited Format handout. The findings, reported in the Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, don't reflect short-term fogginess after a time change, as the test is offered seven times a year (Pavlus 10). This would help to dispel any doubts about the previous point and could be used to acknowledge and disprove the opposing argument to the above point. Double Entry Notes Pavlus, John. "Daylight Savings Time." Scientific American Sept. 2010: 69. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. Quote from source Explanation of how quote assists your argument

7 Here are a few tricks for citing sources (because it can get complicated) 1) Go to Fremds Media Center Citation Guide or OWL at Purdue. - These have every single possibility for citations. 2) Go to Fremds Media Center Citation Guide and copy the citation type you need. - Paste into word doc. - Substitute your information. 3) Use the citation on the database.

8 Here are a few tricks for citing sources (because it can get complicated) 3) Find the actual citation. 3) Copy and paste it onto your sheet. Same as above…you may have to scroll down to find the MLA citation. It must be the MLA citation!

9 Why do the citation on the Double- Entry notes? If you do this right NOW (when you complete your double entry notes), your life will be about 100 times easier when you create your Works Cited page. Well talk about that in a second.

10 Lets break this down in to parts… Part 2: Read the source. Find a quote and provide the Internal Citation- relates back to works cited (has all of the citations). - Typically, you use the last name of the author, but there are special instances. Ask Mr. Klein when that happens. The findings, reported in the Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, don't reflect short-term fogginess after a time change, as the test is offered seven times a year (Pavlus 10). This would help to dispel any doubts about the previous point and could be used to acknowledge and disprove the opposing argument to the above point. Double Entry Notes Pavlus, John. "Daylight Savings Time." Scientific American Sept. 2010: 69. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. Quote from source Explanation of how quote assists your argument

11 Double Entry Notes These are due Thursday, November 29 th. These are due Thursday, November 29 th. It says Wednesday on your sheets, but thats changed… It says Wednesday on your sheets, but thats changed…

12 Outlines Essentially, this IS your speech! Essentially, this IS your speech! Heading Heading MUST be full sentences. Just like a paper. MUST be full sentences. Just like a paper. Times New Roman Times New Roman 12 pt. 12 pt. SINGLE SPACED SINGLE SPACED Format- Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, and lower-case letters. (See the example.) Format- Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, and lower-case letters. (See the example.) Make yours look exactly like the example!!! Make yours look exactly like the example!!! I. Transition with first main point (Complete sentence) A. Sub point supporting 1st main point. 1. evidence (internal citation 33). a. Explain quote B. Second subpoint supporting 1st main point 1. evidence (internal citation 33). a. Explain quote

13 Outlines- Introductions Attention Getter: Attention Getter: Ask a question (Have you ever wondered…?) Ask a question (Have you ever wondered…?) Give a quote (According to… Give a quote (According to… Give a stat (The U.S. Consensus states…) Give a stat (The U.S. Consensus states…) Tell a story (Once, there was this…) Tell a story (Once, there was this…) Provide a bold statement (Rats are a great pet.) Provide a bold statement (Rats are a great pet.) Significance to the audience: Significance to the audience: Visit the park Visit the park Learn about our country Learn about our country Thesis Thesis For all of you: To inform the audience about the park. For all of you: To inform the audience about the park. Preview: -This is where you clearly state your three main ideas. -A speech is unlike a paper, you MUST be very clear about your main ideas because your audience needs to remember them!

14 Outlines- Main Ideas Topic Sentence with transition: Topic Sentence with transition: Clearly state the idea! Clearly state the idea! Provide a transition fitting the order of the main idea. Provide a transition fitting the order of the main idea. Transitions for 1 st topic: - To begin with - First of all - The first idea… Transitions for the remaining ideas: - Furthermore - Continuing on… - Additionally

15 Outlines- Main Ideas Sub Point of Main Idea: Sub Point of Main Idea: Must be in SUPPORT of main idea. Must be in SUPPORT of main idea. MAIN IDEA- Amazing nature MAIN IDEA- Amazing nature SUB POINT- Hot springs SUB POINT- Hot springs Present a quote: According to… According to… In a recent article… In a recent article… USA today says USA today says Cite the quote: - (Last name page #) - No comma! - Blahblahblah (Klein 45). Explain quote: - Why is it important? - What does it show about the park?

16 Outlines- Conclusion Reverse of your introduction. Do NOT repeat, rephrase!

17 Homework Work on your Double-Entry notes!


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