Sad Monday Writing conference – Only 15 students completed Writing Conference 4 Draft 1 – Only 18 people turned in draft 1 – Draft 1 should include (1) Outline and (2) Annotated Bibliography (both were worth 5 pts).

Reminders Writing Conference – Sign-up for Writing Conference 5 (starts today) – me for writing conference 4 (can get partial points) Draft 1 Draft 2 is due when?

Draft 2 Requirements Correct APA Formatting – Cover page – Reference page with formatted citations – Formatted In-text Citations – ALL body paragraphs drafted/written

Quick Review Support, Credibility, Plagiarism

Credibility When writing academic papers, are you a credible source of facts about topics? a)Yes b)No Sorry  -- Your teachers and professors want you to support your ideas with facts from credible sources.

Credibility But you are a good source of IDEAS. Your job as a writer is to: – Come up with ideas (sometimes you have to do research to find your ideas) – Use credible resources to support your ideas.

Credibility But what if you come up with an idea on your own? What if you already knew the information before you wrote it?

Plagiarism Set aside time to journal. Journaling is good for your health. The simple act of putting your thoughts on paper is highly therapeutic. Journaling can help reduce stress, resolve problems, and help you understand yourself better. You don't have to be a good writer to journal. You don't have to worry about what to say. You don't have to read what you write to get the benefit, nor allow anyone else to read it either. Just put your pen to the paper or your fingers to the keyboard and let yourself go. Clear your mind and get in touch with your feelings. Keep a log of your life, and leave a legacy for future generations. Is this plagiarism? For example, journaling is good for your health. It can help you reduce stress, fix problems, and understand your self better (Morem, 2010). Why or why not?

Plagiarism Set aside time to journal. Journaling is good for your health. The simple act of putting your thoughts on paper is highly therapeutic. Journaling can help reduce stress, resolve problems, and help you understand yourself better. You don't have to be a good writer to journal. You don't have to worry about what to say. You don't have to read what you write to get the benefit, nor allow anyone else to read it either. Just put your pen to the paper or your fingers to the keyboard and let yourself go. Clear your mind and get in touch with your feelings. Keep a log of your life, and leave a legacy for future generations. Is this plagiarism? For example, according to Morem (2010), “journaling is good for your health… [It] can help you reduce stress, resolve problems, and help you to understand yourself better” (p. 176). Why or why not?

Plagiarism Set aside time to journal. Journaling is good for your health. The simple act of putting your thoughts on paper is highly therapeutic. Journaling can help reduce stress, resolve problems, and help you understand yourself better. You don't have to be a good writer to journal. You don't have to worry about what to say. You don't have to read what you write to get the benefit, nor allow anyone else to read it either. Just put your pen to the paper or your fingers to the keyboard and let yourself go. Clear your mind and get in touch with your feelings. Keep a log of your life, and leave a legacy for future generations. Is this plagiarism? For example, people can use journaling as a kind of therapy because it helps people to understand themselves and deal with their problems and stresses. Why or why not?

Plagiarism Set aside time to journal. Journaling is good for your health. The simple act of putting your thoughts on paper is highly therapeutic. Journaling can help reduce stress, resolve problems, and help you understand yourself better. You don't have to be a good writer to journal. You don't have to worry about what to say. You don't have to read what you write to get the benefit, nor allow anyone else to read it either. Just put your pen to the paper or your fingers to the keyboard and let yourself go. Clear your mind and get in touch with your feelings. Keep a log of your life, and leave a legacy for future generations. Is this plagiarism? For example, people can use journaling as a kind of therapy because it helps people to understand themselves and deal with their problems and stresses (Morem, 2010). Why or why not?

Tips for Paraphrasing Try these steps – Read the passage, noticing the main idea and supporting details. – Without looking back at it, summarize the main idea of the passage. – Paraphrase the important supporting details of the essay. – Think about words, sentences, or passages that you would like to quote directly.

Tips for Paraphrasing cont’d 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. From:

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