1. WELCOME to Seminar 5: Outlines & Citations

2. It’s SHOWTIME !!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to Seminar 5: Outlines & Citations How is everyone today?

3. 1. Discussion 2. Reading Assignments

4. The message board is a large percentage of your grade. To increase your grade, post a response to another student's posting.

5. 3. If you post after midnight Tuesday, email your instructor and let us that you have posted. We will then go in and grade them for you. If you post late, we won’t know they are there unless you let us know. Thanks! On-Going Reminder!

6. What is a thesis statement? Let’s Review!

7. Remember… Thesis = topic + point or main idea Thesis = topic + point or main idea A thesis is ONE SENTENCE that tells the point you are going to make in the paper. A thesis is ONE SENTENCE that tells the point you are going to make in the paper. Once you know your topic, one great way to generate a thesis is to think of a research question first. Fill in the questions "what, where, when, why, who, how" and choose one to research. Once you know your topic, one great way to generate a thesis is to think of a research question first. Fill in the questions "what, where, when, why, who, how" and choose one to research.

8. Once you have figured out what you are asking, your thesis is simply the answer. Once you have figured out what you are asking, your thesis is simply the answer.

9. Since this is to be an informative essay, your thesis should never contain the words "should" or "need to" because those words indicate persuasion. If you find yourself with a thesis containing those words, save it for the next essay and brainstorm a new thesis statement. Since this is to be an informative essay, your thesis should never contain the words "should" or "need to" because those words indicate persuasion. If you find yourself with a thesis containing those words, save it for the next essay and brainstorm a new thesis statement. Also, do not tell the reader how to solve the problem. Telling the reader what to do is persuasive. Also, do not tell the reader how to solve the problem. Telling the reader what to do is persuasive. REMEMBER!!

10. It’s time to outline! Once you have a working thesis, it is time to organize your prewriting by forming an outline. Once you have a working thesis, it is time to organize your prewriting by forming an outline. Outlining before writing an essay will help you identify your main points, organize them well, and catch important elements you may have missed. Outlining before writing an essay will help you identify your main points, organize them well, and catch important elements you may have missed. Your outline must include your thesis statement and a minimum of three main points, which you plan to include in your essay. Your outline must include your thesis statement and a minimum of three main points, which you plan to include in your essay. Each point must include two supporting details and EVIDENCE that supports those points. The more complete your outline, the easier it will be to write your informative essay. Your outline should follow the format on the next screen. Each point must include two supporting details and EVIDENCE that supports those points. The more complete your outline, the easier it will be to write your informative essay. Your outline should follow the format on the next screen.

11. I. Introduction A. Background information B. Thesis statement II. Key point [my first reason why] A. Supporting details (Give citation) B. Supporting details (Give citation). These details would prove that my reason was right. III. Key Point A. Supporting details B. Supporting details IV. Key Point A. Supporting details B. Supporting details V. Conclusion A. Restatement of thesis B. Concluding statement.

12. Let’s look at the outline piece by piece. I. Introduction A. Background information A. Background information B. Thesis statement B. Thesis statement We will be talking more about introductions in Seminar 6. What is background Information?

13. Background Information You have to be sure that the reader understands your topic. You have to be sure that the reader understands your topic. For example, if your thesis was: "All states should pass Jessica's Law," you could not be sure that all readers know what the law is and why it was passed in Florida in the first place. Therefore, you would need to provide background information about the law. For example, if your thesis was: "All states should pass Jessica's Law," you could not be sure that all readers know what the law is and why it was passed in Florida in the first place. Therefore, you would need to provide background information about the law. One way to understand background information is to think of it as the history of the problem. One way to understand background information is to think of it as the history of the problem.

14. Once you have your thesis, you will need to develop three key points that support or prove your thesis. Once you have your thesis, you will need to develop three key points that support or prove your thesis. Going back to the thesis above: "All states should pass Jessica's Law," I would ask myself: "Why?" Going back to the thesis above: "All states should pass Jessica's Law," I would ask myself: "Why?" I would need three reasons why all states should pass the law: They should pass the law because of point #1, point #2, and point #3. I would need three reasons why all states should pass the law: They should pass the law because of point #1, point #2, and point #3.

15. V. Conclusion A. Restatement of thesis A. Restatement of thesis B. Concluding statement. B. Concluding statement. We will discuss conclusions in Seminar #6. However, you should be aware that a good conclusion is NOT simply a restatement or summary of what you have already said. We will discuss conclusions in Seminar #6. However, you should be aware that a good conclusion is NOT simply a restatement or summary of what you have already said.

16. Here is a sample informative outline: I. Introduction [A] Jazzy introduction: story [B] Thesis: Over time, chocolate has been valued for its taste, but now its value includes health benefits. My goal for this essay is to educate the reader about chocolate.

17. II. History of chocolate [A] Used as food and money [B] Conquistadores [C] Now III. Chocolate is a natural product [A] No cholesterol [B] No sugar IV. Health benefits [A] Contains important nutrients [B] Helps prevent heart attacks and stroke [C] Improves mental acuity [D] Reduces stress and pain V. Process of making chocolate [A] Removes beneficial properties [B] Dark chocolate is best. VI. Conclusion [A] Now used as a body wrap to improve skin tone [B] Cravings

18. Notice that no where does it say what a person SHOULD do. Nor does it try to change the thinking of the reader. It simply provides information about chocolate.

19. Remember to include complete APA-style citations for all outside sources you used, both in the text and at the end of your paper. Also, if you have not already done so, go to doc sharing and download the APA Cheat Sheet.

20. This assignment must be done in APA format with a title page and a reference page. The title page should have (all centered) 1. the title of your project, 2. your name, 3. and the course number. 4. In 12-point font. 5. Do not use a larger font. 6. Do not use bold. 7. Double-space the entire essay, including the reference page.

21. You will also need to include a page number and a running header in the upper right hand corner of every page. Here's how to do page numbers and running headers correctly. Page Numbers: On the gray tool bar at the top of the screen, click on Insert. Page numbers should be at the top right of the page. Running Header: On the gray tool bar next to Insert, click on View. Headers should be a shortened version of the title of your work and should placed before the page number at the top right of the page. This and other information such as margins, double- spacing, etc. can be found in doc sharing in Using Microsoft Word

22. Let's talk about the reference page. The following is how you reference a book using APA. Frankl, V. (1984). Man’s Search for Meaning. New Frankl, V. (1984). Man’s Search for Meaning. New York: Simon & Schuster. York: Simon & Schuster. 1. Start with the author's last name, first initial. Do NOT use the author's full first name. 2. Next comes the date in parenthesis, followed by a period. 3. Third is the name of the book, which should be italicized or underlined. The name of the book is followed by a period. 4. After the name of the book, put the CITY where the book was published. Do not put the state or the country. If there is more than one city, use the first one listed. 5. After the city, put a colon, followed by the name of the publishing company. End with a period.

23. Notice the hanging indent: Frankl, V. (1984). Man’s Search for Meaning. New York: Simon & Schuster. The first line of the reference begins at the left margin. Additional lines are indented 5-7 spaces. The first line of the reference begins at the left margin. Additional lines are indented 5-7 spaces.

24. DATABASES Let's talk about articles from the Kaplan Library Electronic Databases since you are using so many of from that source. Let's talk about articles from the Kaplan Library Electronic Databases since you are using so many of from that source. What are Electronic Databases? What are Electronic Databases?

25. Electronic databases are an online library. Electronic databases are an online library. Articles contained in the databases were originally published in hard copy form in a magazine, newspaper, or journal. Articles contained in the databases were originally published in hard copy form in a magazine, newspaper, or journal. For example, the articles might come from such sources as US News and World Report, Time, Nation, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, etc. For example, the articles might come from such sources as US News and World Report, Time, Nation, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, etc. What are the names of some of the Kaplan Electronic Databases? What are the names of some of the Kaplan Electronic Databases?

26. MasterFile Premier, Academic Search Elite, Business Source Elite, Proquest Criminal Justice, Newspaper Source, Health Source Nursing are all Kaplan electronic databases. Kaplan also has a number of other databases. MasterFile Premier, Academic Search Elite, Business Source Elite, Proquest Criminal Justice, Newspaper Source, Health Source Nursing are all Kaplan electronic databases. Kaplan also has a number of other databases. On the reference page, how do you indicate that you have taken information from one of the Kaplan Electronic Databases? On the reference page, how do you indicate that you have taken information from one of the Kaplan Electronic Databases?

27. The articles you will be reading will come from an online database, so you must also include that information. You must use the word RETRIEVED followed by the date YOU found the article and then the word FROM and the name of the database. On your reference page, it would look like this: The articles you will be reading will come from an online database, so you must also include that information. You must use the word RETRIEVED followed by the date YOU found the article and then the word FROM and the name of the database. On your reference page, it would look like this: Author's last name, first initial. (date published). Title Author's last name, first initial. (date published). Title of article. Name of magazine, volume, (issue). of article. Name of magazine, volume, (issue). Retrieved on date you found the article, from Retrieved on date you found the article, from name of database. name of database.

28. Lord, L. (2003). A first lady of many firsts. US News and World Report, 135 (20). Retrieved February and World Report, 135 (20). Retrieved February 16, 2004, from Academic Search Elite database. 16, 2004, from Academic Search Elite database. Notice how the end of the reference names the database. Notice how the end of the reference names the database. Also note that you must include the name of the magazine as well as the title of the article. Also note that you must include the name of the magazine as well as the title of the article.

29. The Reference Page The reference page is the list of materials you used in your writing. Whenever you use someone else's words or ideas, the source of that material must be listed on a reference page. One of the ways I use to avoid problems is by doing my Reference Page at the same time as I am writing my paper. Every time I use information from a source, I immediately put in the parenthetical reference and then scroll down and put the reference on my Reference Page. This method assures that I will not forget to include all references.

30. Alphabetical Order Items on the reference page must be in alphabetical order. How do you alphabetize on the reference page? 1) First preference for alphabetizing is the author's last name. For example: Frankl, V. (1984). Man's Search for Meaning. New York: Simon & Schuster. What if there is no author? What do you do then?

31. 2) Look for an organization who published the work. This often happens with government publications and pamphlets. For example: Mayo Clinic. (2003). New treatments for cancer. AMA Journal of Medicine. 54 (1),17- 23. What if there is no author or organization? What do you do then?

32. Alphabetize by the title of the book, magazine, newspaper or web site if there is no article. This will probably happen most frequently with web sites. Alphabetize by the name of the web site, but do NOT alphabetize using a web address (www.xxx).www.xxx For example: Alan Furman & Co. Retrieved on July 18, 2003 from the World Wide Web http://www.alanfurman.com Material from the Internet should include the same initial information (author, date, title, publication data, etc.) as information from other sources. However, information retrieved from the Internet often does not list complete reference information. You can put ONLY what you can find. If the information is not there, omit it.

33. How to Cite Web Sites  A web site is not the same as the Kaplan electronic databases. The databases are part of a library. Web sites are not part of any library. Instead, they are online sites that people post for varying reasons.  Here is a sample of how to cite a web site. The American Experience: Eleanor Roosevelt (1999). The American Experience homepage. Alexandria, VA: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved December 5, 2003, from the World Wide Web: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/

34.  Sometimes you don’t have a lot of information about a web site. Use only what you have: Dooley, M. Totally Unique Thoughts. Retrieved October 10, 2004, from the World wide Web: http://www.tut.com. http://www.tut.com  Notice that the end of a web site citation ends with "Retrieved on [date] from [web address or name of database]"  Do NOT under any circumstances list only a web address. Do not alphabetize by www. If you can't find an author or an article title, alphabetize by the name of the web site.

35. Writing Tip: Titles of Articles  Within the text, capitalize the first letter of the words of the title of an article: Doctors Are Over-prescribing Psychiatric Medication to Children.  On the reference page, capitalize only the first letter of the first word in the title of an article: Doctors are over-prescribing psychiatric medication to children. Notice how only the first letter of the word DOCTORS is capitalized. The rest of the words in the title are all lower case.

36.  Within the text, place the title of articles within quotation marks: "Doctors Are Over-prescribing Psychiatric Medication to Children."  On the reference page, do not use quotation marks: Diller, L. (2004). Doctors are over-prescribing psychiatric medication to children.

37. Some Research Strategies  The following are general strategies to save time and produce a more effective paper. 1. Conduct preliminary research. If you can't find anything on your topic / point, you may want to change your topic and / or the point that you were thinking of making. 2. Review your topic and narrow your focus if needed. You are not writing a book, only a short paper. 3. When you find sources, record the information needed for citations. You'll hate yourself if you want to use information and you can't remember where it came from.

38. “Time” to Go!  Questions?  Concerns?  Comments? Please Let Me Know How I Can Help! Have A Fantastic Week!!