1. Note Cards out to be able to read without moving them!
1.) turn in TRS to inbox 2.) set up desk like picture 3.) take out sample essay (tan handout)
Source Cards
able to read
Note Cards out to be able to read without moving them!
Stamp Sheet

2. Africa Research Project Grading
Research ? & Thesis Sheet (TRS) #1
Note/Source Cards
Outline
Peer Editing
Research ? & Thesis Sheet (TRS) #2
Rough Draft
Final Essay = 100 pts (Writing)

3. Thesis-Driven Paper
A thesis-driven paper makes an arguable claim and defends it. Do not confuse a research paper with a report: you need to offer a thesis about your topic and then present evidence and analysis that provides support and explanation.

4. The good, the bad, the ugly
Thesis Statements
The good, the bad, the ugly

5. The Bad Too broad (and too obvious)
The Russian Revolution sparked people to rebel against the government and create a new society.

6. The Bad
Too specific
The Russian Revolution caused the peasants in Moscow to change their thinking about what it meant to be Russian and ultimately became more unhappy.

7. The Good Specific and provable
The injustice in Lenin’s life paralleled the conditions in Russia, fueling Lenin to lead the revolution that would change the face of Russian politics.

8. Things to avoid: Topics very hard to argue
i.e. people’s attitudes changing, hypotheticals, etc.
If you can plug in another topic into your thesis and it still makes sense, it’s too broad

9. Outlining General Rules and Reminders
You will be writing a 3 level outline for your Africa Research Paper

10. Purpose
The purpose of an outline is to structure the BODY of your paper. Do not outline your introduction or conclusion.
Your research question and thesis statement must be at the TOP of your outline. Every part of your outline must connect back to your thesis statement.

11. General Outlining Format
All outlines should have the thesis as the first component.
Without the main thesis present, the rest of the outline has little meaning.
Introductions and conclusions are not a part of a formal MLA outline
You will only outline the BODY of the paper.
A formal outline has complete sentences for the thesis statement and the topic sentences
The other components of the outline should be complete pieces of information, but do not necessarily have to be in sentence structure.

12. The Format, a three-level outline *this is what you need to do*
Research Question (written here)
Thesis (written here)
Title
I. First Level (body thesis)
A. Second Level (evidence)
1. Third Level (further evidence,context or connection of evidence to body
thesis – ie: analysis)
B. Second Level
1. Third Level
2. Third Level
C. Second Level
II. First Level
A. Second Level
Citations at 2nd and 3rd level as appropriate
Every subordinate level must directly support the level above it.

13. Full Sentence Outlines
At the Roman numeral level (I, II, III, IV, etc.) of your outline (level one), you will have a full sentence
The Roman numeral levels of your outline are your body theses/topic sentences
These may or may not correspond to the paragraphs of your paper
You may have more paragraphs than Roman numerals this is because some body theses lend themselves to more than one paragraph of information

14. Full Sentence Outlines
The only complete sentences you must have are your body theses/topic sentences and your thesis statement.
Topic sentences should be general enough to address ALL the information in the paragraph.
Your body theses must be an argument point. They also must have a DIRECT and CLEAR connection to your thesis.
Remember you are outlining the ARGUMENT POINTS of your paper not necessarily the paragraphs of your paper.
EACH ROMAN NUMERAL WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL ONE PARAGRAPH.

15. A Two-Level Outline (sample)
Marcella May Ms. Maners European Studies 1 March 2020 Evergreen versus Aloha Is Washington really the best place to live? The state of Washington is better than the state of Hawaii. I. Hawaii is called the Aloha State and while there is much to appreciate about the area, it is a difficult place to live. A. definition of Aloha (Smith 34) B. positive attributes (there should be actual evidence here in your outline, ditto for all capital letters below) C. difficulties II. Washington has so much to offer and the mild temperature is very welcoming to exploring and adventure. A. physical features B. weather III. The global location and proximity of Washington is much more convenient for traveling than Hawaii. A. travel by car B. air travel

18. Create your own outline…
Now you need to write a Three-Level Outline for your Africa Essay!

19. Writing – Plagiarism What is academic dishonesty?
Skyline Definition of Academic Dishonesty & Plagiarism…

20. Most common form of academic dishonesty

22. Turnitin.com This is a great tool for you and teachers
Makes it easier to turn in assignments
Allows you and the teacher to receive/give great feedback
Awesome way to turn in assignments
It also allows me to see what is copied and what is not…

23. Plagiarism Reminder
Plagiarism is not just copying someone else work. It is also stealing their thoughts and ideas.
We know if you are creating your own thoughts and ideas or if you are taking them from someone else.
Ways to avoid plagiarism
Don’t take other information without citing it in your essay.
Don’t take ideas/thoughts without citing it.
Make sure you are doing proper MLA citations in the essay and proper MLA paraphrasing in your essay.

24. Writing – Citations Direct Quote
If you cite a direct quote you should have quotation marks around it, along with the authors last name and the page number
This is only from a text with a single author.
In the event that you are using a different source than a book with 1 author you may need to cite your source differently
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25. Writing – Citations Paraphrase
If you cite an author and don’t want to use the entire quote you would want to paraphrase
Why would you want to do this?
It is too long
You want to borrow their idea or thought
You want to cite contextual information
You want to use another author’s analysis
you cannot have more than 3 consecutive words from the quote without a direct quote
A paraphrase borrows someone else’s idea, but puts it into your own words
The paraphrase should be followed with the correct in text citation

26. Writing – Citations Paraphrase
Good paraphrase
Improper paraphrase

27. Academic Voice-Word Usage
All numbers under 10 are written out – one, not 1
Any history is written in the past tense
Have you referred to historical people in correct manner
First time talking about them using full name, then just last name on any reference after the first
Do not use contractions and do not use first person
Don’t, didn’t, etc… “I”, “me”, “my”, “our” or “we”
Avoid speculations
careful with words: would, could, should, may, might, probably… etc.
Avoid generalizations
careful with words: many, everybody, most, all, people, society… etc.

28. Writing – What’s Required in the Essay?
Introduction
Should include a hook – The first sentence, designed to get your reader interested in the essay
Contextual information – Any information your reader needs to know to understand your essay
Remember pretend like your reader knows nothing about what you wrote
Your thesis statement
Create your clear, concise argument
It is THE LAST SENTENCE in the paragraph

29. Writing – What’s Required in the Essay?
Body Sections – As many as you need to prove your argument
Each section should include a body thesis statement
Each section should include evidence that supports your argument
Each piece of evidence must be analyzed
You should also include transitional sentences
NOTE* Remember just because you have written a BTS you don’t have to write one paragraph, you can have multiple

30. Writing – What’s Required in the Essay?
Conclusion
Restate your full thesis in the first sentence
Wrap up any major points you were making in your essay
Remind your reader what your major points were
Do not include any questions