Last class you started from a broad topic to narrow your research to something smaller and more manageable. This time, we're going to pick a narrow topic of our choice and find its relevance to us as Americans in the 21st century. To get started, follow these steps:
A: No. Please record any sources that you use for your presentation/project. Write down website addresses and authors of these sources to include them in your works cited page. In your project it is important for you to cite the sources you use. If you borrowed an idea from someone, give them credit for it. For example: According to..., or _____ writes/states...., or In a comment posted by..., or writer/critic/author/artist/musician/reporter/etc. suggests/writes/states/mentions/posits/argues/believes, etc.
ANY REFERENCE TO SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT COMMON KNOWLEDGE MUST BE CITED OR GIVEN CREDIT.
Q: How do I set up a works cited page for: MLA Format & Chicago Style Formatting
HOMEWORK: Please read the short non-fiction articles.
1. Make a list of topics that you want to write about (particularly topics that you find interesting or want to know more about)--use one of the graphic organizers to help you, if you'd like.Q: So what is research? Isn't that just copying someone else's work and passing it off as mine?
2. From this list select one that you think other people might be interested in as well.
3. Begin to research your topic. You will need to find at least 3 outside secondary sources (not wikipedia, although you are free to use this; it just doesn't count as one of your three or more) to refer to in your article. When you find websites and on-line sources that help you, please record the web address. Remember that you can also use books, magazine articles, interviews, or media clips, etc. in addition to what you might find online. See MLA format sources below.
4. Take notes as you research. What is essential information that helps DEFINE or explain your topic? What is non-essential, perhaps, but interesting? Use the graphic organizers to help.
5. Write a short article about your researched topic. For models please look here (as well as our handout). Pop Matters.
6. Please include a works cited page. See below for proper format.
A: No. Please record any sources that you use for your presentation/project. Write down website addresses and authors of these sources to include them in your works cited page. In your project it is important for you to cite the sources you use. If you borrowed an idea from someone, give them credit for it. For example: According to..., or _____ writes/states...., or In a comment posted by..., or writer/critic/author/artist/musician/reporter/etc. suggests/writes/states/mentions/posits/argues/believes, etc.
ANY REFERENCE TO SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT COMMON KNOWLEDGE MUST BE CITED OR GIVEN CREDIT.
Q: How do I set up a works cited page for: MLA Format & Chicago Style Formatting
HOMEWORK: Please read the short non-fiction articles.
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