Recording-2025-03-03T16:59:44.923Z

Agenda Overview

• Discussion on drafting body paragraphs for essays.

• Importance of MLA in-text citation.

  • Review of previous practice for creating Works Cited pages.

  • Introduction to in-text citation rules.

MLA Citation Review

• Works Cited Page: Previous practice on creating citations using sources from databases or mybib.com.

  • Important to remember citation format.

• In-Text Citation: Essential for providing credit within the text when quoting or paraphrasing information from sources.

  • In-text citations provide immediate credit to sources used in the body of the essay.

  • Demonstration of how in-text citation works with quotes and paraphrases.

In-Text Citation Explained

• Definition: Citation that appears within the essay text, referenced directly after the quote or paraphrase.

• Format: Author's last name followed by page number in parentheses.

  • Example: If quoting from an article by Alan Greenblatt on page 22, in-text citation format: "[quote]" (Greenblatt 22).

• Key Points:

  • Quotation marks are used for direct quotes.

  • Delete the period at the end of the sentence where the quote appears before adding the citation.

  • Ensure consistency with the author's name listed in the Works Cited page (e.g., Greenblatt, not Tom Wolfe if Wolfe's quote is used).

Situational Exceptions in Citations

• Plagiarism Warning: Paraphrased content still requires an in-text citation.

  • Only personal experiences or commonly known facts (common knowledge) are exempt from citation.

• Examples of common knowledge: Historical facts or widely recognized information (e.g., "America was attacked on 09/11/2001").

• Questions for clarification about in-text citation rules are encouraged.

Sample Body Paragraph Analysis

• Review of a sample body paragraph structure:

  • Topic Sentence: Clearly defines the main focus of the paragraph (e.g., Millennials' relationship with technology).

  • Support and Commentary: Expanding on the topic with reasoning or personal commentary.

  • Evidence: Inclusion of direct quotes with in-text citations and the need for commentary that explains the relevance of the evidence.

  • Paraphrased Information: Must be followed by a citation as well to acknowledge sources.

  • Personal Connection: Linking the traits discussed with personal experience, discussing technology's impact on personal interactions.

  • Concluding Sentence: Wraps up the paragraph succinctly.

Classroom Activities

• Discussion Board Exercise: List three traits related to the Gen Z ethos.

• Convert traits into topic sentences and outline body paragraph construction based on previous assignments.

• Goals for Today: Completion of at least one body paragraph in class before leaving.

  • Be prepared to work on additional paragraphs in subsequent classes, with reminders for the Works Cited page and upcoming deadlines.

Important Dates

• Rough draft due, with flexibility due to upcoming Spring Break.

  • Reminder to complete drafts before break for ease.

• Encouragement to submit drafts by Sunday, March 9, before the due date on March 16.