CULTURAL ARTIFACT PEER REVIEW & MLA

WRA 150 2.14.13

Agenda

Overview of the next few weeks Brief overview of MLA Reminder of Peer Review advice ELI Review

Next Week

We won’t be meeting physically for class, instead you will have a 10 minute face-to-face meeting with me We will talk about:

Paper 1 Paper 2, how to move forward, questions, etc. Anything else you want

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypAELLi3sPF7GTaJvozL9EVgbKJUbCz8Z8Cas0cbcjM/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming Due Dates

Blog due tonight, persuasion 20% memo due tomorrow (any time)

Take this seriously…

What is MLA Citation?

MLA (Modern Language Association)

MLA style specifies guidelines for formatting manuscripts and using the English language in writing. MLA style also provides writers with a system for referencing their sources through parenthetical citation in their essays and Works Cited pages.

Why use a citation system?

First, it gives people credit for their work. Second, it give you (the author)

credibility. Think Ethos. If you use sources I am more likely to believe your argument. Also can give your paper logos, or help

establish a logical argument. Lastly, it helps you avoid plagiarism, or

using other people’s work and calling it your own.

What are the basics of MLA?

1” margins around the whole paper Double spaced Indented paragraphs In-text citations Works cited page 12 point Times New Roman Font

There are other requirements for MLA but these are the most important ones for this class.

In-Text Citations

In-text citations are citations that in the middle of your essay (makes sense, right?)

You use these whenever you directly quote an author or paraphrase or summarizes another persons words or ideas.

They help point the reader to your works citied page, and they generally follow this format: (author page number). For example, if I wrote an article that you were

quoting: “Bioshock is an awesome game” (Lauckner 12).

In-Text Citations cont.

It can get more complicated, but here are some more rules: If you mention the authors name in the sentence

you need to mention the author. For instance, “John says Bioshock is awesome” (12).

If more than three authors you don’t need to list them all. For example (Lauckner et al. 12).

If no author is available you give the name of the article, book, or website.

For more information about in-text citations see the following link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

Works Cited Page

The works cited page is a on it’s own page (not a separate file).

You should title the works cited page as “Works Cited.” It should be NOT be in larger font, all capitals, or a different

font. It should be 12 point Times New Roman. It is double spaced, and there shouldn’t be an extra

space between the sources. It is in alphabetic order. There are websites that do it for you, and that are quite

good: easybib.com. If you use these sites double check that they are correct.

For more information: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/

So when do I use citations?

You use citations whenever you quote an author, summarize a section of text, or paraphrase someone’s words

A quote is using someone’s words exactly. Summarizing is what you do when you are

trying to capture the main idea of large section of text such as a paragraph, chapter, or book.

Paraphrasing is when you re-write someone’s words to better fit your writing style.

YOU NEED TO CITE FOR ALL OF THESE!

What is Peer Review?

Peer’s reviewing Giving tips on writing Different perspective on writing Collaboration: working together to

improve See other people’s papers

What generally happens

Most comments focus on grammar & language Peer Review deals with rough drafts, and

lots can change. Language & Grammar are worth the least

on the rubrics. Many comments were superficial.

I am glad that you like parts of your peers papers, but why? Help them do it again.

MAPS

MAPS

MAPS

Mode Genre that piece of writing is

composed. Certain genres have features that could effect the writing.

APS

MAPS

MAudience

Who is this paper being written to?

PS

MAPS

MAPurpose

Why is this paper being written?

S

MAPS

MAPSituation

1) The situation of the writing 2) The situation of the writer

What to comment on?

Good comments will use MAPS!

What a good comment should do1. A good comment provides context

I see that you started the second paragraph by doing “x.”

2. A good comment assesses. I think using an example was a good idea.

3. A good comment offers advice. I think you need to have more context,

maybe you should start by introducing the topic first.

Put it all together…

“In your second paragraph I see that you decided to start it with an example. I think that this is a little confusing. It might be easier for your reading to understand your topic if you introduce the idea first. For example you could say, “Ever since I was a kid I loved baseball.” Step further: You can point to examples in

the paper where the writer did the same thing successfully.