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The Dreaded MLA!. You can do this! Just prepare!. Part 1: Intro. aka: The research paper. You learn to write research papers in English class, but -. Physical Science classes Psychology classes Tech and Math classes Speciality classes in your field of major - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 1: Intro
You learn to write research papers in English class, but -
• Physical Science classes
• Psychology classes
• Tech and Math classes
• Speciality classes in your field of major
• Pretty much everything except English!
In college you’ll write them for -
Like shoes - research papers come in lots of different styles!
• MLA - Modern Language Association
• APA
• Chicago
• Turabian
• Harvard
• CGOS-Columbia Guide to Online Style
• CBE, ACS, ASCE, LSA, AMA, AIP, etc.
As Maria would say...
• Let’s start at the very beginning
• A very good place to start
• When you read you begin with A, B, C
• So - here are the ABC’s of MLA!
How much do you know?
• Some of you know nothing about MLA
• Some of you know a little
• Some of you know just enough to make you dangerous
• Some of you think you know all you need to - don’t tune out; you don’t!!
#1 Rule - as with ANY paper, plagiarism results in
a 0.I don’t expect any of you to try and cheat. You’re all
better people than that! However, on the outside chance you’re tempted, please keep in mind: With
today’s technology, it’s easier for me to find where you got your paper than it is for you to find a paper! Plus
my topics are weird and there aren’t many papers out there on these topics!!
http://www.dustball.com/cs/plagiarism.checker/
• Title Page
• Outline
• Body
• Works Cited Page
Components of MLA Research Paper
• http://www.usd358.com/webpages/TBrowning/
• http://www.usd358.com/webpages/TBrowning/index.cfm?subpage=1076818
• http://www.usd358.com/webpages/TBrowning/resources.cfm
USE the 6-12 Writing Handbook!
This late in the year, everyone knows this, but I’ll remind you
where it can be found!!
Select 3 Topics You Like
Narrow it down to your favorite.
Don’t stress! You have topics for back-up and
plenty to time to gather information about
the topic. Your teacher will always provide
some guidelines about the topic.
The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 2: Do the Research!
Let’s get ready!
• You should already have an English I or II folder on your computer; if not, make one.
• Within that English folder, make an MLA folder.
• Within the MLA folder make 3 more folders. Label them as follows: Drafts, Source Info, Images. EVERYTHING for this paper goes into the appropriate folder. TRUST ME!! :-)
How many sources are enough?
• First, check to see how many your teacher requires you to use in the final draft of your paper.
• Next, a good rule of thumb is to add 2. Based on previous experience - and I’ve been doing this a looooong time - You’ll end up with one or two that are of absolutely no use.
• By having the 2 extras, you’ll still have plenty of information
How many sources does this teacher want?
Well, that depends! (Don’t you just love a vague answer?)
If the assignment is for 3-5 pages of body, include 3 or 4 good sources.
“Include” means you should have an equal balance of information from all 3 or 4 of those sources.
Above and beyond that, you can have 1 or 2 pieces of information from other sources
The MLA Page
http://www.usd358.com/webpages/TBrowning/index.cfm?subpage=1273629
Here you’ll find topic information and
paper requirements. It’s also where this
PPT is located!!!
• It’s credible
• .com .gov .edu .net . org
• It’s current
• Don’t use stats 20 years old!
• It’s reliable
• Why is 14 year old Bob of “Bob’s Home Page” an expert on hybrid cars?
• It’s a source, not a “clearinghouse”!
• NOT google.com, wikipedia, ask.com, ehow.com, NOT the library!
Wh
at is a
“good
” so
ur ce
?
Watch for interesting images that help to support your topic
Pictures!
Maps!Graphs!
Charts!
Ican’t stress this enough
Build your
Works Cited
page as you
collect your
sources!Trust me!!h
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/cit
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et/
Every time you find a source
• Print then write a number in the top right corner
• IMMEDIATELY create a Works Cited page entry for the source using http://citationmachine.net/
• Copy and paste the entry to the Rough Draft Works Cited page you have begun!
• Correct the spacing/style
Save it as a PDF into your “Source” folder MLA English
Sample RD Works Cited
To make the 2nd
and additional
lines indent, you will need to put a
“Return” at the end of this line.
The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 3: Start Taking Notes
Your Note CardsThe ke
y to
a su
ccessfu
l pap
er!
How they’ll look
What a note card should look like!
• Quoting
• Paraphrasing
• Summarizing
What’s the Difference? When to Use Which
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/hyperlink
Your Note CardsThe ke
y to
a su
ccessfu
l pap
er!
Sort your cards by outline topic.
The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 4: Begin the Rough Draft
The Worst RD Mistake• Not including your citations within
your rough draft!
• You canNOT go back and do it later!
• Forget to put them in? It’s plagiarism and thus a 0. Period. No questions asked.
http://www.aresearchguide.com/sampleparenth.html
Work your factoids and direct quotes smoothly into your paper.
Use variety - you have numerous choices of ways to do this!
Integrating Factoids
• The World Book Encyclopedia defines “taboo” as "an action, object, person, or place forbidden by law or culture" (Dundes).
• As pointed out in the Occultopedia, another word for taboo is "tabu" a Polynesian word meaning that which is banned. The Occultopedia also points out that taboo is found among many other cultures including the ancient Egyptians, Jews and others ("Taboo").
• Mary Douglas has analyzed the many facets and interpretations of taboos across various cultures. In her view, taboos could be considered a kind of "brain-washing" (2549) as they are transmitted to individuals along with an entire cultural system made up of a pattern of values and norms.
Integrating Factoids, con’t
• In reference to Freak Shows at circuses, an interesting observation is made that people who possess uncommon features and who willingly go out in public to display such oddities to onlookers are acting as "modern-day taboo breakers" by crossing the "final boundary between societal acceptance and ostracism." (Rothenberg).
• In traditional British East Africa, between the time of puberty and marriage, a young Akamba girl must maintain an avoidance relationship with her own father (Freud 17).
• Looking at taboo in a modern society, Marvin Harris gives an interesting example of the application of cultural materialism to the Hindu taboo against eating beef (qtd. in McGrath).
Integrating Factoids - Works Cited for these
In your Bibliography, Works Cited, or References page, you must include all of the above parenthetical citations. See sample below.
Works Cited
Douglas, Mary. "Taboo." Man, Myth & Magic. Ed. Richard Cavendish. New ed. 21 vols. New York: Cavendish,
1994. 2546-2549.
Dundes, Alan. "Taboo." The World Book Encyclopedia. 2000 ed.
Freud, Sigmund. Totem and Taboo. New York: Random, 1918.
McGrath, Stacy. "Ecological Anthropology." Anthropological Theories: A Guide Prepared by Students for
Students. 19 Oct. 2001. U. of Alabama. 18 Jan. 2005 <http://www.as.ua.edu/ant/Faculty/Murphy/
ecologic.htm>.
Rothenberg, Kelly. "Tattooed People as Taboo Figures in Modern Society." 1996. BME/Psyber City. 18 Jan. 2005
<http://www.bme.freeq.com/tattoo/ tattab.html>.
"Taboo." Occultopedia: Encyclopedia of Occult Sciences and Knowledge. Site created and designed by Marcus V.
Gay. 18 Jan. 2005 <http://www.occultopedia.com/t/taboo.htm>.
The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 5: Work on Editing and Revisions
http://www.dustball.com/cs/plagiarism.checker/
The Dreaded MLA!
aka
: The re
search
paper
You can d
o this!
Just pre
pare!
Part 6: Get Your Stuff Together!
