Today, we shared. We heard a nice variety of topics and had some good discussions over how individuals might improve their papers and how those specific changes might help all of us. Some key points made included:
1) Every statistic must be cited. Whenever you have a statistic, a fact, a number, a questionable statement then you must identify the source where you found the information.
2) We STILL need to clearly identify every person in our papers.
3) Word usage: be aware of the words you use and avoid needless repetition of the same words.
4) Read your writing aloud. As individuals shared today, they read their writings aloud and found errors they hadn't noticed before.
5) Do not offer a lengthy paragraph made up entirely of one quote.
6) Be sure to discuss and explain the quotes whenever necessary.
7) Don't make assumptions unless you can prove them to be true. (At that point they aren't assumptions any more.)
8) Use the OWL to correctly write your Works Cited page.
There's probably more but that is enough for now. Be sure to work that allusion in your paper. Be sure to proofread.
We are looking to have a complete, typed, double-spaced, properly-headed, Work-Cited-included printed hard copy in class on Friday.
I'm not here tomorrow but be on your best behavior and be ready to work.
Until next time...
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