Final Paper

Anticipatory Set

Some instructors require an outline and a bibliography soon after a student chooses a topic and before an initial draft is written. What do you think is their motive?
Some instructors require a cover page and outline with the final draft . . . Need a cover page or outline? See the MLA Resource page.
For this practice paper, we will only require a basic format which includes your written paper and a Works Cited page.

MLA Format

MLA Format Google Docs.mp4

Writing the draft -- don't forget to follow the formal writing rules:

Watch spelling, capitalization, tense and punctuation.
Remember to use transitions to create flow to your writing.
Preface any quoted material.
Do not use first (I, me, my, we, ours) or second (you, yours) person.
Avoid absolutes (always, never, every, everything etc.).
Do not use slang and clichés, and colloquial language (overused words).
Do not use contractions (don’t, can’t, they’ve etc.).
Do not use abbreviations.
Do not start analysis statements with “This shows.”
Use correct punctuation- see the OWL Purdue recommendations!
Do you know how to use an ellipsis?
Use an online Thesaurus or Thesaurus in Word (under the Review tab or the shortcut Shift F7) to "raise your game!"

Follow the paragraph directions below to write the rough draft. You will write 4 paragraphs total:

Writing the Intro - Icebreaker Facts.ppt

MLA Works Cited Page

After the last paragraph, insert a PageBreak (Control+ Enter).
Remove the paragraph indent.
Center (Control + E) the Title Works Cited.
Enter (Return) and get the cursor on the next line for the first entry.
Left justify the first entry and set a Hanging Indent by setting the Left Indent on your Google doc at 1/2" and the First Line Indent flush with the 1" margin.
Alphabetical order for all entries.
No extra line spacing.

Citation Format

Why not the Citation Machine yet?????

See our MLA Citation Page for samples to construct your entries!

Final Edit

Use the Writer's Checklist to peer-edit using the share option on Google Drive or self-edit.

Create a Turnitin.com account and submit via the website.

TECH.8.1.12.E.CS2 - [Content Statement] - Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
TECH.8.1.12.E.1 - [Cumulative Progress Indicator] - Produce a position statement about a real world problem by developing a systematic plan of investigation with peers and experts synthesizing information from multiple sources.
LA.9-10.W.9-10.5 - [Progress Indicator] - Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, trying a new approach, or consulting a style manual (such as MLA or APA Style), focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LA.9-10.W.9-10.6 - [Progress Indicator] - Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, share, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
LA.9-10.W.9-10.7 - [Progress Indicator] - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

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