The internet, while providing infinite amounts of information, is not a fact checker. In fact, the majority of internet sources will not serve as reliable, authoritative sources that have been peer reviewed and found true. Translation: the information just isn't true. Consider the many motives that people have for presenting information in a 'certain' way. In a world where people are more than likely trying to advance their own idea, regardless of truth, it is critically important that you can identify the difference between truth and trash.
Anytime you include a piece of information in your writing that you have found in your research, you have essentially, invited another person to your side of the debate table. Your opponent will certainly challenge this new 'weapon' and your new weapon must be able to defend itself. If your source loses credibility, so do you.
In-text citation rules: When you paraphrase or quote information, you must include in your sentence the date, the authority, and the authority of this author. Parenthetical Citation: After the paraphrase or quote information, you must include parenthesis. Within parenthesis, write the author, date, and page number. See the APA citation guide (below) for exceptions.
Use the color coded guide from Del Tech (below) to help you cite your sources in APA format. See the end of the guide for all the tips you need.
Remember, as soon as you find a credible resource that is worthy of your paper, be sure to complete the citation first and give your source a letter so that all notes can be organized and easy to access. Do not run into the nightmare of forgetting to cite page or paragraph number. It is a big time waster, not to mention frustrating enough to make you want to eat 3 whole bags of Hershey Kisses... All of this results in frustration, a stomach ache, and the guilt of having just eaten 3 whole bags of Hershey Kisses!! That said, you are seniors in high school, and I am quite sure that you are adept at figuring out how you best take notes and stay organized. I give you, therefore, the option to take notes your way. BUT, they must include all required elements and be able to be 'submitted' or viewed easily by me. So, I recommend one of the following: 1. Download and use the template below. There are two templates there; use whichever works best for you. 2. Use your own linoit board. Only you and I will be members so no pesky people manipulating stickies on you! Lino allows you to organize like you did with the good old fashioned note card (remember DEBATE? Cringe Cringe), but it saves you time in many ways and allows you to always have access to your work and never 'lose' your stuff. See sample image for how you might organize a board in the folder aptly named, Linoit Tempate. 3. Good Old Fashioned Notecards - You have done these and done these. If you like this method, use it! Requirements in folder named "Good Old Fashioned Notecards" 4. Another Way? Noodletools - have an acct? Easy to share with a teacher who doesn't? Use it! Google Docs - Go for it! Random pieces of paper, mixed with random e-mails, screenshots, etc.? NOT HAPPENING Staying organized is the key to success. So decide upon a plan, commit to it, and make it work!
Some Options:
Linoit.com
See attached file for a sample of how you might organize your board(s).
*Remember, the first time you use an outside source in your paper, you must introduce that source with full name and something to establish the credibility of the source. From that point on, you can use either signal phrase or parenthetical citations to cite.
Citing indirect sources: If you use a source that was cited in another source, name the original source in your signal phrase. List the secondary source in your referenc list (annotated bib) and include the secondary source in the parentheses.
Johnson argued that... (as cited in Smith, 2003, p. 102)
Two or More works by same author in text of paper: Usually, including the year of publication differentiates the source citation to which you are referring. If, however, the works come from the same year, organize them in your reference list alphabetically by the title of the article or the chapter. Then assign letter suffixes to the year. Refer to these sources in your essay as they appear in your reference list, e.g. : Berndt (1981a) makes similar claims.
In annotated bib, notice the lowercase letter after the date. This should match the in-text citation.
Berndt, T.J. (1981a). Age changes and changes ov..... rest of citation
Berndt, T.J. (1981b). Effects of friendship on pro-soc.... rest of citation
Please remember the formatting of the paper (title page, pagination, use of in-text citations, etc.) is the same as the recent multi-page paper that you completed.
Please let me know if you have any questions in a timely manner.
The internet, while providing infinite amounts of information, is not a fact checker. In fact, the majority of internet sources will not serve as reliable, authoritative sources that have been peer reviewed and found true. Translation: the information just isn't true. Consider the many motives that people have for presenting information in a 'certain' way. In a world where people are more than likely trying to advance their own idea, regardless of truth, it is critically important that you can identify the difference between truth and trash.
Anytime you include a piece of information in your writing that you have found in your research, you have essentially, invited another person to your side of the debate table. Your opponent will certainly challenge this new 'weapon' and your new weapon must be able to defend itself. If your source loses credibility, so do you.
In-text citation rules: When you paraphrase or quote information, you must include in your sentence the date, the authority, and the authority of this author.
Parenthetical Citation: After the paraphrase or quote information, you must include parenthesis. Within parenthesis, write the author, date, and page number. See the APA citation guide (below) for exceptions.
Use the color coded guide from Del Tech (below) to help you cite your sources in APA format. See the end of the guide for all the tips you need.
APA FORMAT GUIDE (for bibliography)
DELTECH APA format guide
APA FORMAT FOR IN-TEXT CITATIONS
Annotated Bibliography- Notes with sample
NOTE TAKING
Remember, as soon as you find a credible resource that is worthy of your paper, be sure to complete the citation first and give your source a letter so that all notes can be organized and easy to access.Do not run into the nightmare of forgetting to cite page or paragraph number. It is a big time waster, not to mention frustrating enough to make you want to eat 3 whole bags of Hershey Kisses... All of this results in frustration, a stomach ache, and the guilt of having just eaten 3 whole bags of Hershey Kisses!!
That said, you are seniors in high school, and I am quite sure that you are adept at figuring out how you best take notes and stay organized. I give you, therefore, the option to take notes your way. BUT, they must include all required elements and be able to be 'submitted' or viewed easily by me. So, I recommend one of the following:
1. Download and use the template below. There are two templates there; use whichever works best for you.
2. Use your own linoit board. Only you and I will be members so no pesky people manipulating stickies on you! Lino allows you to organize like you did with the good old fashioned note card (remember DEBATE? Cringe Cringe), but it saves you time in many ways and allows you to always have access to your work and never 'lose' your stuff. See sample image for how you might organize a board in the folder aptly named, Linoit Tempate.
3. Good Old Fashioned Notecards - You have done these and done these. If you like this method, use it! Requirements in folder named "Good Old Fashioned Notecards"
4. Another Way? Noodletools - have an acct? Easy to share with a teacher who doesn't? Use it!
Google Docs - Go for it!
Random pieces of paper, mixed with random e-mails, screenshots, etc.? NOT HAPPENING
Staying organized is the key to success. So decide upon a plan, commit to it, and make it work!
Some Options:
Linoit.com
See attached file for a sample of how you might organize your board(s).
Here is another format you might try if you are using word or Google Docs:
Or a more basic one:
Finally, perhaps you want to try those good old fashioned note card format:
OUTLINE INFO. AND FORMAT
DRAFTING THE PAPER
*Remember, the first time you use an outside source in your paper, you must introduce that source with full name and something to establish the credibility of the source. From that point on, you can use either signal phrase or parenthetical citations to cite.
Some more tips:
Embedding
Notes on Rough Drafts
In-Text Citation Tips from Purdue OWL
Citing indirect sources: If you use a source that was cited in another source, name the original source in your signal phrase. List the secondary source in your referenc list (annotated bib) and include the secondary source in the parentheses.
Johnson argued that... (as cited in Smith, 2003, p. 102)
Two or More works by same author in text of paper:
Usually, including the year of publication differentiates the source citation to which you are referring. If, however, the works come from the same year, organize them in your reference list alphabetically by the title of the article or the chapter. Then assign letter suffixes to the year. Refer to these sources in your essay as they appear in your reference list, e.g. : Berndt (1981a) makes similar claims.
In annotated bib, notice the lowercase letter after the date. This should match the in-text citation.
Berndt, T.J. (1981a). Age changes and changes ov..... rest of citation
Berndt, T.J. (1981b). Effects of friendship on pro-soc.... rest of citation
See more at
in text citations
Please remember the formatting of the paper (title page, pagination, use of in-text citations, etc.) is the same as the recent multi-page paper that you completed.
Please let me know if you have any questions in a timely manner.