How We Model Academic Honesty: Tips from Faculty for Students | ENG 112, Papers of English Language

Download How We Model Academic Honesty: Tips from Faculty for Students | ENG 112 and more Papers English Language in PDF only on Docsity! How We Model Academic Honesty: Tips from Faculty for Students Thursday, September 4, 2008; 300 Moseley Hall Dr. Kitty Burroughs • teach/learn research and proper citations—Where? Which? What? When? How? • teach/learn—higher level thinking—Why? ------------------------------------------Sample ENG 112 handouts for students-------------------------------------- Outlining Sources—“Why am I using these sources?” Your Task (for each point) • Write a possible topic sentence that reflects your point/idea. • Create an outline of support for your point. o Must use more than one documented source in each point. o Additional support from personal examples/observations is also recommended. • EXPLAIN why you use each support. • Tie the support to your point, using your own argument. Benefits • When it comes time for drafting the essay, you can easily convert your outline to paragraph form. • Information from sources as support will be distinct from your own ideas as you weave in and out of sources to your own ideas. • You would also know ahead of time, if you have enough support (or too many from sources) for each point before drafting, so you can do additional research, add more of your own voice, or seek assistance early from your instructor or from a tutor at the Writing Center. Sample Point 1: Arguing that retirement should be rethought. Possible Topic Sentence: Engaging in a more active retirement is one important way for older people to remain happily involved in society and alleviate feelings of worthlessness. Summary/Paraphrase/Quote with in-text citation (author’s last name and page number): 1. Early retirement is wasteful (Mead 25). Reason for Using: To show the negative idea of retirement. 2. “Retirement! What a distressful word! It smacks of retreat, withdrawal, seclusion from circulation” (Perera 112). Reason for Using: Retirement also means isolation. 3. “For many, the word ‘retirement’ in the United States means a shift from a busy, active life, to one of idleness and boredom” (Jones 57). Reason for Using: Retirement has negative connotations. Argument: These traditional views of retirement need to change and argue further. Modified outline from: Clark, Irene L. Taking a Stand: A Guide to the Researched Paper with Readings, Third Edition. Pearson Custom Publishing, 1996. Drafting Guidelines for Synthesis Essays Introductory Paragraph(s) • An effective hook which makes the reader want to read the rest of the essay (i.e. an anecdote, a scenario, a surprising example or statistic, a memorable quote, a list of questions, etc.) • Give a general overview of the topic and controversy that leads to your thesis • Thesis--must be argumentative and should include your points/reasons that support your argument Point Paragraphs • Topic sentence--your point/reason in your own words, not from source --reflects what the paragraph is about --ties to the argument --serves as a transition between points/reasons • Explain your point first (in several sentences) • Incorporate sources (at least 2 different ones) as support for your point using ICEA method: INTRODUCE source(s) used for the first time --author’s full name, --information on author (if available), --name of work, and --one- or two-sentence summary of the source CITE information from source(s) using MLA style (See pp. 780-833 in SFH) --direct quotes, paraphrased, or summarized ideas EXPLAIN information used --What does the information mean? What is the author saying/arguing? ANALYZE the information --How is the information significant to your point or argument? • You should also give your own examples to enhance your point paragraph • Do NOT end with source, but end with your explanation/response to it. Argue and tie discussion back to your point/argument (in several sentences). Counter-argument Paragraph(s) • What does your opposition say about your argument as a whole or some of your main points/reasons that support your argument? Explain how they disagree with you in a counter- argument paragraph. • Place counter-argument either before or after the point/reason that it contradicts, or if it is a counter-argument to your argument as a whole, place it just before your conclusion. • You must either refute (argue back) or concede (make concession that they bring up a valid point but that your argument is still the most reasonable for certain reasons) the counter- arguments. • Make it clear to the reader that someone else is presenting the counter argument and also make it clear that you are speaking when the answer to the counter argument begins. Concluding Paragraph(s) • Wrap up your argument • Highlight/Remind readers of your main points • Explain why your argument is important or should be considered • Consider pointing out consequences if your argument is not considered