Thursday, February 25, 2016

Feb 29 ... Monday and More Macbeth


OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will read and analyze Shakespearean drama.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... PALPABLE

RESEARCH PAPER UPDATE...
***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - FINAL DUE DATE .. MONDAY, MARCH 7***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.

Timeline ... 

Mon 2/29 - Macbeth
Tues 3/1 - Senior Day - Benchmark Testing
Wed 3/2 - R/D Editing
Thur 3/3 - R/D Editing
Fri 3/4 - R/D Editing

 Mon 3/7 - FINAL DRAFTS DUE! 



TODAY ...
  • FINISH READING ACT I of MACBETH - on your own or with a partner (no groups - partners at the most)


  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Feb 24 ... More Macbeth and a RP Update


OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will read and analyze Shakespearean drama.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... SOVEREIGN

 RESEARCH PAPER UPDATE ... 
***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.

 Timeline ... 

 Thur 2/25 - Macbeth
Fri 2/26 - R/D Editing In Class

 Mon 2/29 - R/D Editing In Class
Tues 3/1 - Senior Day - Benchmark Testing
Wed 3/2 - FINAL DRAFTS DUE!


TODAY ...
  • FINISH READING ACT I of MACBETH - on your own or with a partner (no groups - partners at the most)


  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Feb 23 ... Finishing Act 1 of Macbeth


OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will read and analyze Shakespearean drama.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... BEGUILE

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...


  • CONTINUE READING ACT I of MACBETH - on your own or with a partner (no groups - partners at the most)



  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Monday, February 22, 2016

Feb 22 ... Continuing Act I of Macbeth

OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will read and analyze Shakespearean drama.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... HARBINGER

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...


  • CONTINUE READING ACT I of MACBETH - on your own or with a partner (no groups - partners at the most)
    • Study questions for Act I are on top of the Chromebook Cart - you may work on those as we read/watch Act I.
    • WE WILL REVIEW AND GO OVER THE REST LF ACT I IN CLASS TOGETHER, SO DO THE BEST YOU CAN WITH IT TODAY. 



  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Friday, February 19, 2016

Feb 19 ... It's FRIDAY ...and we're gonna start reading some Shakespeare.

OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... GRADIENT

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...


  • BEGIN READING ACT I of MACBETH



  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Feb 18 ... Webquest Step 3 and Character Information

OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... PLETHORA

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...





  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Feb 17 ... Late Arrival & Continuing the Macbeth Webquest

OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... SAGA

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...



  • Rough Drafts, Outlines, and Research Info are past due.


  • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Feb 16 ... Macbeth Webquest








OBJECTIVE(S) ...

Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


WARM-UP ...

CWoD ... PANORAMA

***RESEARCH PAPERS - FINAL DRAFTS - NOW DUE FRIDAY, FEB 26***
We will be in A102 on that date to facilitate printing of the final drafts.



TODAY ...



    • Rough Drafts, Outlines, and Research Info are past due.



    • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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    Friday, February 12, 2016

    Feb 12 ... End of the Grading Period






    OBJECTIVE(S) ...

    Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

    Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


    WARM-UP ...

    CWoD ... PECUNIARY

    ***ALSO ... if you submitted your research and/or outlines to EDMODO, you need to double check some things.  Several students still submitted Google Docs and need to resubmit.  Some students did not attach a file.  If these problems aren't fixed, I will have nothing to view to grade and the grades will go in as zeros***



    TODAY ...


    • RESEARCH PAPER WORK DAY - CATCH UP DAY!  If you are current and have everything turned in, Read over pages 340-343 in the literature book.


      • Rough Drafts, Outlines, and Research Info are past due ... but may still be submitted for no late deduction before Friday.  Friday marks the end of the grading period - any missing assignments will be entered in the gradebook at zeros on Friday and will face late work points deductions (per the SFHS grading policy) after that point.
        • ONCE WE FINISH THE VIDEO, YOU WILL HAVE WORK TIME TO GET ANYTHING MISSING COMPLETED AND TURNED IN.



      • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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      Wednesday, February 10, 2016

      Feb 11 ... Research Paper Catch Up Day




      OBJECTIVE ...

      Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.

      Students will utilize the steps of the research process to create a research paper rough draft in MLA form.


      WARM-UP ...

      CWoD ... IDOLATRY

      ***ALSO ... if you submitted your research and/or outlines to EDMODO, you need to double check some things.  Several students still submitted Google Docs and need to resubmit.  Some students did not attach a file.  If these problems aren't fixed, I will have nothing to view to grade and the grades will go in as zeros***



      TODAY ...


      • RESEARCH PAPER WORK DAY - CATCH UP DAY!  If you are current and have everything turned in, find something else to work on quietly or I'll find you something.


      • Rough Drafts, Outlines, and Research Info are past due ... but may still be submitted for no late deduction before Friday.  Friday marks the end of the grading period - any missing assignments will be entered in the gradebook at zeros on Friday and will face late work points deductions (per the SFHS grading policy) after that point.
        • ONCE WE FINISH THE VIDEO, YOU WILL HAVE WORK TIME TO GET ANYTHING MISSING COMPLETED AND TURNED IN.



      • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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      Tuesday, February 9, 2016

      Feb 9 ... Shakespeare in the Classroom


      OBJECTIVE ...

      Students will research and gather historical information from the Elizabethan Period and from the life and times of William Shakespeare.


      WARM-UP ...

      None today ... make sure you have the notes handouts for the Shakespeare video we are watching.  The should be on top of the Chromebook cart - if not I will pass them out before we begin.



      TODAY ...





      • Rough Drafts, Outlines, and Research Info are past due ... but may still be submitted for no late deduction before Friday.  Friday marks the end of the grading period - any missing assignments will be entered in the gradebook at zeros on Friday and will face late work points deductions (per the SFHS grading policy) after that point.


      • See previous blog entries for any additional information on the research paper parts and process.
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      Monday, February 8, 2016

      Feb 8 ... Last Call for Rough Drafts



      WARM UP ...

      No warm-up today.



      TODAY ...


      • I booked a bonus day in the lab - make sure you use your time to get your rough drafts PRINTED and SUBMITTED TO EDMODO today!

      • YOUR ROUGH DRAFT MUST INCLUDE IN-TEXT MLA CITATIONS AND A WORKS CITED PAGE!!!

      • Tomorrow, we will be back in the classroom and will start working on Shakespeare and Shakespearean Drama for a few days before we start the final stretch on the Research Paper.  It will be good for us to get a few days' break from research (assuming you are on schedule with yours).


      PREVIOUS BUT IMPORTANT INFO ... 





      WARM-UP ...

      Read over the rules on creating a Works Cited page ...

      Rules for a Works Cited Page

      And compare your work to the example ...

      MLA Works Cited Page Example


      TODAY ...

      ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE!

      They must be submitted online to Edmodo AND must be printed and turned in to the black crate at the back of the lab,



      OTHER RELEVANT INFO ...

      • FINISH WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... THEY ARE DUE 2/5 (We will be in the lab (A102) to finish and print.
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.
      • The EDMODO window for submitting the rough draft is open!  Make SURE you click TURN IN for the correct assignment window.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.


      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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      Friday, February 5, 2016

      Feb 5 ... Rough Drafts are DUE!



      WARM-UP ...

      Read over the rules on creating a Works Cited page ...

      Rules for a Works Cited Page

      And compare your work to the example ...

      MLA Works Cited Page Example


      TODAY ...

      ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE!

      They must be submitted online to Edmodo AND must be printed and turned in to the black crate at the back of the lab,



      OTHER RELEVANT INFO ...

      • FINISH WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... THEY ARE DUE 2/5 (We will be in the lab (A102) to finish and print.
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.
      • The EDMODO window for submitting the rough draft is open!  Make SURE you click TURN IN for the correct assignment window.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.


      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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      Thursday, February 4, 2016

      Feb 4 ... Rough Drafting ... Remember it's due tomorrow and we will meet in the lab (A102)






      WARM-UP ...

      CWoD ... PREDATORY



      TODAY ...


      • CONTINUE WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... THEY ARE DUE 2/5 (We will be in the lab (A102) to finish and print.
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.
      • The EDMODO window for submitting the rough draft is open!  Make SURE you click TURN IN for the correct assignment window.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.


      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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      Wednesday, February 3, 2016

      Feb 3 ... Research Quiz ... Rough Drafts keep on keepin' on




      WARM-UP ...

      CWoD ... CURSORY



      TODAY ...



      • You will need to log on to Edmodo and complete the Research Paper/Process quiz - 11 questions; 10 minute time limit.  MUST be completed today.

      • CONTINUE WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... THEY ARE DUE 2/5 (We will be in the lab (A102) to finish and print.
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.


      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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      Tuesday, February 2, 2016

      Feb 2 ... Continuing the Rough Draft



      WARM-UP ...

      Quote of the day:

      Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

      Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)

      Explain in your own words ... do you agree?  Why or why not?



      TODAY ... 

      • CONTINUE WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... 
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.


      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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      Monday, February 1, 2016

      Feb 1 ... Starting the Rough Draft



      WARM UP ...


      • CWoD ... ANCILLARY


      • Centered on the page - type the word and the definition
      • Under that (To the LEFT) ... 2 synonyms that you are familiar with
      • Under that (To the RIGHT) ... 2 antonyms that you are familiar with
      • An example (from life or reading)
      • A picture or symbol that you mentally connect with the word.
        • Example below!




      LAIR - resting place of a wild animal
      SYNONYMS - Den, Hideaway ANTONYMS - Open Space, Trails
      EXAMPLE - Wounded animals tend to try to get back to their lairs to escape.
      PICTURES - 




      TODAY ...



      • BEGIN WRITING YOUR ROUGH DRAFTS ... 
        • 1000-1300 Words for an A Level Paper
        • 801-999 Words for a B Level Paper
        • 700 Words Minimum for a C Level Paper
          • ROUGH DRAFTS MUST ... 
            • Be typed in MLA Format
            • Have an MLA style Title Page
            • Include parenthetical documentation and a Works Cited page
        • See the MLA SAMPLE PAPER if you aren't sure about an aspect of the paper - see me if you still have questions.
        • If you need additional resources for the HOW TO questions you may have, consult the following .. 
        • If there is confusion about requirements, refer to the handout detailing the layered curriculum expectations you received in this class.

      • Finish your Research (Notes & Sources) ... turn in when finished.  I want to see where you are on the paper and on your research.  However, if you add more research and more sources AFTER the initial grade is input, I will adjust the grade accordingly.
      • Finish your Working Outline ... submit through Edmodo when finished.
        • NOTES & SOURCES and WORKING OUTLINES are past due.  They must be submitted before you can move forward to the ROUGH DRAFT.
      • Rough Drafts remain due on 2/5.  Final Drafts remain due on 2/17.  Stay on track and stay focused.

      INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE UPLOADING TO EDMODO ... 
      • Anything uploaded to Edmodo MUST be in a Microsoft Word (or .docx) file format.
        • From Word Online, all you need to do is click ... FILE ... SAVE AS ... DOWNLOAD A COPY (the Chromebooks will download a copy in the correct format to your downloads folder)
        • From Google Docs, you will need to click ... FILE ... DOWNLOAD AS ... MICROSOFT WORD (.DOCX) ... that will download the correct file format for upload to your Chromebook Downloads Folder

      CRUCIAL INFO FOR YOUR PAPER ... 
      • Giving credit to your sources ... (aka parenthetical citations) ... 
        • PLAGIARISM ... it has four forms
          • Copying the work of another and claiming it as your own
          • Quoting a source and not providing proper credit
          • Paraphrasing or summarizing a source into your own words but not providing proper credit
          • Writing a paper that is entirely quotes, paraphrases, and summaries (even if you provide proper credit)
        • When we use information from our research, in order to avoid plagiarism, we MUST give appropriate credit to the original writers via parenthetical citations.
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