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Current Event Rules For Applied Technology

Current Event Rules For Applied Technology. Current Event Rule # 1. MLA Format Heading Page Number Hand out of example. Current Event # 2. Formal Writing Rules No “I” “You” “We” “Us” Instead use: One may think …. Many may argue …. Experts agree …. Generals state ….

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Current Event Rules For Applied Technology

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  1. Current Event Rules For Applied Technology

  2. Current Event Rule # 1 • MLA Format • Heading • Page Number • Hand out of example

  3. Current Event # 2 • Formal Writing Rules • No “I” “You” “We” “Us” • Instead use: • One may think …. • Many may argue …. • Experts agree …. • Generals state …. • Law makers agree that .. • Formal Writing Rules Rubric

  4. Current Rule # 3 • Add in an In-text citation • What is an “in-text citation?” • Define • Hand out rules • Find author of article • Demo – Google News • What if you can not find • author?

  5. New Current Event Rule # 4 • You must add a “Works Cited” for your Current Event in MLA Format. • Use Easybib.com to create this citation • Easybib Demo – Manual and Auto • Website • Book • Hanging indent • Place citation at the bottom of the page

  6. Current Event Rule # 5 • Add TWO Vocabulary Words • Can use any of the words we • used so far • Must be used correctly • Can use various forms of the word • Ex: contradict • Ex: contradiction • Must be BOLDED • If not bolded -10

  7. Current Event Rule # 6 • Create a Thesis Statement based on article • Must be the last sentence in the first paragraph • Must sum up your opinion and have at least one piece of evidence supporting your opinion • Must be bolded

  8. Thesis Statement Topic + Opinion + Evidence (ONE Blueprint Idea) _____________________ Thesis Statement

  9. C.E. Thesis Statement • Mr. Wilno’s Example: • Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for shooting his girlfriend; however, one may believe that he knowingly murdered her and should be found guilty.

  10. Current Event Rule # 7 • Select an article from any of New Egypt high school’s databases relating to your topic • Helps you gather info for your final paper • Save all info that you find • Use it as a source for paper

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