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Welcome to Unit 6! 1. Unit 6 Project 2. APA Format 3. Thesis Double Check Instructor Contact Info AIM address: EleBranch E-mail address: [email protected] Cell Phone: 336-549-1303 Office Hours: Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and by appointment Using an Outline Informal or working outlines are simply early sketches of how you will arrange the major sections of your paper. Jotting down main points and a few subpoints before you begin can help you while you are writing. Sample Introductory Paragraph Justice and rehabilitation have traditionally been the goal of our Juvenile Justice court system, but justice is not always served especially in cases involving juveniles. The judiciary process has evolved from a system that did not initially consider juveniles to one where juveniles have their own courts, facilities, and laws. A juvenile is considered to be an individual under the age of 18 and resembling an adult. However, resembling an adult does not always mean that juveniles will have an adult mindset. Thus, juveniles may need extra attention to help in their rehabilitation through specialized programs involving therapy and self-esteem enhancement. Sample Outline I. Introduction A. The System is not working. B. Its evolution C. Problems and solutions II. Specialized programming A. Therapy 1. talk therapy 2. cognitive behavioral therapy B. Self-Esteem Enhancement 1. Positive Self-talk 2. Guided Imagery III. Conclusion Structure of an APA Paper 1. Title Page 2. Abstract (not required for final project) 3. Introduction 4. Body 5. Conclusion 6. References APA Formatting Conventions 12-point type (Arial or Times New Roman) 1-inch margins on all sides Double-spaced type Headers w/ page numbers on each page 1/2-inch paragraph indentations APA Language Conventions No first or second person NO contractions NO cliches NO colloquialisms NO biased language NO euphemisms NO exaggeration, humor, or sarcasm In my opinion, people who use marijuana recreationally would love to have the drug legally recognized. However, those who sell the drug would rather it not be legalized in order to continue profiting from sales. But I also think it is unfair to keep people in prison for using marijuana when alcohol and tobacco have more detrimental side effects. Also, our prisons require space for crimes more serious than selling or using marijuana. In this paper, I will argue that these are the reasons why you and others like you should advocate that marijuana be decriminalized. People who use marijuana recreationally would love to have the drug legally recognized. However, those who sell the drug would rather it not be legalized in order to continue profiting from its sale. At the same time, it seems unfair to maintain people in prison for using marijuana when alcohol and tobacco have more detrimental side effects. Moreover, today’s prisons require space for crimes more serious than either selling or using marijuana. For these reasons, marijuana should be decriminalized. APA Documentation To Avoid PLAGIARISM 1. Summarize 2. Paraphrase 3. Direct Quotations APA REQUIRES In-text citations (the 80/20 rule) Reference page citations A well-integrated quote is like a sandwich: On top you have a sentence(s) of your own which creates the context for the quote you intend to use, then the quote (with author tag/signal phrase), and finally a sentence of your own that reflects back on the quote and its significance to your argument. * When introducing quotes use signal words/phrases: According to, asserted, claimed, emphasized, noted, observed, pointed out, suggested, wrote In-text Citation Formats One scholar argues: “A channel surfer hops back and forth between channels because she's bored. A Web surfer clicks on a link because she's interested” (Johnson, 1997, p. 109). Johnson (1997) argues: “A channel surfer hops back and forth between channels because she's bored. A Web surfer clicks on a link because she's interested” (p.109). Reference Page Citation Johnson, S. (1997). Interface culture: How new technology transforms the way we create and communicate. New York: HarperCollins. Basic format of an APA reference 1. Author’s name (last name first, first initial). 2. Date of publication in parentheses. (n.d.) signifies that no date is available. 3. Name of book (in italics). 4. Publication or Retrieval Information. • Note: After every major element of an APA citation, there is usually a period unless it is a web address. Honing Your Thesis Statement 1. Does your thesis take a strong stance on a controversial issue? 2. Does your thesis answer either how or why? In other words, does it “assert your conclusions” about a particular topic. 3. Is your thesis limited enough that you can say what you have to say in 5 pages? 4. Does your thesis pass the “so what,” and “duh” tests?