Unit 1 & 2 Review!

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What is the preferred structure of a paper according to Professor Reed?

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A paper should not be one, unbroken paragraph.

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Does MLA require single spacing of the paper?

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False, MLA requires double spacing.

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Are agenda-driven sources always reliable?

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False, agenda-driven sources can be biased.

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Are summarizing and paraphrasing the same thing?

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False, summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing rephrases the original text.

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What is a paragraph?

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A series of sentences that develops one main idea.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of the paper.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a citation?

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A reference to a source used in a paper.

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What is the importance of a works cited page?

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It provides a list of all sources referenced in the paper.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate someone else's ideas in your own words.