Understanding the Statement-Note-Commentary Formula

This video tutorial guides students on writing the body of a research paper using the statement note commentary formula. It covers the importance of preparation, including taking notes and creating an outline. The tutorial explains how to apply the formula with examples and emphasizes the necessity of parenthetical citations to avoid plagiarism. The video concludes with advice on combining statements and notes for a mature writing style and encourages students to practice these skills.

What are the two main goals of the video tutorial?

• Mastering the art of public speaking

• Learning how to write a conclusion and bibliography

• Developing skills in graphic design

• Understanding the statement-note-commentary formula and parenthetical citations

What should you have completed before starting to write your research paper?

• A draft of the introduction

• A summary of the conclusion

• A list of references

• Note cards, an outline, and EasyBib

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To list references

• To provide a counterargument

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

What does the 'statement' in the statement-note-commentary formula represent?

• A question

• A factual statement

• An opinion or belief

• A summary

How should notes be used in the statement-note-commentary formula?

• To summarize the paragraph

• As a conclusion

• To support the statement with evidence

• To introduce a new topic

What is the role of commentary in the statement-note-commentary formula?

• To introduce a new topic

• To explain how the note supports the statement

• To provide a counterargument

• To list references

In the example provided, what is the topic sentence about?

• The importance of technology

• The history of the United States

• The unfair treatment of some Americans

• The benefits of education

What is a parenthetical citation?

• A citation at the end of the paper

• A citation within the text using parentheses

• A citation in the bibliography

• A citation in the footnotes

What should be included in a parenthetical citation?

• The author's full name

• The title of the book

• The first entry from EasyBib

• The publication date

Where should the period be placed in a sentence with a parenthetical citation?

• After the parentheses

• After the first word

• Before the parentheses

• Before the last word