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@christinajglane When using block citation, the parenthetical citation should always come after the period at the end of the quotation #okie1213

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I had never heard of “patchwriting” until reading chapter 26, but now that I know what it is I can easily avoid it. #okie1213

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I never know when to use quotes, but after reading I learned that a good place to insert a quote is when discussing a counter argument. #okie1213

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@GHentemann Very true, this is a step I always seem to mess up

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While synthesizing sources is a crucial factor of a well written research paper, inserting yourself into the conversation and being an active participant is just as important. #okie1213

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@BrittanyHarrim1 I had no idea either, but now that I know I realize I’ve seen the other approaches used quite often in other argumentative essays!

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Out of all three approaches, classical seems to be the most effective at getting your point across due to personal experience—you have the opportunity to build your argument over time #okie1213

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REMEMBER: your stance should be evident in your thesis statement, and should be in response to your research question. #okie1213

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Without factual evidence an argument simply can’t be supported, making for a weak and innscurate paper. #okie1213

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@christinajglane I wasn’t really taught to be specific—as long as you had evidence to support your claim you were in the clear! (Or so we thought)

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I need to make sure to remember that a thesis statement should prompt some sort of argument—something that will make readers interested in reading the rest of the paper! #okie1213

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@GHentemann so true! When an infographic looks phenomenal and is super organized it’s hard to imagine that the information is anything but true :(

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While infographic can seem put together and accurate, it is important to do your own research because they don’t always include reliable information #okie1213

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A photo infographic seems to be most my speed; the design is typically simple and text is used to describe/explain a topic. Right up my alley #okie1213

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Discursive and non-discursive rhetoric can drastically alter the meaning/message behind an infographic, and it is essential to understand the difference between the two. #speechvsappeals #okie1213

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@christinajglane I would like to research true crime and the affects it has on researchers i.e if it causes paranoia, stress, etc. #okie1213

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When you’ve never managed your sources before and realize that Zotero is a real thing.. #okie1213

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It never occurred to me that in some cases, bias could be a good thing; what matters is what the author does with it #okie1213

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@JessicaRhoads20 Agreed! I feel like my cristisicm is either too harsh or not helpful at all :-( #okie1213

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Organization in an essay is absolutely crucial—unfortunately it is something I still struggle with. A strategy that typically works for me is planning the structure of my essay beforehand in as much detail as possible. #okie1213