Works Cited & MLA Formatting

Exhibitions are this Friday!!!!

You paper must be in MLA format and include a Works Cited.  Please follow this MLA formatting guide for your final research paper.

There are also sites available such as EasyBib to help create citations for your Works Cited page.

You can also find all answers to MLA citation questions on the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

Please ask me if you have any questions about your works cited or need final edits/suggestions before turning in your paper on Friday.

Exhibitions!!!

Exhibitions are one week away!  Here are some important details about your project as we head into the showcase.  Here is your schedule for next Friday.

Here are your RUBRICS for your research paper and the showcase presentation.

Please make sure to look at the sample poster layout.

Exhibition Checklist

Please use the following exhibition checklist to check your progress.  Remember you will turn in your rough draft next Friday (4/15).

Exhibitions!!!

Exhibitions 
You will present your exhibition to fellow students, parents, teachers, educators, community members, and possibly media on April 29th.  Your exhibition will be a visual presentation and discussion of your 5 page (minimum) research paper.

For this week please turn in at least 1 (2 recommended) article reviews.  Please follow these basic instructions. Have your review ready to turn in when you arrive in class Friday.

Exhibition Research Paper Instructions
Today I passed out a packet for your reference to help guide your research paper.  please use these templates and resources to help with your formatting and writing.  Here are copies of the following:

Introduction Paragraph Template
Body Paragraph Template
Conclusion Template
MLA Citation Guide
MLA Formatting Guide

If you are having trouble with any aspect of your research paper please let me know (e-mail or in person) ASAP.  The exhibition will be a large part of your semester grade and you want to be prepared to answer questions during your presentation.

Visual Presentations
Finally, you may want to begin thinking about your visual presentation and begin to gather supplies.  All students must have a trifold or presentation board.  They can be purchased at any Staples or similar office supply store.  You may also want to add things like a table skirt or table cover to make your display area look nice and professional.  Remember to try and make your presentation look clean, professional, and CREATIVE.  You can store display boards in the class if you would like.  If you need financial assistance for a presentation board please talk to myself, Mr. Brandes, or Mrs. Leonard.

Mesa College Parent Meeting
This Friday at 3:10 is a MANDATORY parent meeting for students who will be taking Mesa College courses.  In the meeting Mr. Moravec will go over the requirements, what to expect, and lots of other important information about taking Mesa classes.  If your parent or guardian cannot attend please contact Mr. Moravec ASAP.

You will need to attend if you plan on taking PG 110 & PG 120 next year.  This will also allow you to begin taking the college classes of your choice Junior year.  Remember, this will save you time and money in the future!  Also remember that your ability to take college courses depends on a recommendation from Mr. Moravec and myself.

Even if you are not planning on taking college courses next year it is important for your parents to attend.  This meeting will cover you for taking college courses anytime in the future here at the Met.