English comp 2 midterm

The Internet has turned teenagers into honest documentarians of their own lives—reporters embedded in their homes, their schools, their own heads. But this is also why it's dangerous, why we can't seem to recognize that it's just a medium. We're afraid. Our kids know things we don't. -Amy Goldwasser

According to Goldwasser, the cause for fear is that Internet access "has turned teenagers into honest documentarians of their own lives. . . Our kids know things we don't" (667).

To be very clear, then, I am not criticizing the work of Habitat for Humanity. -Diana George

Although their advertisements are the subject of her analysis, George is careful to state "I am not criticizing the work of Habitat for Humanity" (623).

Grief turns out to be a place none of us know until we reach it. -Joan Didion

Didion suggests that "grief turns out to be a place none of us know until we reach it" (929).

Anecdotally, adolescent vegetarianism seems to be rising, thanks in part to YouTube animal slaughter videos that shock the developing sensibilities of many U.S. children. But there isn't enough long-term data to prove that, according to government researchers. -Mike Stobbe

If more adolescents are becoming vegetarian, it may be related to "YouTube animal slaughter videos that shock the developing sensibilities of many U.S. children" (Stobbe 649).

What is the main difference between writing a paraphrase and writing a summary?

In a summary, you condense the information in the source.

Original Source Regressive changes in governmental tax policies the weakening of labor unions over the last quarter century have led to a significant rise in the level of inequality between the rich and the middle class. -Gregory Mantsios

Mantsios counters that "regressive changes" tax policy along with a loss of influence for organized labor helped create a "significant rise in the level of inequality" between wealthy and middle-income Americans (701).

Replacing a few selected words using a thesaurus or just using words from your own head to get synonyms is plagiarizing.

Needs citation

Already he thinks of himself as someone who will give away what he has to those in need. -Jay Parini Correct Answer

Parini says of Warren Buffett that "already he thinks of himself as someone who will give away what he has to those in need" (938).

Original Source Most editors test their covers in focus groups in an endless search for the magic that will make their magazines fly off the shelves—and to avoid costly mistakes. -Katharine Q. Seelye

Seelye argues that magazine editors are seeking "the magic that will make their magazines fly off the shelves" (604).

Copying and pasting text from on-line media, such as journal articles, without citing the source is plagiarism

True

Replacing a few selected words using a thesaurus or just using words from your own head to get synonyms is plagiarizing.

True

As the victorious lawyer for several landmark desegregation cases, Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) made crucial contributions to the civil rights movement.

common knowledge

Original passage Of all the aspects to consider when selecting a puppy, temperament, emotional stability, and effective behavior are among the most important. A playful yet calm and stable disposition is the ideal to look for in a puppy. A reserved puppy is different than a shy one. Some breeds hold themselves aloof from strangers and take a wait-and-see attitude before making direct contact. But that is not the same as shyness, which may be a behavior deficiency. The shy dog is abnormally frightened of anything unfamiliar and tries to avoid humans, animals, or change of any kind. Shyness is expressed by escape behavior, cringing, cowering, and, when all else fails, by defensive aggression. Puppies that are not curious, energetic, playful, or anxious to greet you may either be ill or have a behavior problem. Of course, puppies can also be tired when being viewed and may simply be in need of a nap. --From Mordecai Siegal, ed., University of California at Davis Book of Dogs (New York: HarperCollins, 1995), 12. SUMMARY: As the University of California at Davis Book of Dogs points out, when choosing a puppy, look most carefully at the dog's personality and how it behaves. You want a dog that plays but that can also be peaceful and steady. Avoid puppies that are fearful, inactive, and not eager to welcome you (Siegal 12). Correct Answer

effective

When deciding whether to quote, paraphrase, or summarize a source's information, when is it best to paraphrase?

when exact wording of the source is not necessary but there are details you need to include

After Yorktown diplomats took two years to conclude the war. Peace talks began in Paris in April 1782, but the French and Spanish stalled for time, hoping for a major naval victory or territorial conquest. Their delaying tactics infuriated the American diplomats—Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay—who feared that France might sacrifice American interests. For this reason the Americans negotiated secretly with the British, prepared if necessary to cut their ties to France and sign a separate peace. The British ministry was also eager to obtain a quick settlement, for the war had little support in Parliament and officials feared the loss to France of a rich West Indian sugar island. --From James A. Henretta, et al., America's History (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2004), 46. SUMMARY: It took diplomats two years to conclude the war after Yorktown. The French and Spanish stalled after the peace talks begin in 1782. The infuriated American diplomats secretly bargained with the British to possibly sign a separate peace. The British ministry also wanted to obtain a quick settlement.

ineffective