Module 3
Module 3: Body paragraphs and citing sources
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Let's do this! Body paragraphs are the place where you showcase all of your knowledge on a given topic. In this module, we will discuss how to:
- Organize a paragraph using claim-evidence-reasoning
- Use transition words as signposts in the paragraph and in transitioning to new paragraphs
- Cite your work, both in-text and on a work cited page
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To receive full credit for this module, you must complete a three parts, upload your essay topic, and contribute to the Module 3 Forum.
If you see a green check mark
at the right, you have successfully completed the task. Once there are 9 , you have completed everything necessary in Module 3.
- Part 1: Making paragraphs Page
Part 1 of Module 3 we will talk about two things: organizing your paragraphs and building your paragraphs with a claim, some evidence, and some reasoning. From the graphic in Module 1, here is a reminder to what these essential terms mean.
- Claim: a debatable point about the topic that you can prove valid or true; usually the topic sentence.
- Evidence: cited information quoted or paraphrased from sources that prove your claim.
- Reasoning: the process of analyzing, explaining, or synthesizing how the evidence proves the claim.
This organizing statements activity will help you organize statements to the correct paragraph.This claim - evidence - reasoning activity will help you identify claim, evidence, and reasoning sentences.
- organizing statements Interactive Content
- claim - evidence - reasoning Interactive Content
- Part 2: Transition words, phrases, and sentences (click here!) URL
This short video will help you understand the importance of transitions in an essay. Transition words, phrases, and sentences keep the reader on track. Here is a short list of the types of transition words we can use.
Once you have finished watching the video and reading the list, complete this "click on transitions" activity.
- M3_transition words File
- Click on the Transitions Interactive Content
- Part 3: Plagiarism & works cited Page
The best way to avoid being accused of plagiarism is to cite your sources. However, before we get into how to cite sources, let's talk a bit about what it means to plagiarize.
plagiarize (v), "to copy another person’s ideas, words or work and pretend that they are your own" (Oxford Learner's Dictionary, 2022).
Just to make sure we all understand plagiarism is bad, watch these two videos:
Now that we understand how awful plagiarism is, let's talk about how to cite a source. The reason why we have to cite sources is to:
- Prove our information is valid
- Give credit to the people who deserve it
- Help others follow your research path
- Avoid plagiarism!!!
For the sake of this online course, we will use MLA citations. Here's one more great video explaining how to use MLA citations.
Complete these works cited exercises to see if you have understood how we use MLA to cite sources.
- What is plagiarism? Page
- How to avoid plagiarism Page
- how to use MLA Page
- Works cited exercises Interactive Content
- M3: Upload body paragraphs Assignment
Now you are ready to write your body paragraphs. These are the things you should keep in mind:
- Organize a paragraph using claim-evidence-reasoning
- Use transition words as signposts in the paragraph and in transitioning to new paragraphs
- Cite your work, both in-text and on a work cited page
Submit your body paragraphs as a WORD document. These paragraphs should be double-spaced, 12 pt. font., with your name and the date at the top of the page. Save your file as follows: "FirstName_LastName_BodyParagraphs". If you submit your body paragraphs any other way, it will not be accepted.
Look at the rubric below, to see how your work will be assessed.
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Timeliness
Paper is on time.
Application of Content
Minimal or no evidence that information presented in the module is being processed and used
Some evidence that information presented in the module is being processed and used
Abundant evidence that information presented in the module is being processed and used
Writing Mechanics
Minimal effort to use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Attempts to use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Uses most capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Vocabulary & Syntax
Vocabulary use and sentence structure impedes reader comprehension.
Occasional use of incorrect vocabulary and sentence structure.
Excellent use of vocabulary and sentence structure.
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We covered a lot of ground in Module 3. Choose a topic summarize from this module (i.e. claim-evidence-reasoning, transitions, or citations). Write 3-6 sentences explaining what you now know about this topic.