GCP 8 (MLA Citation and Presentations)

How to Cite Sources

1.) Here is what a proper in-text citation looks like if you are citing a book…

Gibson stated that "Stalin became dictator of The Soviet Union by purging many political rivals." (263).

Stalin became dictator by "purging all of his political rivals" (Gibson 263).



2.) Here is what a proper in-text citation looks like if you are citing an internet source...

One online historian stated that Stalin was "...a dictator who came into power by purging his rivals." (Gibson, “Stalin: a Life”).

Stalin purged all of his political rivals (Gibson et al.).

*** Use (Gibson, et. al) if there are more than two authors

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/

It comes from the OWL at Purdue.

*** Go to Electronic Sources to learn how to cite on-line articles.


2.) Your last PowerPoint slide should be a Works Cited Page. A Works Cited page

3.) Here is what a proper Works Cited Page looks like…

Follow the link...

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/12/

It shows you what a Works Cited Page should look like.



HOMEWORK

Your homework is for each individual student to...


1.) create two paragraphs of research with at least one book citation and at least one internet in text citation,

2.) show that you have started creating a Works Cited Page with at least two sources (you should the same two sources you use for in text citation),

3.) and email that to me before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday evening.


During Monday's class, each group should

1.) take that research and put it on the PowerPoint together with your group mates during teh first period.

2.) Show me your presentation. Please note, I will only make three grammar corrections. You will still be graded on grammar, spelling, etc. You should correct everything before you actually make your presentation.

3.) Discuss how you are going to present the other 7 minutes of your presentation. Remember, it can not just be a PowerPoint. Be creative! What would be an interesting way to teach your presentation. Think of what Sarah did when she taught everyone Hangul.


Here's our schedule

Monday, May 23rd: Put Presentations together and show Mr. Gibson your plan

Thursday, May May 26th: Human Origins and The Sahel

Monday, June 2nd: East Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Central Africa, and South Africa

Thursday, June 5th: Africa Unit Exam

Here's your grading rubric

1.) Did the group cover each important topic?
2.) Did the group cite each slide and use MLA Citation?
3.) Did the group members speak loudly, confidently, and give an engaging presentation?
4.) Did each group member pull his or her weight?

My email, in case you forgot, is

mtgibby1985@gmail.com

Jia you!

Mr. Gibson