FSC239Y5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Possessive, Verb, Semicolon
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Use multiple sources ie. notes, additional literature. Common mistakes on the last assignment: included a title page, no page numbers, name and student # in the wrong corner, wrong font, wrong spacing. Separate page entitled references in alphabetical ordered. What should be referenced: anything that"s not your own thought: basically every sentence should be referenced. At the end of a sentence: 1 author (smith 2010, 2 authors (simon & brown 2010, 3+ authors (smith et al. 2010) at the beginning of a sentence: smith (2010) states, smith and brown (2010, smith and colleagues (2010) no direct quotes. Not following instructions lack of evidence to support point. However: wrong: beginning of the sentence, right: middle. Verb tense consistency improper use of apostrophes run-on sentences semicolon use just don"t. Big words, flowery language first person (unless is asked for) contractions informal/casual language. Highlight portions of sentences that include examples and quotes each answer should be supported by at least one example.
