Definition + Exemplification = Essay #2

Today we are going to outline our papers, so you won't have to struggle through it this weekend. Your goal by this Monday is to have a complete and finished paper for peer review next week...

But first, let us work with an example:

Cyberspace is a term coined by William Gibson for his book Neuromancer.
Avatar is coined by another author talking about virtual representations and hindu deities.

As a group, come up with the new term.

Get into groups and let us define this idea with examples:
- Give at least three
- Give us your full definition.

With a working thesis that "Robots are human creations that will destroy human life as we know it."

What are ways we can illustrate this definition?

BLOG: Your Entire Outline
READ: Information about Drafting and Revising
BRING: The first draft of your paper.
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Days Without, MLA Citations, and You :-)

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For over a hundred years, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature. Since 1951, MLA has been publishing guidelines for style, including instructions on documenting the use of sources.
- From the MLA Website, Frequently Asked Questions

MLA Citation Group Quiz: http://www.collegewriting.us/FrontPageDocuments/MLAQuiz.htm

But First...


Seven Blind Men and an Elephant:



Official Website for MLA: http://www.mla.org/style_faq

Websites for MLA Format and Citations:
1. Purdue OWL Resources: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
2. UCF Writing Center: http://english.cas.ucf.edu

Websites for Automatic Works Cited Pages:
1. citastic: http://www.citastic.com/
2. citation builder: http://www.sourceaid.com/
3. citation machine: http://www.citationmachine.net/
4. easy bibliobraphy: http://www.easybib.com/
5. noodle tools: http://www.noodletools.com/

Don't forget that you also have the Handbook as an excellent resource for MLA Citations and Format!

BLOG: The start of your Works Cited Page (two pieces of outside information)
READ: CW 203-6 Exemplification (as well as pages 42 and 43)
BRING: Your thesis and idea of what you want to define in your paper

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