General Research and Expository Writing Resources
Table of Contents
1. Grammar
2. Expository, Critical Essay
3. Compare and Contrast Essay
4. APA Citation
5. Narrative writing
1. Grammar
2. Expository, Critical Essay
3. Compare and Contrast Essay
4. APA Citation
5. Narrative writing
1. Grammar
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2. Expository, Critical Essay
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Examples
| the_importance_of_education-_eva’s_response.docx |
| dystopian_essay_Annushka.docx |
| nola_on_animal_rights.docx |
| article_response_-_eric.docx |
Exemplar Response of a persuasive essay: Will more homework improve the lives of poor American students?
3. Compare and Contrast Essay
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| the_machine_stops_vs_omelas.docx |
Example outline for history compare and contrast essay
Intro:
First paragraph: low pay
Topic sentence: Workers in both the late 1880s and today are receiving low pay. In the past, ……….. Today, the situation is not as bad but some workers…….
Second paragraph: Unsafe work conditions
Topic sentence: In the past, workers in Canada faced very unsafe work conditions. Today, conditions are not as bad but a number of unsafe conditions stand out. For example,…
Third paragraph: Discrimination
Topic sentence: In the past, women and non-white workers faced significant discrimination. While improvements have been made, discrimination still continues today.
Conclusion:
Topic sentence: In the past, workers fought for their rights and improved their conditions. Today, workers have had some setbacks but continue to struggle.
Intro:
First paragraph: low pay
Topic sentence: Workers in both the late 1880s and today are receiving low pay. In the past, ……….. Today, the situation is not as bad but some workers…….
Second paragraph: Unsafe work conditions
Topic sentence: In the past, workers in Canada faced very unsafe work conditions. Today, conditions are not as bad but a number of unsafe conditions stand out. For example,…
Third paragraph: Discrimination
Topic sentence: In the past, women and non-white workers faced significant discrimination. While improvements have been made, discrimination still continues today.
Conclusion:
Topic sentence: In the past, workers fought for their rights and improved their conditions. Today, workers have had some setbacks but continue to struggle.
4. APA Citation and References
1. In-text examples
In Canada, many immigrants faced discrimination. For example, Chinese railroad workers faced hazardous work conditions and many died as a result of their work conditions (15,000) (Adams, 2009).
TDSB teachers went on strike in 2015 for the following reasons according to the TDSB:…………. (TDSB, N.D.).
2. End of paper examples
References
Adams, Jackson. (2009). History: Grade 8. Nelson Textbook publishing: New York.
TDSB. (N.D.). ETFO Agreement with Board. TDSB. Retrieved from: asdfsadgasgas.com
Canadian Encyclopedia. (N.D.). History of the Working Class in Canada. Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from: https://asdfkasjdghfasoghaosghjasg.asdghasgifdaig
1. In-text examples
In Canada, many immigrants faced discrimination. For example, Chinese railroad workers faced hazardous work conditions and many died as a result of their work conditions (15,000) (Adams, 2009).
TDSB teachers went on strike in 2015 for the following reasons according to the TDSB:…………. (TDSB, N.D.).
2. End of paper examples
References
Adams, Jackson. (2009). History: Grade 8. Nelson Textbook publishing: New York.
TDSB. (N.D.). ETFO Agreement with Board. TDSB. Retrieved from: asdfsadgasgas.com
Canadian Encyclopedia. (N.D.). History of the Working Class in Canada. Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from: https://asdfkasjdghfasoghaosghjasg.asdghasgifdaig
Step-by-Step Instructions on how to Cite a Source and Reference (APA Style).
1. Find a source (Internet or in print). The picture is of a source I found on Women's rights.
2. Write the fact or information from the source you want to use. Do this EVEN if you do not use the EXACT WORDS from the source.
I am going to use the fact that 37% of single mothers live in poverty according to a 2016 OXFAM report.
3. Write the source in the proper citation format:
Name of author. (Date). Title of webpage. Name of newspaper or internet site. Retrieved from: URL
So I would write at the end of the essay in alphabetical order:
References
OXFAM. (2016). What does it mean to be a Feminist in 2016. OXFAM. Retrieved from: http://womensrights.oxfam.ca/
4. In the essay, I would write something like this: "While some might believe feminism is an out-dated movement, the fact that 37% of single mothers live in poverty in Canada is a significant problem (especially considering women are more often single parents than men) (OXFAM, 2016; Terry, 2010).
Terry, 2010 is for the claim that women are more often single parents than men. OXFAM is cited to support the claim that 37% of women live in poverty in Canada (the rate for single fathers by the same study is 22%).
QUIZ!!!
Try to write a correct citation for this article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/women-still-earning-less-money-than-men-despite-gains-in-education-study/article29044130/
5. Narrative writing
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| narrative_essay.pdf |
Exemplar
| the_fall_of_the_olympians.docx |