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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

commas.pdf
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choppy_run sentence.pdf
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comma_splices_2.pdf
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10rulesaboutcommas.pdf
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comma_splices.pdf
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parallelstructure.pdf
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parts_of_speech.pdf
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csfsrules.pdf
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choppy_sentences_2.pdf
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comma_splice.pdf
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choppy_sentences_3.pdf
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runon comma_splice.pdf
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sentence_fragments.pdf
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comma-practice.pdf
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2. Expository, Critical Essay

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how_to_write_a_thesis_statement.docx
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writing_sentences_in_a_paragraph.docx
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writing_introductions_and_conclusions.docx
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introduction_writing.docx
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paragraph_writing.docx
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Analyzing structure of text.png
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fix_this_essay_social_media_and_teens.docx
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fix_this_essay_thesis_links_and_be_more_concise.docx
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fix_this_essay_on_negative_impacts_of_social_media.docx
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peer_editing_sheet.docx
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body_paragraph_presentation.ppt
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integrating_quotes.docx
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counterargument.docx
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create_an_outline_for_this_essay_on_texting.docx
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rewrite_this_essay_social_media.docx
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persuasive_writing_transition_words.pdf
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body_paragraph_graphic_oragnizer.jpg
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fix_up_the_introduction_assignment__1_.docx
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Examples

the_importance_of_education-_eva’s_response.docx
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dystopian_essay_Annushka.docx
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nola_on_animal_rights.docx
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article_response_-_eric.docx
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Exemplar Response of a persuasive essay: Will more homework improve the lives of poor American students?




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


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Step-by-Step Instructions on how to Cite a Source and Reference (APA Style).
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​1. Find a source (Internet or in print). The picture is of a source I found on Women's rights.

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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.

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​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!!!
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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

using_dialogue_in_a_personal_narrative.pdf
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story_writing_sheets.pdf
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narrative_essay.pdf
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Exemplar

the_fall_of_the_olympians.docx
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