AP Seminar Performace Task 2: Citations, Writing Style and Peer Review
Summary
TLDRThis instructional video focuses on the essentials of academic writing, emphasizing the importance of consistent and accurate citations to establish credibility. It reviews different citation styles, such as APA and MLA, and stresses the need for citing while writing to avoid inconsistencies. The video also addresses grammar and style, advising on maintaining an academic tone without being overly wordy. Peer review is highlighted as a crucial strategy for refining the paper, with tips on providing actionable feedback. The speaker encourages viewers to reflect on their writing, ensuring clarity of communication and adherence to the rubric.
Takeaways
- 📚 Good writers attribute sources consistently throughout their academic work to establish credibility.
- 🤔 Reflect on your essay to ensure it communicates your ideas and those of others effectively.
- 🔍 For detailed help with citations, quoting, paraphrasing, and academic voice, refer to AP Daily videos on AP Classroom.
- 📝 Cite as you go to avoid producing sloppy scholarship and maintain consistency in citations.
- 📊 Understand the scoring criteria for citations, which range from no bibliography or in-text citations (0 points) to very few flaws and consistent citations (5 points).
- 📈 Consistency in citation style is key; do not change your reference style midway through your academic year.
- 🔑 In-text citations should clearly indicate the source and allow readers to find the full citation in the bibliography.
- 📖 Cite when directly quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing to give credit to the original source of ideas.
- ✍️ Refrain from neglecting grammar and style; it can affect the credibility of your work.
- 🎯 High-scoring papers not only have few grammar and style errors but also exhibit an elevated writing style that enhances the message.
- 👀 Peer review is a valuable strategy for getting feedback and improving your paper; avoid generic praise and seek actionable commentary.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The main focus of the video is on citations, transitions, and modeling peer review in academic writing.
Why is it important for writers to attribute sources consistently?
-It is important for writers to attribute sources consistently to establish their credibility as a writer and to ensure that they are using trustworthy sources.
What does the video suggest about reflecting on one's writing?
-The video suggests that reflecting on one's writing is important to ensure that the essay clearly communicates the writer's ideas as well as the ideas of others.
What is the purpose of peer review in the context of this video?
-The purpose of peer review in this context is to use it as a strategy to ensure that the message of the essay is being communicated effectively.
What does the video recommend for citing sources in academic writing?
-The video recommends citing sources as you go while writing, rather than adding them afterwards, to avoid producing sloppy scholarship and inconsistencies.
What are the different scoring criteria for citations mentioned in the video?
-The different scoring criteria for citations mentioned in the video are a score of zero points for missing a bibliography or in-text citations, three points for some uniformity but occasional unclear references or errors, and five points for very few flaws and consistent citations.
Why should one not change their citation style midway through the school year?
-One should not change their citation style midway through the school year because consistency is key; it is important to maintain the same style throughout the year.
What are the two popular citation styles shown in the video?
-The two popular citation styles shown in the video are APA and MLA.
What is the importance of grammar and style in academic writing according to the video?
-According to the video, grammar and style are important in academic writing as they contribute to the credibility of the writer and the effectiveness of the communication.
What does the video suggest about the use of elevated language in academic writing?
-The video suggests that while an academic tone is encouraged, it is possible to overdo it by being too wordy or using words that don't fit the tone of the argument, which can complicate communication.
What are some common pitfalls to avoid in peer review according to the video?
-Some common pitfalls to avoid in peer review according to the video are complimenting without specificity and responding defensively to criticism.
What type of feedback is considered effective in peer review as per the video?
-Effective peer review provides actionable commentary that offers suggestions leading to an improved paper.
What should one focus on when reviewing a paper for peer review?
-When reviewing a paper for peer review, one should focus on following the rubric, making sure the paper aligns with the task requirements, and checking for consistent citations, among other things.
What are some final steps suggested in the video for revising an academic paper?
-The final steps suggested in the video for revising an academic paper include checking for consistent citations, sharing the paper with a classmate for peer review, and revising and improving the paper based on the feedback received.
Outlines
📚 Importance of Citations and Peer Review
The video emphasizes the significance of proper citations in academic writing, stressing that good writers consistently attribute sources to establish credibility. It encourages viewers to reflect on their own work and ensure that it communicates both their ideas and those of others effectively. The speaker suggests using peer review as a strategy for this purpose. The video also serves as a review for those preparing their final submissions, advising viewers to watch other videos on AP Classroom for detailed guidance on citations, quoting, paraphrasing, and academic voice. It is noted that citations should be done as one goes, not as an afterthought, to avoid errors and inconsistencies.
🔍 Understanding Citation Styles and Grammar
This paragraph delves into the specifics of citation styles, using APA and MLA as examples, and highlights the importance of consistency in citation practices. It explains the differences between these styles, such as APA's emphasis on the year of publication, and clarifies that both aim to guide the reader to the full citation. The speaker advises on when to cite, including direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrases, and touches on alternative citation methods like attributing phrases and using 'et al.' for multiple authors. Additionally, the importance of grammar and style is underscored, with a reminder to avoid common mistakes that could undermine the writer's credibility. Resources for further learning on paragraph structure and punctuation are mentioned.
⚖️ Balancing Academic Tone and Peer Review
The speaker discusses the fine line between maintaining an academic tone and being overly wordy or jargony, which can complicate communication. They caution against overusing complex language, which might detract from clarity. Peer review is presented as a valuable tool for receiving feedback and improving the paper. The paragraph outlines the pitfalls to avoid in peer review, such as non-specific compliments or defensive reactions, and instead promotes actionable commentary. An example of ineffective peer review is contrasted with a more effective approach that asks questions and provides specific, actionable feedback tied to the rubric and task requirements.
✍️ Final Revision and Submission Tips
The final paragraph offers advice for the final stages of paper revision. It suggests checking for consistent citations, following citation conventions, and seeking peer review, especially for the connection to and use of stimulus sources. The speaker encourages viewers to revise and improve their papers before submission and hints at future videos that will cover final touches in more detail. The focus is on ensuring that the paper meets the rubric requirements and is ready for the upcoming submission deadline.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Citations
💡Peer Review
💡Academic Voice
💡Consistency
💡In-Text Citations
💡Bibliography
💡Rubric
💡Summarize and Paraphrase
💡Attribution Phrases
💡Generic Praise
💡Elevated Writing Style
Highlights
Good writers ensure they attribute and cite sources consistently throughout their academic work.
Credibility as a writer is established through the use of trustworthy sources.
Reflect on the idea that your essay should communicate both your ideas and those of others.
Peer review can be used as a strategy to ensure effective communication of your message.
Citations are a tedious but incredibly important aspect of writing.
Cite as you go to avoid producing sloppy scholarship and poor citations.
Scoring criteria for citations include consistency and accuracy.
A score of zero points indicates a missing bibliography or largely missing in-text citations.
Consistency in citation style is crucial for higher scoring.
Different citation styles like APA and MLA emphasize different components.
In-text citations should clearly indicate the source and allow easy reference to the bibliography.
Cite any time you directly quote, summarize, or paraphrase a source.
Attributing phrases can be used as in-text citations without parentheses.
Grammar and style are important for maintaining credibility in academic writing.
High-scoring papers have few errors in grammar and style and an elevated writing style.
Avoid being overly wordy or using jargon that doesn't fit the tone of your argument.
Peer review provides a second set of eyes to identify and improve smaller issues in your paper.
Effective peer review offers actionable commentary leading to an improved paper.
When doing peer review, focus on providing specific feedback rather than generic praise.
Examples of ineffective peer review include generic praise without specific feedback.
Examples of effective peer review include asking questions and providing specific suggestions for improvement.
During the final revision process, check for consistent citations and seek peer review for feedback.
Revise and improve your paper based on feedback and the rubric requirements.
Transcripts
hey and welcome to another pt2 video
in this video we'll be taking a look at
citations transitions
and modeling peer review so
what i want you to know today is that
good writers
ensure that they attribute incite
sources consistently throughout their
academic work
and that your credibility as a writer is
established through your use
of trustworthy sources in the big
picture
i want to have you to start reflecting
on that iwa
to make sure that your essay is clearly
communicating your ideas
in addition to the ideas of others
and that peer review can be used as a
strategy to ensure that that message is
being communicated effectively
so this is going to be more of a general
overview
it's meant to sort of serve as a review
that's happening closer to that final
submission if you need help with
citations or if you need help
generally with understanding how to
quote
or when to paraphrase or writing in an
academic voice
please check out some of the videos on
ap daily
on ap classroom where they are covered
in great detail
okay so these are just some of the
samples that you can watch there
i'm going to pause here to make sure
that you have finished that first draft
of your paper
if you haven't if you haven't done so
yet this video isn't really going to
serve you much purpose
so come back and watch once you're done
with that first draft
i'm going to be assuming that you're
ready to go here
so much of work what we're covering
today deals with
um what is generally a pretty
tedious but incredibly important aspect
in writing
citations it's applying those
conventions
if you're anything like my students you
might tend to write your paragraphs
first
and then try to go back and cite them
after the fact
and as much as i try to get my students
to sort of cite as they go
many of them are deciding to put it off
until
the last moment and so that can end up
producing some sloppy scholarship some
poor citations
some inconsistency in what they're
citing and when they're citing
so please i want to make sure that
you're understanding that you should be
citing as you go
so before i move on there i want to talk
about this scoring criteria
okay and talking about like how are you
going to be
assessed in terms of your citations
so in this case we have a three
columns three different scoring
criterias right so if we think about
this as sort of like
low medium and high and what i want to
focus on
is the difference between the three
and the five here because very quickly
with the zero points
a score of zero points is going to be a
response that is
either completely missing a bibliography
or a response that is largely missing
in-text citations or footnotes so
i'm going to assume that you're going to
remember and this does require that you
remember to include
those works cited or those references on
the back end
but the differences between the three
and the five
deals with the degree to which you are
doing
you are citing things consistently
and accurately so for three points
in that middle column there is pretty
generally going to be some uniformity in
the citation style that you use
but you might occasionally have unclear
references or errors in your citations
or it just may be inconsistent in the
way that you are citing or when you're
citing
and for five points your response
is going to contain very few flaws
in your citations and it's going to be
consistent
in providing evidence and linking of
those internal citations
to the bibliographic references and i'll
show you a couple of
examples of that as we go along now of
course
i want to talk about
how you should be citing at this point
in the school year
you have probably gotten used to working
within a
particular style so you can totally
continue using whatever citation or
whatever reference style
you've been using throughout the year
now is not the time to
to change it up the major thing that
we're looking for is consistency
so whatever style you decide to employ
in your writing
make sure that you're being consistent
in the way that you're using it
so different styles are going to
emphasize different components
and in this so on your screen right here
you have two different examples
you have apa mla which are two of the
more
um popular options for citing in ap
seminar
you're going to see that apa and mla
while they have some similarities there
are going to be some differences in what
they're emphasizing
so on the left hand side for example for
the apa
you're going to see that they are
consistently referencing the
year of publication the year that the
source was
written within their in-text citations
which is not something that mla is
emphasizing right
one way is not necessarily better than
the other and in reality they are really
serving two different purposes they're
emphasizing two different things but at
the end of the day
both of these citation styles are
achieving the same goal
they are indicating to the reader where
your source came from
and it is allowing the reader to go to
the back to the end of the paper
to see what is the complete citation
so if you ask yourself how should i be
citing
we want your in-text citations to make a
clear
to make it clear to us to the reader
what source was used in the bibliography
okay so i should be able to see and find
easily
the bibliograph bibliographic entry
by looking at the in-text citation
source
so let's focus on when you should be
citing
because this is something that can be
pretty tricky
in terms of when you should be citing
you should be citing
any time that you're directly quoting a
source so if you ever quote
just know that it should be there should
be an
in-text citation pretty close by either
at the beginning or at the end of that
sentence you should be citing
when you summarize when you paraphrase
and again just to sort of reiterate
summarizing is shortening a version of
what another source says
versus paraphrasing which is putting
someone else's ideas into your own words
both of those strategies will require an
in-text citation
and you don't always have to do it with
parentheses you should consider using uh
attributing phrases which there are some
examples here
in apa so for example if you incorporate
the name of the author
as seen in the in the first in the three
examples here the name of the author in
the source
according to smith and then you would
have the year immediately following
right that counts as an in-text citation
even if they're not
if the name itself is not bracketed
within
parentheses and you should also consider
depending on the rules of your style
using at
all when you have more than two authors
here
so instead of listing all of the
individual
authors of a source smith johnson james
and garcia
you can use at all in order to save some
words
right so if we do that enough throughout
the course of the paper
we might earn back 10 words right and
those 10 words could be more effectively
used
somewhere else in the paper instead of
being eaten up
within the citations
now that we've reviewed transitions a
bit
let's move on to reviewing grammar and
style
so it's important to refrain from
neglecting this aspect of your paper
by this point in your in the writing
process you've probably looked at your
paper
a couple dozen times and you feel like
you've memorized what's on it already
but this is re this is often times where
the little mistakes can begin to occur
so don't neglect this remember that that
credibility that you've been working so
hard to establish
can be made or lost based on the way
that you're presenting the information
and there are a couple of different um
ap daily videos
on specifically
on how to do this so i would take a look
at those
applying convention videos on paragraph
structure and semicolon and comma usage
apc videos five and six if you need a
little bit more help with that
now in the rubric here we have again
sort of a low medium highs how you can
take a look at this
now i want you to notice again the
differences between the middle column
and the high scoring column
now while both of the scoring columns
may have few errors in grammar and style
the high score column adds an additional
sort of element here
in terms of elevated writing style that
enhances the message so it's making it
better through the you through word
choice through that precision in writing
now take a second look at that
highlighted phrase
while students are encouraged to use a
style that's consistent
with an academic audience it's also
possible
to overdo it right it's also possible to
be too wordy
or to use words that don't fit the
general tone
of the argument that you're making so
being
too wordy can also lead to
a paper that is scoring in the middle
so there are a lot of students who might
think that using like a ton of big words
lots of elevated language improve
improves that clarity
but in reality it might over complicate
your communication
so you have to find that fine balance in
between using an academic
uh academic tone academic language
and being overly jargony okay
so that's a delicate balance that you
need to be on the lookout for
and one of the strategies that you can
implement to sort of
identify whether you're doing too much
is to
work on that peer review so i mentioned
earlier how it may be easy to overlook
some of those smaller issues that might
be present
this is where peer review for getting a
little bit of feedback
can be used to provide your paper with
the second set of eyes if you've done
peer review
you know that there are a couple of
different types of feedback that you can
get
effective peer review is going to
provide you with actionable commentary
that will provide suggestions that lead
you to an improved paper
you should avoid the common pitfalls of
peer review complimenting without
specificity
or defensive response to criticism so
you have to
be able to reflect on that feedback that
you get from whoever is taking the time
to
look at your paper let's take a look at
an example of that
so here are a couple of things that you
should be on the lookout when doing peer
review
now you'll notice that there are seven
bullet points that are largely
uh mirroring the components of the
actual rubric
so at a minimum these are the things
that you should be on the lookout for
these are the things that you should be
having a conversation about
with the person who is reviewing your
paper now i asked mrs malloy
to take a look at my paper and i wanted
to talk to you guys about
an example of how peer review can sort
of
be ineffective so mrs malloy here
gave me some generic praise okay generic
praise where she was telling me that
everything looked good
i had good evidence good job with the
claim
mrs malloy is making me feel good about
myself
but none of this feedback is really
giving me
any type of information about what i can
do to make my paper better
so you'll notice that she said looks
good but she didn't exactly tell me
what looks good she didn't tell me why
the evidence was good
she didn't tell me what i was doing with
the claim that made it
good so these types of comments don't
really provide the writer with any type
of feedback that's going to allow us to
improve the paper
so as part of that she gave me a little
bit of better
feedback so feedback in this case
is going to allow me to work on some
improvements
so you'll notice in this example of more
effective peer review
that she started asking me some
questions so she asked me where my
connection is to the
stimulus and you'll notice that she's
tying it back to the rubric you'll
notice that she's saying that the rubric
and task direction
says explicit connections shouldn't be
inferred
so now i can work with that now as as
the writer i can revise
my paper to try to make it more explicit
and you also notice that she's telling
me what i'm doing with my context
that makes it good right so it's using
outside evidence to provide context
and then you'll notice at the end that
she's asking me a couple more questions
looks like you're arguing for a solution
the use of virtual cadavers in
educating medical student is that
accurate
and if that's not accurate if that's not
my actual intention
that can be a point of conversation as
well so consider as part of that peer
review process
instead of offering generic praise
making sure that you are offering some
actionable feedback
and here are some things that you can
take a look at when doing peer review
and i'm not going to go i'm not going to
go over all of these so feel free to
pause your video and read over these
just going to talk very generally in
thinking about
from all of these videos that we've been
writing about that we've been
making are you following
the rubric stay tied to the rubric
making sure that you are understanding
the requirements of the task
and making sure that your paper is
aligning to that task
remember you're assessed on that rubric
and that's what we want to take a look
at when we're doing peer review
so here's some suggestions on context
and introduction
some suggestions on the body paragraphs
and then some suggestions on that
conclusion and final
those final touches as well we'll be
taking a look at some of that
those final touches in future videos but
at this point
i want to work on these next steps
so as part of the final revision process
you're going to want to take a look at
your paper for consistent citations
making sure that you're following the
conventions
and taking the steps to share with your
paper for a classmate for that peer
review
if nothing else if you don't have that
much time
focus on focus your review on that
connection to
and the use of the stimulus sources
and after you've gotten done with that
revise and improve your paper
because you're going to be working on
submitting that paper soon
thanks for watching
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