Directions & Citations for English 28 Final Exam 1
English 28, Final Exam Preparation & DIRECTIONS
Grading Criteria: Essay graded on item listed below (1-6). Include:
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Plan (staple as last page of essay)
VERY SHORT Opening Remarks and Thesis in first paragraph—thesis last sentence in 1st paragraph (Hint: Make prompt into
Thesis), AND USE FIRSTLY, SECONDLY, LASTLY at the beginning of each topic sentence: REQUIRED
Topic Sentence for each supporting paragraph.
4. Conclusion: Begin last paragraph with In conclusion,—a brief paragraph—AND REWARD YOUR 1ST PARAGRAPH.
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Citation Introduction and Citation Integration for each citation used.
Citation page number (book) and Citation paragraph number (web): At the end of each Citation put brackets to indicate page or web
paragraph. Sample—In Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom Christiane Northrup says, “I love this essay” (??).
Simple, Complex, Compound Sentences.
Lastly: Since you cannot put book titles and web sites in italics, underline book titles and web sites, which are italicized when typed. Also,
write your paper on every other line; don’t write on every line.
Directions and Prompt: Discuss the reasons
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I get sick, and explain the steps I will take to avoid getting sick.
1st paragraph—Opening Remarks/Thesis Statement—no examples, no details
2nd paragraph—SICK—(with examples and Citations)
3rd paragraph—SICK—(with examples and citations)
4th paragraph—brief conclusion. No Works Cited page required.
Write simple, complex, compound sentences only.
CITATIONS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE: Cite them properly in your paper. Prove you know how to cite web and book quotes.
EXAM EXPLAINED IN DETAIL:
Necessary Information:
1. Exam begins promptly at beginning of class (6 PM). Make arrangements to be on time. No excuses. Tell your lady,
boyfriend, wife, husband, boss that you must be on time. No exceptions. It is a timed exam.
2. Bring one—4 x 9—envelope with a stamp: You cannot take your exam without it. If possible, please bring one extra for
those that do not.
3. Prompt/Topic:
a. General topic provided today—Exam begins promptly at 6 PM. Make arrangements. No make-up.
b. Write ONLY simple, complex, compound sesterces
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Memorize your sentences/content because you cannot use any notes or the person next to you; I’ll be watching
you.
d. A one hour, timed exam. You will have ½ hour to plan and one hour to write your exam. I will provide enough paper.
Double space paper.
Directions & Citations for English 28 Final Exam 2
First WRITE YOUR ESSAY: Then Use 2 sources listed below in your essay. Do not read these quotes
before you write your essay!
Since you cannot put book titles and web sites in italics, underline book titles and web sites, which are italicized when typed. Also,
write your paper on every other line; don’t write on every line.
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, by Christiane Northrup (Book): Items below are short quotes from Northrup’s book.
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A good night's sleep will restore the immune system, because when you get a good night's sleep, melatonin levels rise and that
improves immunity. Page 18
Constant worrying causes cortisol and epinephrine levels to rise - and these stress hormones can weaken the body's overall
immunity. Page 31
Whenever circulation is increased, you get far more white blood cells, so they check for foreign germs and are far more apt to be
able to gobble [destroy] them up. Page 55
Every thought is accompanied by a chain of biochemical reactions in your body. So a positive attitude can increase levels of nitric
oxide, which help to balance neurotransmitters, improve immunity, and increase circulation. Page 103
Secrets of Super-Healthy People, By Jennifer Soong, WebMD— Items below are quotes from Soong’s web article—
So if you use the statement by Hayla Cass (below), it will appear in your essay this way:
In her article “Secrets of Super-Healthy People” Hayla Cass says, “In order to prevent illness, it’s…” (qtd. In Soong Par. 12).
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Jennifer Cassetta, a martial arts instructor:
I believe it is the holistic approach to exercise that calms the mind and relieves stress, and the cardio, strengthening, and
conditioning help boost the immune system. Paragraph 4
Elisabetta Politi, nutrition director at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center:
It’s a myth that vitamin C prevents the cold, but having an appropriate amount of vitamin C from fruits and vegetables can boost
immunity. Paragraph 9
Felice Rhiannon, yoga therapist
Meditation practice helps to calm my nervous system and allows the immune system to function with less interference. A calmer
mind means a calmer body [less stress]. Paragraph 8
Hyla Cass, Integrative Medical Practitioner:
In order to prevent illness, it's important to wash your hands frequently . . . because you're in contact with all kinds of pathogens - door knobs, stair railings, other people. You really want to have clean hands. Paragraph 12
Sheldon Cohen, Being Healthy, WebMD—web article.
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The explanation isn't that extroverts interact with more people, and therefore have immunity to that virus. There's something
about being extroverted that seems to protect people. Paragraph 1
Having a diverse social network is equally important. Individuals who belong to multiple social groups are less likely to develop
colds when exposed to a virus. There's convincing literature in epidemiology that people who have more diverse social networks
are also less likely to get heart disease and live longer. Paragraph 4
People who have a positive emotional style -- described as happy, enthusiastic, and calm -- are less likely to catch colds.
Paragraph 7
Sleep efficiency is the key, Cohen says. People who get into bed and fall asleep right away and stay asleep are more protected
against colds than those who wake up repeatedly through the night. Paragraph 8
The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick, by Gene Stone book: Items below are short quotes from Stone’s book.
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It’s been shown that lack of sleep . . . increases the production of cortisol, a hormone that triggers stress. Page 6
You might not think having a social network would count as much as diet and exercise when it comes to good health. But studies
have found good buddies [friends] can protect against everything from memory loss to heart attacks to infectious diseases.
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You’re constantly frazzled [stressed], you’re at higher risk for everything from a heart attack to diabetes and irritable bowel
syndrome or so researchers think. Page 99
Regular weight training [exercise] may reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, colon and breast
cancer, depression and diabetes. Page 10
Directions & Citations for English 28 Final Exam 3
Final Exam WRITING Process
Step 1: Make a list of words pertaining to your topic that you can write sentences about to support your topic sentences.
Step 2: Make a planner
by groupings using words above.
Step 3: Topic Sentence with an attitude (good/bad smart/stupid big/little). Write S, CX, C sentences ONLY in a list format;
do not put into paragraph format yet. COMPARE EACH SENTENCE WITH Topic Sentence.
Step 4
Make a list of key
Step 5:
words you will use in step 5 below.
Write sentences: CX -- C -- S sentences from your groupings in step 2 and use key words in EVERY
sentence.
Step 6: Citations.
Underline SV, circle connector, draw line from subject to subject (Do NOT put into a paragraph format yet)
You are required to save all the above. Be able to prove you followed these steps by saving all the above, and I will be able to
give you any help you may need before or during class.
Essays
Copy the S, C, CX sentences and paste another directly below your sentences. Make a paragraph out of your first list.
Hence, you will have identical sentences in top paragraph and your bottom sentences. MLA: Now you can finally format your
paper into the MLA format. Follow the step by step directions in you Syllabus; don’t just assume you can do it correctly; follow
the MLA exactly.
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Directions & Citations for English 28 Final Exam 4
FINAL EXAMINATION
I Get Sick &
Staying healthy
A A Stevens, English 28
Brainstorming terms for making groupings or diagram for “I get sick” and
Staying healthy:
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Use “I” at to begin EVERY SENTENCE unless you identify you new “voice”
Use Present Tense ONLY
Use Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Lastly to begin EVERY TOPIC SENTENCE
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germs
wash hands
sick people
touching things
low immune system
not enough sleep
poor diet
no vegetables
no fruit
no vitamins
low resistance
stress
proper clothing
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work environment
no water
don’t sleep
kids sick
fast food
public places
air conditioner
kissing
touching face
check ups
no dental insurance
drinking
germs on stuff
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smoking
door knobs
shaking hands
bus handlebar
stress & getting sick:
long hours.....chores
no job............no money
friends...........bills
boy/girl friend
noise home/work
WARNING: DO NOT TAKE SENTENCES OR PHRASES FORM THIS EXAMPLE.
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country; a topic sentence goes here. Because I work and go
to college, I do not get sufficient, sound sleep. Over the years I have had sleepless nights; consequently, I listen to the house
sounds and the clock tick for hours instead of sleeping. So, I make it easier for cold germs to attack my weak immune system.
In the web article “The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick” on WebMD Sheldon Cohen says, “People who get into bed and
fall asleep right away and stay asleep are more protected against colds than those who wake up repeatedly through the night”
(par. 8). Therefore, if I want to diminish the number of colds I get each year, I will have to go to asleep and continue a lifeless
sleep throughout the night. For example, In the future I will schedule a two to three days weekly, select a time and locate a safe
a place where I can jog, such as my local park, the Laguna Niguel regional. The park is suitable because it has pathway lights
and an even trail. Hence I do not have to be influenced by friends who can’t jog or cancel at the last minute.