Do NowDo Now1.Take out HW 19, Grammar Book,

a sheet of loose-leaf paper, and TIB second draft.

2.Write new HW in agenda.3.SSR.

Using computers at MCP…• You treat these computers like gold. You break it, you buy it.• Do not touch the keyboard unless instructed• You are only on websites you are told to go to. Any

unauthorized websites will result in automatic 4 demerits (even just Google or Wikipedia)

• Be PATIENT and follow ALL directions• You should always be doing something. If you’re waiting for

more directions, work in your Grammar Book. LEVEL 0!• If you get how to do the things I am showing you already and

want to go to a next step BEYOND what I’m showing you that’s ok… but then don’t ask questions about it!

• If you are lost, look at the PowerPoint!

SWBAT…• Describe what Google Drive & turntitin.com are

in order to use them to publish their writing at MCP

• Correctly format & type an MLA essay.– Common Core: Use technology, including the

Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

– 7 Traits of writing—PRESENTATION!– Writing Process—PUBLISHING

COMPUTING 101An introduction to the Muchin laptops,

and basic information on:Logging onUsing Google DriveFormatting professional documentsSetting up an your TIB essayTurnitin.com

Log on to your computer using…

Username: firstname.lastnamePassword: muchin2018

(no caps or spaces)Note: you may have changed your

password, which can be found on page 98 in your Grammar Book. Make sure your choice is written on page 98. Your teachers can not retrieve it!

Introducing… your Muchin College Prep email address!

• Your email will be firstname.lastname@muchincollegeprep.org

• You should use this email for emailing teachers, community service organization, summer programs, jobs, and college applications.

• You can also use this account for saving your school documents.

Signing on• Go to gmail.com

• Enter your Username: Firstname.Lastname@muchincollegeprep.org

• Enter your password: muchin2018 unless changed

WHAT IS GOOGLE DRIVE VIDEO

Using Google Drive (formerly Google Docs)

• Click “Drive”

• What is a Google Drive?

• Online storing of files

• What are some capabilities/benefits of using Google Drive?

• Word Processor (Google docs)• Excel/spreadsheet (Google sheets)• PowerPoint (Google slides)• Online storing of files/word processer

• What are some capabilities/benefits of using Google Drive?

• Can use it on any computer/phone• Can share items• Automatically saves

• What are some disadvantages of using Google Drive?

• Spell check is NOT adequate!• Formatting isn’t typical

Creating a Document.• Note: you do not need to install Google Drive.1.To create a document that looks like Word, click

the “New” button.2.Click “Google docs”

• Click on “Untitled Document” and type a title. • (A strong title includes your name,

the content area, and the title of the assignment.) Click “OK” when done.

Creating a Document.

Formatting Professional DocumentsFormatting Professional Documents1.1.FontFont: Click the arrow to the right of the font box and : Click the arrow to the right of the font box and select the font “select the font “Times New RomanTimes New Roman” ” You may need to scroll down.(Some professionals use Calibri or Arial. However, handwriting & other fonts are not considered professional)

2.2.Font sizeFont size: : click the arrow to the right of the numberclick the arrow to the right of the number, , and select “and select “1212””(Some professional documentswill use size 10 or 11 font. Smaller is hard to read.Larger should not be used, even for titleseven for titles.)

• You may now change your font & font size and type normally. Spacing is on the far right. Click it and click single (not 1.15).

Creating a Document.

3. 3. MarginsMargins: Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. : Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. This is the Word default – you do not have to change anything.

4. 4. ColorColor: : The background should be The background should be whitewhite..The font should be The font should be blackblack..These are the defaults. You do not have to change anything.Colorful fonts and backgrounds are reserved for personal writing or for presentations – not for professional documents or school assignments typed in Word.

(3) Saving in Google Drive or Google Docs• Good news! Saving is not necessary in Google.

Google saves automatically for you. You can check to make sure your document says “All changes saved.” You can now open your document anywhere you have internet!

Next, you will learn how to type a professional-looking MLA-format document.

But first… Any questions?Any questions?

Setting up an MLA DocumentSetting up an MLA Document1. MLA Header•Type your MLA header, left-aligned, at the top of your page.

5. After the header, everything is double spaced, starting with the Title.

Click anywhere in the last line of the header and click 2.0 in the spacing drop-down.

6. Title. Type “Enter” once to start a new line. Then click the “Center” icon to center align.

Type your title. (Note: this is different from the assigned topic.)

Hit “Enter.”

7. Paragraph. Remember to left align first.

Hit “Tab” to indent your first line.You’re just about ready to start …

Essay checklist:MLA header left alignedCentered TitleDouble spaced starting 12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri fontIndent before your first paragraph.

Happy writing!

Spell Check in DRIVE

(1) Click “Tools” at the top. (2) Select “Spelling”

(3) To make changes, click “Change.” If you are positive that the highlighted part is not a mistake, click “Ignore.”

What is www.turnitin.com?

•Internet-based plagiarism (cheating) detection service

What is www.turnitin.com?

•Video

(4) Using www.turnitin.com • ALL papers at Muchin must be submitted on

www.turnitin.com to receive credit.• Paper must be submitted the same day

(sometimes the next day) it is due for all classes.• Papers not submitted on www.turnitin.com will

receive a LaSalle and a 0% until it is submitted.• If you submit late, it is your responsibility to

email your teacher your submission receipt to change your 0% grade.

Using www.turnitin.com • Go to turnitin.com• Click “Create Account”

Using www.turnitin.com • Do not enter your email address here. • Click “Student”

Using www.turnitin.com 1. Enter your class

enrollment password: English

Using www.turnitin.com 2. Enter your class ID:Ms. Pietrus• Per 2: 8445258• Per 3: 8593467• Per 4: 8593509 • Per 5: 8593521Ms. C• Per 2: 8679761• Per 3: 8679766• Per 4: 8679772• Per 5: 8679775

Using www.turnitin.com 3. Enter your first

name & last name4. Enter your Muchin

email address: First.Lastname@muchincollegeprep.org

Using www.turnitin.com 5. Create your own

password (write this on page 98 in Grammar Book)

6. Choose a secret question. (If you lose your password, you can recover it with this.)

7. Click “I agree”

Using www.turnitin.com (Notice: always click “Never” for saving passwords

on student computers.)• Click on your Class Name:

Using www.turnitin.com On page 98, collect all teacher names,

period #s, Class IDs, and passwords.

Teacher: Ms. Pietrus OR Ms. CPeriod # Class IDPassword: English

Using www.turnitin.com • Look for the assigned paper and click “Submit”

next to it.

Cut & paste to upload a paper•

(1) select “Cut & paste upload,”(2) type your title, (3) cut & paste your paper using right click, and(4) click “Upload”

Using www.turnitin.com• You’re not done! On the next page, verify that

you chose the right file. Then click “Submit”

(4) Using www.turnitin.com • Once you have turned in your paper, your

submission receipt in your email looks like this:

Using www.turnitin.com• You should receive a confirmation stating “Your

submission was successful.”• Some computers don’t show this screen. You can

also confirm by going back to the class page. If you can no longer upload a paper, it was submitted. You cannot delete an uploaded paper.

Using www.turnitin.com• You must upload your paper before

7:50 AM on Tuesday, September 23. Note that your paper must be completely typed. The paper you turn into your teacher on Monday should match the paper you submit on turnitin.com.

If it is late…• Once you have turned in your paper, your

submission receipt in your email looks like this:

• You must forward this to your English teacher, or your grade will stay a 0%.

(4) Using www.turnitin.com • To forward to your teacher, click the arrow

and then click “Forward”

REMINDERS1. Typed, edited, & printed final draft that is

the BEST version of your essay due on Monday.– You will need to make PRINTING PLANS! Do

not wait until Monday morning at 7:30 a.m.!

2. Paper should be 1 ½ pages printed.3. Essay on turnitin.com due before Tuesday

at 7:50 a.m. for everyone.