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PresenterJames Ehrman,

PhDMMH Program

Director

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Essay ExpectationsCiting ExamplesCommon QuestionsResourcesTips

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ASAS: Analysis, Synthesis, Argument and Significance

Make an argumentSupport it with facts and analysisUtilize different scholarly sources Explain the importance of your

argument

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FontsSpacingFont SizePage NumberingAbbreviationsCommasQuotationsHyphens, En Dashes, Em Dashes

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Q: Why can’t I use Wikipedia as a reference? Can you suggest some alternative web sources?

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Q: What is the difference between author-date, humanities, bibliographic and reference-list entry styles?

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Q: I understand that there are three accepted reference models (parenthesis, endnotes and footnotes). Is one preferred over another?

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Q: Do I have to use the sources provided or can I use alternate sources to support my argument?

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Take your time and do not rush it Be sure to follow all the instructions

provided Purchase an inexpensive grammar and

citation guide Proofread your paper multiple times Use the spell and grammar check Have a friend proofread your paper Remember: The essay is the most important

element of your application package

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Quick Guide http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html

Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide http://library.osu.edu/sites/guides/chicagogd.php

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Important Dates

Application DeadlineAugust 13, 2010

Classes StartSeptember 6, 2010