HS English General
How to footnote information that comes from different page or nonconsecutive pages
For paraphrasing or quoting information that comes from the same source but different pages (nonconsecutive pages), you separate the page numbers with a comma: In the sample footnote above, the footnote states that the paraphrase and/or quote came ...
Should I use the initials given for the author's first name or should I write out the author's first name?
If you want to reference a source that uses initials (e.g. H. S. Bennet) instead of writing out the first name, you can use initials if you do not know the first name. However, it is preferable to write out the first name. Accordingly, if the author ...
How to Upload a Google Doc to MySeton for Grading
You will first want to save the document as a PDF. Note-I highly suggest you create and maintain separate file folders on your computer to make it easy to locate your coursework when you want to upload it. 1. Save Google Doc as a PDF: 2. With your ...
What authors and sources are used in the Creative Writing Course?
In addition to the selections outlined below, you can see the additional sources in the PDF included in this article Selections and Authors included in Creative Writing "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe (Week 1) From Chapter V of The Story of My Life by ...
How do I Format the Catechism as a source?
An easy way to format the Catechism is to use the online version found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. The bibliography entry is given below along with a footnote example. Bibliography: John Paul II. Catechism of ...
How do I format sources with 2 or more authors in the bibliography and footnotes?
Two or more authors of the same work are listed in the order in which they appear with the source. In a bibliography, only the first author's name is inverted (the remaining authors are not inverted). Bibliography Example of 2 authors: Levitt, Steven ...
Seton HS Reading Lists
If a student or parent is interested in supplemental reading, here are three reading lists and the HS English Book List which includes all titles covered in our core HS English courses.
What traits should I use in my Character Sketch essay?
If you're working on a Character Sketch essay and struggling to come up with words that describe your character's personality, here's a list to help you get started. You can look up the meaning of any of these words in your standard dictionary. Be ...
How much time should my student spend on high school English course work?
How much time a student should work on a particular subject can vary depending on the student's interest, mastery, and other obligations in the home environment. Some students are faster readers than others, and can spend less time on English than ...
Basic Formatting Guidelines for HS English Assignments
Please follow the basic formatting guidelines for all HS English assignments seen in the attached PDF.
How to Apply A Hanging Indent (indent second onward) to a Bibliography in Microsoft Word
You can follow Microsoft's explanation here (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714-41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5) or follow the simple screenshot sequence given below. Remember, you need to have the bibliography ...
How to Apply A Hanging Indent (indent second onward) to a Bibliography in Google Docs
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How to Cite Two or More Sources in a Single Footnote
When wanting to cite two or more sources at the end of the sentence, you separate each source with a semicolon. This typically happens when you are paraphrasing from two or more sources in a sentence or a sentence containing quotes from two different ...
How to Use the Footnote Function in Google Docs
1. Place your insertion point right after the end punctuation of the sentence. 2. Click "Insert" and then "Footnote" This will generate the superscript number where your insertion point was placed. 3. After typing the footnote information, click ...
How to Use the Footnote Function in Microsoft Word
1. Place your insertion point right after the end punctuation of the sentence. 2. Click the "References" tab. 3. Click "Insert Footnote" to insert footnote. This will generate the superscript number where your insertion point was placed. 4. After ...
Three Authors in a Bibliography
For a source that has three authors, you give the author's names as listed in the original work with the first one inverted and the rest in first-name/last-name format as seen below: Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay. The Federalist ...
Can a younger sibling write a research essay or report on the same saint, historical figure, or topic?
Yes. A younger sibling can write their research essay or report on the same saint/historical figure or topic. However, the student must make sure that they do their own research.
Do you include Honorifics, Degrees, Religious Titles Author's Name for Bibliography or Footnotes?
Chicago formatting style makes it clear that academic titles before a name or degrees after a name are to be dispensed with (CMS 16.40) and it is assumed that for religious affiliations (OSB, OP) after a name, it's the same. However, on religious ...
Core Tips on Writing A Research Paper
The most important aspect of any research paper is making sure each of your body paragraphs clearly relate and connect to the thesis. Although each body paragraph may vary in its focus, it should clearly be related to the thesis or your overall ...
Can I use a YouTube Video as a Source for a Research Paper?
Yes, you can use YouTube videos as sources as many of them can be valuable in terms of content. Make sure, of course, that any videos you cite are reputable and that the creators have some authority on the subject. To cite a YouTube video in your ...
What is the difference between English 8 and Advanced Grammar? What is Fundamentals of Grammar?
There are no significant differences between English 8 and the Advanced Grammar course. They both include many of the same grammar concepts and utilize sentence diagramming. Advanced grammar does, however, cover more advanced grammar concepts like ...
How to Find Sources Online
While there is no real substitute for a print book, there are some more reputable and academic resources available online . For example, there are free databases offered on JSTOR ( https://about.jstor.org/oa-and-free/) and the search engine Google ...
What is the difference between a footnote and an endnote?
The only difference between a footnote and an endnote is where the citation information is placed. Each form still uses superscript numbers to indicate to the reader that the information was taken from a particular source. However, the footnote ...
What to put in a footnote when there is no specified city of publication?
When the text only gives a country of publication (or perhaps not even a country), you simply give "n.p." which indicates the city of publication is not known. Example: Jules Verne, Around The World In 80 Days (n.p.: Puffin Books, 2016), 189.
List of Character Traits for Character Sketches
Here is a list of some sample character traits that may be applicable for the main character in your book analysis (Note- the traits can be phrased in the noun or adjective form in the thesis statement i.e. brave/bravery, vengefulness/vengeful) Some ...
How to Format Online Movies/Documentaries and YouTube Podcasts
How to Format Online Movies/Documentaries in Bibliography In the bibliography: Movie Title. Directed by ________. Name of Studio, Year Released. Internet address (accessed date). As a Footnote: Movie Title. Directed by ________ (Name of Studio, Year ...
How to Make Source Cards for Internet Sources (Literature and Composition and Lit and Comp II- Research Essay/Report)
Here is an example of a source card for an internet source without a specified author and with a specified author. Remember, you do not send to Seton any source cards. Source Card Code: C Author: Not specified (Editors of History.com does not count) ...
What is the difference between Motif and Theme?
Motifs/topics are reoccurring thematic elements that can be seen throughout a piece of literature. Examples of motifs or topics are: love death redemption the dangers of revenge greed the struggles of poverty class struggles tradition Motifs or ...
Footnote at the end of each sentence?
In a research report, most if not all of the information you give will be beyond common knowledge. As such, this information should be footnoted consistently. Failing to do so would be plagiarism since you are not giving credit for where you got the ...
Research Report not meeting page minimums?
The research report is a challenging assignment that can be discouraging if one's paper does not meet the page minimum after substantial work. The first thing to check is to make sure the draft is properly formatted. It should be double-spaced, ...
HS English- How to integrate sources in your own words within a research essay
It is important that you use your own words in dealing with outside sources. Most importantly, students should keep in the forefront of their mind two things: 1. The claim in their thesis (Example: Americans should have the right to bear arms) 2. the ...
List of HS English Books
HS English Book List Course descriptions can be found on https://www.setonhome.org/high-school/english/ * Based on our experience, students who read the books in bold do better on their book analyses and tend to enjoy the books more. Literature and ...
How to footnote or cite a source with a question mark or exclamation point in the title
For a footnote, you do not give a comma after the title if there is end punctuation like a question mark or exclamation mark. Similarly, you do not give a period after the question mark or exclamation point in the title within a bibliography. ...
Can a student change topics for the research report/essay after the working thesis has already been submitted and approved?
Students are more than welcome to switch their topic to another approved topic after they already submitted a working thesis. However, they will need to resubmit the thesis statement with the new topic for grading and approval before submitting ...