Benjamin L. Stewart

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Writing II Module 3

Monday

Instruction

  1. Review How to Paraphrase Direct Quotes: A Comprehensive Guide.

  2. Review Parenthetical Vs. Narrative Citations.

  • Examples of how to paraphrase (according to APA).

    • Example 1

      1. “We’re at the cusp of using AI for probably the biggest positive transformation that education has ever seen” (Khan, 2023).

      2. Khan (2023) suggests that AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history.

      3. AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history (Khan, 2023).

    • Example 2

      1. “AI tools are useful in brainstorming or thinking outside the box, because you can get large language models to perform as randomness generators” (Harvard Law School, 2024).

      2. According to Harvard Law School (2024), AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness.

      3. AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness (Harvard Law School, 2024).

    • Example 3

      1. “Teachers are already integrating AI into the classroom in fun, engaging, and academically rich ways—by having students fact-check ChatGPT’s responses” (Edutopia, 2023).

      2. Edutopia (2023) notes that teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers.

      3. Teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers (Edutopia, 2023).

    • Example 4

      1. “A.I. will force us humans to double down on those talents and skills that only humans possess” (New York Times, 2023).

      2. The New York Times (2023) argues that AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents.

      3. AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents (New York Times, 2023).

    • Example 5

      1. “These tools can function like personal assistants: Ask ChatGPT to create a study schedule, simplify a complex idea, or suggest topics for a research paper” (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

      2. The Chronicle of Higher Education (2023) mentions that AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics.

      3. AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

  1. Review Reference examples_APA.pdf on how to reference your source of information. For more, see APA Guide.

Take Action

  1. Last day to submit your Writing II Thesis Statement Task.

  2. Complete Writing II First Topic Sentence Task**.

  3. Complete Writing II First Evidence Sentence**.

Tuesday

Instruction

  1. When you have a well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement, try using the GenAI prompt below to find facts, examples, details, or statistics that support your topic sentence.

    Help me find five sources of information that are either articles, books, or websites that are non-for-profit that provides details, examples, facts, or statistics related to the following topic sentence: [Add your well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement.].

  • Example of a body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This shows why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html youtube.com(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JH-09NtLVY)

  1. Review How to Paraphrase Direct Quotes: A Comprehensive Guide as needed.

  2. Review Parenthetical Vs. Narrative Citations as needed.

  • Examples of how to paraphrase (according to APA).

    • Example 1

      1. “We’re at the cusp of using AI for probably the biggest positive transformation that education has ever seen” (Khan, 2023).

      2. Khan (2023) suggests that AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history.

      3. AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history (Khan, 2023).

    • Example 2

      1. “AI tools are useful in brainstorming or thinking outside the box, because you can get large language models to perform as randomness generators” (Harvard Law School, 2024).

      2. According to Harvard Law School (2024), AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness.

      3. AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness (Harvard Law School, 2024).

    • Example 3

      1. “Teachers are already integrating AI into the classroom in fun, engaging, and academically rich ways—by having students fact-check ChatGPT’s responses” (Edutopia, 2023).

      2. Edutopia (2023) notes that teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers.

      3. Teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers (Edutopia, 2023).

    • Example 4

      1. “A.I. will force us humans to double down on those talents and skills that only humans possess” (New York Times, 2023).

      2. The New York Times (2023) argues that AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents.

      3. AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents (New York Times, 2023).

    • Example 5

      1. “These tools can function like personal assistants: Ask ChatGPT to create a study schedule, simplify a complex idea, or suggest topics for a research paper” (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

      2. The Chronicle of Higher Education (2023) mentions that AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics.

      3. AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

  1. Review Reference examples_APA.pdf on how to reference your source of information. For more, see APA Guide.

Take Action

  1. (Re)submit Writing II Thesis Statement Task if not completed.

  2. If you submitted your assignment for Writing II First Topic Sentence Task**, please resubmit after you have copy and pasted your thesis statement and topic sentence to the text box.

  3. Complete Writing II First Evidence Sentence** - pay close attention what to submit to Teams.

  4. Begin writing your first body paragraph.

Wednesday

Instruction

  1. When you have a well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement, try using the GenAI prompt below to find facts, examples, details, or statistics that support your topic sentence.

    Help me find five sources of information that are either articles, books, or websites that are non-for-profit that provides details, examples, facts, or statistics related to the following topic sentence: [Add your well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement.].

  • Example of a body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This shows why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html youtube.com(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JH-09NtLVY)

  1. Review How to Paraphrase Direct Quotes: A Comprehensive Guide as needed.

  2. Review Parenthetical Vs. Narrative Citations as needed.

  • Examples of how to paraphrase (according to APA).

    • Example 1

      1. “We’re at the cusp of using AI for probably the biggest positive transformation that education has ever seen” (Khan, 2023).

      2. Khan (2023) suggests that AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history.

      3. AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history (Khan, 2023).

    • Example 2

      1. “AI tools are useful in brainstorming or thinking outside the box, because you can get large language models to perform as randomness generators” (Harvard Law School, 2024).

      2. According to Harvard Law School (2024), AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness.

      3. AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness (Harvard Law School, 2024).

    • Example 3

      1. “Teachers are already integrating AI into the classroom in fun, engaging, and academically rich ways—by having students fact-check ChatGPT’s responses” (Edutopia, 2023).

      2. Edutopia (2023) notes that teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers.

      3. Teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers (Edutopia, 2023).

    • Example 4

      1. “A.I. will force us humans to double down on those talents and skills that only humans possess” (New York Times, 2023).

      2. The New York Times (2023) argues that AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents.

      3. AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents (New York Times, 2023).

    • Example 5

      1. “These tools can function like personal assistants: Ask ChatGPT to create a study schedule, simplify a complex idea, or suggest topics for a research paper” (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

      2. The Chronicle of Higher Education (2023) mentions that AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics.

      3. AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

  1. Review Reference examples_APA.pdf on how to reference your source of information. For more, see APA Guide.

Take Action

  1. (Re)submit Writing II Thesis Statement Task if not completed.

  2. If you submitted your assignment for Writing II First Topic Sentence Task**, please resubmit after you have copy and pasted your thesis statement and topic sentence to the text box.

  3. Complete Writing II First Evidence Sentence** - pay close attention what to submit to Teams.

  4. Begin writing your first body paragraph.

Thursday

Instruction

  1. When you have a well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement, try using the GenAI prompt below to find facts, examples, details, or statistics that support your topic sentence.

    Help me find five sources of information that are either articles, books, or websites that are non-for-profit that provides details, examples, facts, or statistics related to the following topic sentence: [Add your well-constructed topic sentence that supports your thesis statement.].

  • At this point, you should have the following in your Word document in Descriptive EssaysAt this point, you should have the following in your Word document in Descriptive Essays in Teams. Example of a body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This shows why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    Direct quote…

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html youtube.com(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JH-09NtLVY)

  • Example body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This explains why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    Weather and time have left their marks on the tower, with flaking layers and shattered panes hinting at years of harsh winds and powerful storms. Lighthouses are typically built in high-risk coastal locations where strong winds, salt spray, and severe storms are common, which helps explain why the structure’s worn surfaces and broken glass suggest years of heavy weathering (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.).

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html

  1. Review How to Paraphrase Direct Quotes: A Comprehensive Guide as needed.

  2. Review Parenthetical Vs. Narrative Citations as needed.

  • Examples of how to paraphrase (according to APA).

    • Example 1

      1. “We’re at the cusp of using AI for probably the biggest positive transformation that education has ever seen” (Khan, 2023).

      2. Khan (2023) suggests that AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history.

      3. AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history (Khan, 2023).

    • Example 2

      1. “AI tools are useful in brainstorming or thinking outside the box, because you can get large language models to perform as randomness generators” (Harvard Law School, 2024).

      2. According to Harvard Law School (2024), AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness.

      3. AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness (Harvard Law School, 2024).

    • Example 3

      1. “Teachers are already integrating AI into the classroom in fun, engaging, and academically rich ways—by having students fact-check ChatGPT’s responses” (Edutopia, 2023).

      2. Edutopia (2023) notes that teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers.

      3. Teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers (Edutopia, 2023).

    • Example 4

      1. “A.I. will force us humans to double down on those talents and skills that only humans possess” (New York Times, 2023).

      2. The New York Times (2023) argues that AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents.

      3. AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents (New York Times, 2023).

    • Example 5

      1. “These tools can function like personal assistants: Ask ChatGPT to create a study schedule, simplify a complex idea, or suggest topics for a research paper” (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

      2. The Chronicle of Higher Education (2023) mentions that AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics.

      3. AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

  1. Review Reference examples_APA.pdf on how to reference your source of information. For more, see APA Guide.

Take Action

  1. (Re)submit Writing II Thesis Statement Task if not completed.

  2. If you submitted your assignment for Writing II First Topic Sentence Task**, please resubmit after you have copy and pasted your thesis statement and topic sentence to the text box.

  3. Complete Writing II First Evidence Sentence** - pay close attention what to submit to Teams.

  4. Begin writing your first body paragraph.

Friday

Common Citations and References According to APACommon Citations and References According to APA - Notes

Instruction

  1. Review Citing and Referencing According to APA.

  • At this point, you should have the following in your Word document in Descriptive Essays in Teams. Example of a body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This shows why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html youtube.com(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JH-09NtLVY)

  • Example body paragraph

    The abandoned lighthouse on the rocky coast stands as a weathered sentinel, its peeling paint and broken windows telling stories of storms weathered and ships guided safely home.

    The abandoned lighthouse that rises above the sharp rocks keeps watch like an old guard, even though it is falling apart. Lighthouses often stand in dangerous places, like rocky coasts and near harbors, so their lights can warn sailors about danger and help ships find safe water (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.). This explains why the peeling paint and broken windows look like signs of many years of wind, salt, and storms. In the past, lighthouses were built to guide ships safely into busy ports and away from hidden rocks (National Park Service, n.d.). Because of this, the lighthouse feels like more than an empty building; it feels like a strong protector with a long history. Even now, its damaged look still suggests it is watching over the coast.

    Weather and time have left their marks on the tower, with flaking layers and shattered panes hinting at years of harsh winds and powerful storms. Lighthouses are typically built in high-risk coastal locations where strong winds, salt spray, and severe storms are common, which helps explain why the structure’s worn surfaces and broken glass suggest years of heavy weathering (NOAA National Ocean Service, n.d.).

    References

    National Park Service. (n.d.). History of lighthouses in the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/history-of-lighthouses.htm open.orego….education(https://open.oregonstate.education/anatomy2e/chapter/sensory-receptors/)

    NOAA National Ocean Service. (n.d.). Do we still need lighthouses? Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html

  1. Review How to Paraphrase Direct Quotes: A Comprehensive Guide as needed.

  2. Review Parenthetical Vs. Narrative Citations as needed.

  • Examples of how to paraphrase (according to APA).

    • Example 1

      1. “We’re at the cusp of using AI for probably the biggest positive transformation that education has ever seen” (Khan, 2023).

      2. Khan (2023) suggests that AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history.

      3. AI has the potential to bring about the most significant positive change in education history (Khan, 2023).

    • Example 2

      1. “AI tools are useful in brainstorming or thinking outside the box, because you can get large language models to perform as randomness generators” (Harvard Law School, 2024).

      2. According to Harvard Law School (2024), AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness.

      3. AI tools can help generate creative ideas by acting as sources of randomness (Harvard Law School, 2024).

    • Example 3

      1. “Teachers are already integrating AI into the classroom in fun, engaging, and academically rich ways—by having students fact-check ChatGPT’s responses” (Edutopia, 2023).

      2. Edutopia (2023) notes that teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers.

      3. Teachers are already using AI in engaging and educational ways, such as having students verify the accuracy of ChatGPT’s answers (Edutopia, 2023).

    • Example 4

      1. “A.I. will force us humans to double down on those talents and skills that only humans possess” (New York Times, 2023).

      2. The New York Times (2023) argues that AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents.

      3. AI will push humans to focus more on uniquely human skills and talents (New York Times, 2023).

    • Example 5

      1. “These tools can function like personal assistants: Ask ChatGPT to create a study schedule, simplify a complex idea, or suggest topics for a research paper” (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

      2. The Chronicle of Higher Education (2023) mentions that AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics.

      3. AI tools can serve as personal assistants, helping with tasks like creating study schedules, simplifying complex concepts, or suggesting research paper topics (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2023).

  1. Review Reference examples_APA.pdf on how to reference your source of information. For more, see APA Guide.

Take Action

  1. Continue working in your shared Word document in Descriptive Essays.

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