In-Text Citations

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, typically including the author's last name and page number.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the correct format for quoting a source in MLA style?

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In MLA style, a quote should be introduced with a signal phrase, followed by the quote in quotation marks, and the in-text citation in parentheses at the end.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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How do you cite a source with one author in-text?

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You include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 45).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What should you do if a source has no known author?

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Use the title of the work in place of the author's name in the in-text citation.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the purpose of a transition before a quote?

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A transition helps to smoothly introduce the quote and provide context for the reader.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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When should you cite information in your writing?

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You should cite information that is not considered common knowledge or that you have paraphrased or quoted directly.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is common knowledge?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted, and does not require citation.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the correct way to format a quote that is longer than four lines in MLA?

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For quotes longer than four lines, format it as a block quote, starting on a new line and indented one inch from the left margin.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the significance of page numbers in in-text citations?

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Page numbers help readers locate the specific source of the information or quote within the original text.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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'Et al.' is used in citations to indicate that there are multiple authors, typically when there are three or more.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9