Finding and citing sources: a review!

Finding and citing sources

a review!

In 8th grade, we have learned how to tell a good source from a bad source

• checking domain name

• comparing source information

• using general sources to find more sources

Today we will review our source skills!

1) Finding sources and 2) citing them properly

Multiple Choice

Which of these web domains would be a reliable source?

• .edu or .gov

• .org

• .com

• .kiwi

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to handle sources coming from a .org domain?

• Never use them

• Always trust them

• Check the organization's agenda before using

Multiple Choice

What is the best use for general sources (Wikipedia, ProCon.org, Encyclopedia Brittanica, etc.)?

• Use them to find sources for a research paper

• Fine for citations and quotations in a research paper

• Never use them for any reason

Now let's review building an MLA citation page

• "Works Cited" -- last page of your paper

• we practiced this in our last research project

• I will post the full MLA Works Cited page guidelines as a link on this assignment

Multiple Choice

What is the point of having a Works Cited page?

• Hard work builds character

• More details helps your paper be longer

• Index for your reader to find your sources

Multiple Choice

What should you put on your Works Cited page?

• any source you cite (quote or reference) in your paper

• any source you researched to understand your issue

• any sources that have to do with your topic so you can trick your teacher into thinking you researched your topic

Don't forget!

Any ideas or wording you get from someone else MUST BE CITED

What to do for the rest of class

• Finish finding and reading GOOD SOURCES

• Use the style guide or citation generator to make your Works Cited page

• IN-PERSON ONLY: hit "submit" on this Google Classroom assignment

• Work on your rough draft