Citations- Quotations

When do you use in-text citations? 

• When you paraphrase someone else's ideas
• When you summarize someone else's ideas 
• When you use the exact words of someone else
• All of the above

Why do we need to use in-text citations?

• so the reader can see where you got the information

• so you don't plagiarize by not giving credit to other people for their ideas or words

• because your teacher says so

• Both A and B are correct

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Where do you place the in-text citation in your sentence?

• in an introductory phrase before the quoted material

• in parenthesis after the quoted material

• either in an introductory phrase or in parenthesis at the end of the quoted material

T/F: If you already mention the source before the quoted material, you do not have to list it again in a parenthetical citation.

• True

• False

What happens if your source does not have a page number?

• Make up a page number

• Put "NO PAGE NUMBER"

• Leave it off

• Make it Page 1

What happens if your source does not have an author listed?

• Make one up

• Leave it off

• Use the source title instead

• Use John Doe

If the name of the article is really long, are you allowed to shorten it for an in-text citation? 

• yes
• no

The article “Better Research Writers” states, “We’re in an era of being able to know a lot of great information pretty quickly” (Abuldon).

Is the article title required in this citation?

• Yes, it helps complete the citation.

• No, it's used as a way to introduce the quote smoothly.

The article “Creating Stronger Writers” states, “Students should be allowed to write about what they’re interested in and passionate about.”

Is the article title required in this citation?

• Yes, it's used because an author isn't listed so the source title is needed.

• No, it's used to add more credibility or ethos.

Donavon Lovens writes, “Students should have more opportunities to write about complex subjects” (25).

Is the page number needed in parenthesis at the end of the sentence?

• Yes, it's a printed source and page numbers are required in the introductory or parenthetical citation.

• No, it's wrong and should be listed before the quoted material.

• No, it's used to add more credibility or ethos.