Citing Sources

What is a citation?

• A citation is a type of punctuation mark used in writing

• A citation is a reference to a source of information used in a piece of writing or research.

• A citation is a type of currency used in ancient civilizations

• A citation is a type of musical instrument

Why is it important to cite your sources?

• To give credit, provide evidence, avoid plagiarism, and allow verification.

• To hide the original source

• To confuse readers

• To make the text longer

What information should be included in a citation?

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, journal name, volume number

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, page numbers, DOI

• Author's name, title of the work, publication year, publisher, ISBN

• Author's name, title of the work, publication date, publisher, URL

What is the difference between a bibliography and a works cited page?

• A bibliography includes all sources consulted during research, whether cited or not, while a works cited page only lists the sources directly referenced in the paper.

• A bibliography is only used in scientific research, while a works cited page is used in literature studies.

• A bibliography is required in MLA format, while a works cited page is required in APA format.

• A bibliography includes images and illustrations, while a works cited page only includes text sources.

When should you cite a source?

• Only when you feel like it

• Whenever you use someone else's ideas, words, or work in your own research or writing.

• If the source is not important

• When you want to make your work look longer

What are the consequences of not citing your sources?

• Increased credibility, academic recognition, and professional respect

• Accusations of plagiarism, lack of credibility, and legal consequences

How can you avoid plagiarism when citing sources?

• Use the same wording as the original source without attribution

• Include a bibliography but don't cite sources within the text

• Only provide attribution for some sources

• Provide proper attribution, use quotation marks for direct quotes, paraphrase content, follow citation style guidelines, and include a bibliography.

What are the different citation styles commonly used?

• APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard

• Oxford

• IEEE

• ASA

What is the purpose of in-text citations?

• To showcase personal opinions on the topic.

• To confuse readers with unnecessary information.

• To increase the word count of the document.

• To provide credit to the original source of information.

How can you properly format a citation for a book?

• Author Last Name, First Initial. *Book Title*. Publisher: Publication Location.

• Author Last Name, First Initial. (Publication Year). *Book Title*. Publisher: Publication Location.

• Author First Name, Last Initial. (Publication Year). *Book Title*. Publisher: Publication Location.

• Book Title. (Publication Year). Author Last Name. Publisher: Publication Location.