Research and Citing Sources

What is some of the information you will need to create a citation? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY!

• The author(s)

• The title of the source

• The publisher

• The date published

The best way(s) to avoid plagiarism is to:

Click all that apply.

• Use MLA format.

• Cite your source.

• Paraphrase information.

• Ask the instructor.

A ____________________ sources describe, interpret, or synthesize primary sources. Examples include articles, jounals, and books.

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• concerned

Focusing on a few key sources (2-5) is powerful because it-

• Lets you engage deeply with each source.

• Gives you a variety of perspectives.

• Keeps you focused, and can point you to further resources.

• All of theses.

When do you have to cite your sources?

• We do not have to cite sources.

• Only if your teacher tells you to.

• Whenever you use information from an author or a reference source.

• Only when you have time.

It's OK not to give credit as long as you put a source's information into your own words.

• True

• False

What is the correct order of the first three elements in an MLA citation?

• Author's last name, first name. Title of the Source. Title of the Container.

• Title of the Source. Author's first name, last name. Title of the Container.

• Author's first name, last name. Title of the Source. Title of the Container.

• Publisher, Author's last name, first name. Title of the Container. Title of the Source.

In-text citations are used to ___.

• Provide detailed information about each source, such as the publisher

• Show what information comes from each source

• Ensure each source is credible

Each source on your works cited page must have AT LEAST one in-text citation.

• True

• False

One purpose of including a bibliography in your report is to:

• Credit people who helped shape your arguments.

• Convince the reader to agree with your conclusions.

• List sources that you plan to consult in the future.

• Prove that no outside sources were consulted.