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What should you do if your source does not have a page number?

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Leave it off.

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Is the in-text citation 'The possibilities are endless' (234) correct? Why or why not?

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No, it needs the author's name.

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What citation elements do you include in your essay text?

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Author's last name and the page number.

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What punctuation is used to insert an in-text citation?

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Parentheses ()

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Is the in-text citation 'The possibilities are endless.' 'Smith 234.' correct? Why or why not?

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No, it needs parentheses.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source.

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When should you include the author's name in an in-text citation?

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When you are directly quoting or paraphrasing their work.

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What is the correct format for an in-text citation with a single author?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number) e.g., (Smith 234).

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How do you cite a source with multiple authors in-text?

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Use 'et al.' after the first author's last name if there are three or more authors.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.