In-text Citation Practice

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What is the proper format for quoting a source in-text?

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Use quotation marks for the quote, followed by the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., "quote" (Author Page).

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

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Leave the page number off the citation.

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What is the term for restating or rewording an idea from a text?

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Paraphrasing.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To quote from a text to help support or prove a point.

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How do you format an in-text citation for a book with a specific quote?

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Include the quote in quotation marks followed by the author's last name and the page number in parentheses.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rewording the idea in your own words.

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What is the correct way to cite a source with multiple authors?

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List the last names of the first author followed by 'et al.' if there are three or more authors.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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"To be or not to be, that is the question" (Shakespeare 123).

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When should you use a citation in your writing?

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Whenever you use someone else's ideas, words, or research to support your own arguments.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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