Citing Sources

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What is a bibliography / works cited?

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A list that contains all of your citations for information you used in your research.

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Can you use a book as a source?

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Yes, a book can be used as a source.

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What should you do to avoid plagiarism?

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Always give credit to the person who created the material you are using.

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Is it acceptable to copy and paste a photo from a webpage without citing it?

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No, it is not acceptable.

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What does paraphrase mean?

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To put into your own words.

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What is a source?

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A source is any material that provides information, such as books, articles, or websites.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is using someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit.

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A citation that appears in the text of your paper, usually in parentheses, to give credit to the source.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is an example of a reliable source?

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A peer-reviewed journal article is an example of a reliable source.