Citation Types and Formats

Citation Types and Formats

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English

7th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a citation?

Back

A citation is a reference to a source of information, typically used in academic writing to give credit to the original author and allow readers to locate the source.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main types of citations?

Back

The main types of citations include books, journal articles, websites, and newspapers.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of citing sources?

Back

Citing sources helps to avoid plagiarism, provides evidence for claims, and allows readers to verify information.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a journal citation?

Back

A journal citation refers to a source published in a scholarly journal, including details like the author, title, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, and publication date.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the format for citing a book?

Back

The format typically includes the author's name, title of the book in italics, publisher, and publication year.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a print and digital citation?

Back

A print citation refers to sources accessed in physical form, while a digital citation refers to sources accessed online.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What information is typically included in a newspaper citation?

Back

A newspaper citation usually includes the author's name, article title, newspaper name, publication date, and page number.

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