Identifying Source Information

Identifying Source Information

while compiling research

Information to include on source cards:

Author​

“Article Title”​

Website Title​

© Copyright date ​

Date you looked at it​

URL​

Let's Practice!

Sample Website Article

Science News for Students

"Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice"

By Carolyn Wilke September 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

Perfumes don’t just come in fancy bottles — they also show up in plenty of boring, everyday items. Soapy suds for cleansing hands and bodies usually contain fragrances. So do the cleaners that keep homes spick-and-span. But those chemicals don’t always stay close to where they’re used. Now scientists are finding scent-bearing chemicals in ice at very remote places.

Multiple Choice

Science News for Students

"Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice"

By Carolyn Wilke September 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

Perfumes don’t just come in fancy bottles — they also show up in plenty of boring, everyday items. Soapy suds for cleansing hands and bodies usually contain fragrances. So do the cleaners that keep homes spick-and-span. But those chemicals don’t always stay close to where they’re used. Now scientists are finding scent-bearing chemicals in ice at very remote places.

What is the name of this article?

• Science News for Students

• Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice

• Carolyn Wilke

• September 30, 2020

Multiple Choice

Science News for Students

"Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice"

By Carolyn Wilke September 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

Perfumes don’t just come in fancy bottles — they also show up in plenty of boring, everyday items. Soapy suds for cleansing hands and bodies usually contain fragrances. So do the cleaners that keep homes spick-and-span. But those chemicals don’t always stay close to where they’re used. Now scientists are finding scent-bearing chemicals in ice at very remote places.

Who is the author?

• Science News for Students

• Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice

• Carolyn Wilke

• September 30, 2020

Multiple Choice

Science News for Students

"Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice"

By Carolyn Wilke September 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

Perfumes don’t just come in fancy bottles — they also show up in plenty of boring, everyday items. Soapy suds for cleansing hands and bodies usually contain fragrances. So do the cleaners that keep homes spick-and-span. But those chemicals don’t always stay close to where they’re used. Now scientists are finding scent-bearing chemicals in ice at very remote places.

What is the name of this website?

• Science News for Students

• Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice

• Carolyn Wilke

• September 30, 2020

Multiple Choice

Science News for Students

"Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice"

By Carolyn Wilke September 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

Perfumes don’t just come in fancy bottles — they also show up in plenty of boring, everyday items. Soapy suds for cleansing hands and bodies usually contain fragrances. So do the cleaners that keep homes spick-and-span. But those chemicals don’t always stay close to where they’re used. Now scientists are finding scent-bearing chemicals in ice at very remote places.

What is the copyright date?

• Science News for Students

• Analyze This: Perfumes from everyday products collect in distant ice

• Carolyn Wilke

• September 30, 2020

As you compile research, jot down information about your sources.

This will help you easily find the information again later if you need it, help you give credit where credit is due, and ultimately help you avoid plagiarism.

This information will be used later when you incorporate your research into your essay and create your citations: both the in-text citation and the Works Cited page.