Citations- Quotations

When do you use in-text citations? 

• When you paraphrase someone else's ideas
• When you summarize someone else's ideas 
• When you use the exact words of someone else
• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why do we need to use in-text citations?

• so the reader can see where you got the information

• so you don't plagiarize by not giving credit to other people for their ideas or words

• because your teacher says so

• Both A and B are correct

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where do you place the in-text citation in your sentence?

• in an introductory phrase before the quoted material

• in parenthesis after the quoted material

• either in an introductory phrase or in parenthesis at the end of the quoted material

T/F: If you already mention the source before the quoted material, you do not have to list it again in a parenthetical citation.

• True

• False

What happens if your source does not have a page number?

• Make up a page number

• Put "NO PAGE NUMBER"

• Leave it off

• Make it Page 1

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What happens if your source does not have an author listed?

• Make one up

• Leave it off

• Use the source title instead

• Use John Doe

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If the name of the article is really long, are you allowed to shorten it for an in-text citation? 

• yes
• no

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The article “Better Research Writers” states, “We’re in an era of being able to know a lot of great information pretty quickly” (Abuldon).

Is the article title required in this citation?

• Yes, it helps complete the citation.

• No, it's used as a way to introduce the quote smoothly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The article “Creating Stronger Writers” states, “Students should be allowed to write about what they’re interested in and passionate about.”

Is the article title required in this citation?

• Yes, it's used because an author isn't listed so the source title is needed.

• No, it's used to add more credibility or ethos.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Donavon Lovens writes, “Students should have more opportunities to write about complex subjects” (25).

Is the page number needed in parenthesis at the end of the sentence?

• Yes, it's a printed source and page numbers are required in the introductory or parenthetical citation.

• No, it's wrong and should be listed before the quoted material.

• No, it's used to add more credibility or ethos.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9