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What are citations and what are they used for

Authored by Mrs. Ford

English

7th - 9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 2+ times

What are citations and what are they used for
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

What is research?

to study or examine a topic, subject, person, or other object  in depth.

Information cited from a piece of writing using quotation marks

Using an authors words word for word and not giving them credit

None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

Why is Research important?

Because all information is found on social media

Because I can copy the information instead of using my own words in my essay.

it allows you to learn something new, pursue something that interests you, and help solve problems.

None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 10 pts

What does research look like in writing?

(choose all that are correct)

It will have quotation marks around it

It will support details

It will typically state where the information came from

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 10 pts

Why do I need Research in my writing?

(choose all that are correct)

 it helps support your ideas

proves your point to be correct.

It makes your essay stronger and more difficult to disagree with.

It turns your writing from opinion to fact.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

The hurricane season peaks sharply from the end of August through early October. During this time ocean warmth at the end of summer aligns with wind conditions that are perfect for storm formation.

Storm activity "starts to decline pretty quickly once November 1 hits," said Jill Trepanier. She is a hurricane researcher at Louisiana State University.

What is the citation in this paragraph?

Storm activity "starts to decline pretty quickly once November 1 hits,"

Storm activity "starts to decline pretty quickly once November 1 hits," said Jill Trepanier. She is a hurricane researcher at Louisiana State University.

said Jill Trepanier.

The hurricane season peaks sharply from the end of August through early October.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

Bush Heritage staff and volunteers discovered the gecko when they were checking possum nesting boxes on the organization's Monjebup Reserve. Nesting boxes are enclosures built by people. These boxes provide animals with a safe home.

"The gecko was actually curled up amongst the babies, it was absolutely incredible," said Angela Sanders. She is a Bush Heritage Australia ecologist. An ecologist is a scientist who studies the relationship between living things and the environment.

What is the citation in this text?

Bush Heritage staff and volunteers discovered the gecko when they were checking possum nesting boxes on the organization's Monjebup Reserve.

"The gecko was actually curled up amongst the babies, it was absolutely incredible," said Angela Sanders.

An ecologist is a scientist who studies the relationship between living things and the environment.

Nesting boxes are enclosures built by people. These boxes provide animals with a safe home.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

What is Expository Writing?

Writing that explains something

Your own personal opinion

An essay where you tell a story?

An essay where you try to persuaded someone to agree with you

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