Citing Sources 2023

1. When researching, what is a source?

• Google

• I don't need a source, I just know things

• the place that you used to find the information or images you need

• I don't know

Answer explanation

A source is the book, article, website, etc. where you found the information you used.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2. Give an example of a research source.

• a book

• a magazine

• website

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Some examples of a research source are a book, magazine, textbook, encyclopedia, website, newspaper, movie/video, person

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3. What is a citation?

• something you get for jaywalking or driving too fast

• a reference to the source of information used in your research

• a fun word to say

• I don't even know

Answer explanation

A citation is a reference to the source of information used in your research

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4. Why is it important to cite your sources?

• to give credit to the author or creator and tell others where you found the information

• What's a source again?

• I don't have to cite any sources.

• My teacher will get upset if I don't.

Answer explanation

It is important to cite your sources, to give credit to the author or creator and tell others where you found the information or image

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5. Is it appropriate to use Google as a source?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Google is NOT a source!

Google is a search engine that helps you find sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6. Should images be cited?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

If you use an image created by someone else in a presentation or paper, you must cite your source to give credit to the original creator.

Do NOT use Google Images as a source.

You must find and cite the original source.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7. What is plagiarism?

• using someone else's words, images, or ideas without citing or giving credit to them

• when you crease the page of a book

• when you don't return an overdue library book

• when I write an original story in my own wordsPlagiarism happens when you use someone else's words, images, or ideas without citing or giving credit to them.

Answer explanation

Plagiarism happens when you use someone else's words, images, or ideas without citing or giving credit to them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

8. When using a physical book, where can you find the information you need to cite the source? (title, author, copyright date, publisher, and city published)

• on the cover or spine of the book

• on the title page inside the book

• on the copyright page

• All of these are correct

Answer explanation

To find the information needed to cite a book, you can look on the cover, spine, title page, or copyright page. You can also look up this information in the Destiny library catalog.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9