In Text Citations

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What punctuation is used to insert an in-text citation?

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Parenthesis ()

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Is the following in-text citation correct? “Most workplaces don’t have that many parties,” so academics are more important to consider than partying when selecting a college (Abner 33).

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Yes

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Is the following in-text citation correct? College students often change their major several times before settling on an area of study. “The possibilities are endless” (Smith 234).

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Yes

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What number goes inside the parenthesis in the following sentence? According to Snuffy Smith, “The possibilities are endless” (________________).

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234

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

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At the end of your sentence.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information or ideas used in your writing.

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What information is typically included in an in-text citation?

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The author's last name and the page number from which the information is taken.

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When quoting a source directly, what must you include in your in-text citation?

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The author's last name and the page number.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.

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What should you do if a source has no page number for an in-text citation?

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Use the author's last name only, or if available, use a paragraph number or section heading.