Citations

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What is the term for putting a part of your source's information in your own words?

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Paraphrasing.

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How are authors typically written in citations?

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Last name, First name.

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What must a parenthetical citation include?

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Author and page number (if available).

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True or False: If you paraphrase, you have to include a parenthetical citation.

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True.

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In MLA formatted citations, which piece goes first?

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Author's name.

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What is the purpose of a citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information.

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What is a direct quote?

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A verbatim excerpt from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific information, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas.

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What is an in-text citation?

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A brief reference within the text that indicates the source of information.

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What style guide is commonly used for humanities subjects?

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MLA (Modern Language Association).