In Text Citations

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What citation elements do you include in your essay text?

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Author's last name and the page number.

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Is the citation 'Smith 234' correct without parentheses?

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No, it needs parentheses.

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What is the correct placement of an in-text citation in a sentence?

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At the end of your sentence.

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

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Yes.

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

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Yes.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source in the bibliography.

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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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When should you use in-text citations?

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Whenever you use someone else's ideas, quotes, or information in your writing.

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What is the format for an in-text citation in APA style?

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Author's last name and year of publication, e.g., (Smith, 2020).

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What is the format for an in-text citation in MLA style?

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Author's last name and page number, e.g., (Smith 234).