Citing Sources

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What is the correct way to use a photo from a webpage?

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You must cite where it came from; copying and pasting without citation is not acceptable.

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What is a bibliography?

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A bibliography (or works cited) is a list of all the sources you used in your research.

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In what order should a works cited page be arranged?

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It should be in alphabetical order.

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How many sources should be included in a bibliography?

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Include as many sources as you used in your paper or presentation.

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Where should the bibliography be placed in a document?

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At the end of a document, usually on a separate page.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information used in your work.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is using someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit.

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A parenthetical citation is an in-line citation that includes the author's name and the year of publication.

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What does 'works cited' mean?

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'Works cited' refers to the list of sources that were directly referenced in your work.