Paraphrasing, In-Text Citations, and Works Cited

Front

What is the purpose of using quotes in academic writing?

Back

Quotes add credibility and authority to your paper.

Front

What does summarizing mean?

Back

Summarizing means capturing the 'big picture' of a text.

Front

How do you correctly cite a personal interview in-text?

Back

The correct in-text citation for a personal interview is (Harris).

Front

When should you use quotation marks in citations?

Back

You should use quotation marks when quoting the exact words of another source.

Front

What does MLA stand for?

Back

MLA stands for Modern Language Association, which is a style of crediting sources for essays.

Front

What is paraphrasing?

Back

Paraphrasing is restating a text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Front

Why is it important to credit sources in your writing?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

Back

Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rewording the original text.

Front

What is an in-text citation?

Back

An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text that indicates the source of information.

Front

What is a Works Cited page?

Back

A Works Cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to a specific citation style.