Common Knowledge does not need to be cited. Information is common knowledge if it:

information is widely known by most people

was written by an author who is no longer living.

information is found in a books

Every citation has two parts. What are they?

an in-text citation or reference and an MLA full citation on the Works Cited page.

an author's exact words and the title of the book where they are found

The placement of an in-text or parenthetical citation within a paper is important. Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below.

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)

(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately

What are the three strategies to avoid plagiarism?

Summary, Paraphrasing and Quote

Citing, Exaggerating, Predicting

Avoiding, Denying and Paraphrasing

Which of these DOES NOT need to be cited?

Statements from an interview/review

Which of these is cited correctly?

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings," (Wordsworth 263).

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings." (Wordsworth 263)

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth p. 263).

One purpose of a Works Cited page is to

Show readers from where your information came.

To prove information in the paper is true.

How are entries organized on a Works Cited page?

In the order they appear in the paper.

What if you have more than three authors for a work?

List the first one followed by et al.

Put the words "Too Many Authors to List"

You are quoting an article written by 2 authors. What is the correct in-text citation?

The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" (Johnson and Smith 37).

The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" (Edward, Johnson and Eric, Smith 37).

The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" Johnson, et al. 37).

The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" (Johnson & Smith).

Which in-text citation is correct?

It has been said that "artificial intelligence is the future" (Wood 5).

It has been said that "artificial intelligence is the future (Wood 5)."

It has been said that "artificial intelligence is the future". (Wood 5).

You are citing an online article from Huffington Post titled "How A Vegan Diet Could Affect Your Child's Development". The article has no author. What is the correct in-text citation?

Many vegan parents worry that veganism "might not give their growing child all of the nutrients they need" ("How a Vegan Diet").

Many vegan parents worry that veganism "might not give their growing child all of the nutrients they need" (Huffington Post).

Many vegan parents worry that veganism "might not give their growing child all of the nutrients they need" ("Huffington Post").

Many vegan parents worry that veganism "might not give their growing child all of the nutrients they need" ("How a Vegan Diet Could Affect Your Child's Development").

Many vegan parents worry that veganism "might not give their growing child all of the nutrients they need" ("How a Vegan Diet", Huffington Post).

There is no special formatting for containers

What do you include in your text as a citation?

author's last name and the page number

Where do you place the in text citation in your sentence?

right next to the info you cited in the sentence

What happens if your source does not have an author listed?

Leave it off, putting the page number only

How to Go to College explains that “[students] really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless.” How do I add an in text citation to this?

author's last name and page number in parenthesis

author's full name in the sentence

author's last name and page number underlined

Select the entry that correctly uses MLA (2016) style for in-text documentation.The student is providing in-text documentation for the following online source, which includes no page numbers: Walker, Rob. "Stuck on You." The New York Times Magazine, 3 June 2010, www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/magazine/06fob-consumed-t.html. Accessed 9 June 2010.

According to a 2008 study, drivers with bumper stickers on their cars are much more likely to display road rage (Walker).

According to a 2008 study ("Stuck on You"), drivers with bumper stickers on their cars are much more likely to display road rage.

The placement of an in-text or parenthetical citation within a paper is important. Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below.

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)

(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately

Directions: Rewrite each quotation using the correct in-text citations. Author: Joey McPeterPage Number: 311 "One clown, Ronald McDonald, says that his burgers are the best, despite claims that they are bad for you."

"One clown, Ronald McDonald, says that his burgers are the best, despite claims that they are bad for you" (McPeter 311).

"One clown, Ronald McDonald, says that his burgers are the best, despite claims that they are bad for you." (p.311).

"One clown, Ronald McDonald, says that his burgers are the best, despite claims that they are bad for you." (McPeter, 311)

"One clown, Ronald McDonald, says that his burgers are the best, despite claims that they are bad for you (McPeter 311)."

In-text citations need to match what?

Doesn't need to match up to anything

MLA Formal Citations

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English

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9th Grade - University

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RL.2.6, RL.4.1

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Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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43 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A article from Ebsco written by Harrison Roberts. The PDF version shows page numbers.
Which citation is INCORRECT?

English is cool (Roberts 33).

English is cool (Roberts, 33).

Roberts believes that English is cool (33).

According to Roberts, English is cool (33).

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An article called "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" that does not have page numbers. It was obtained from Ebsco.
Which citation is correct?

English is so cool ("Succeed").

English is so cool (How to Succeed).

English is so cool (Ebsco).

English is so cool, ("Succeed").

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

True or False? "Information that is not considered common knowledge needs to be cited."

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

True or False? "Only direct quotes need to be cited."

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Parenthetical Citations are used

At the end of the paper

Within the Works Cited

To give immediate credit to the source

disguise the author

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Parenthetical Citations are used

At the end of the paper

Within the Works Cited

To give immediate credit to the source

disguise the author

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following does Not need to be cited.

exact words of an author

Purchased music, lyrics, and videos

Pictures, graphs, and photos found on the Internet

Your own words and ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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43 questions

A article from Ebsco written by Harrison Roberts. The PDF version shows page numbers.Which citation is INCORRECT?

An article called "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" that does not have page numbers. It was obtained from Ebsco. Which citation is correct?

True or False? "Information that is not considered common knowledge needs to be cited."

True or False? "Only direct quotes need to be cited."

Parenthetical Citations are used

Parenthetical Citations are used

Which of the following does Not need to be cited.

Common Knowledge does not need to be cited. Information is common knowledge if it:

John is doing a report on George Washington. He writes that Washington was the 1st president. He believes this is common knowledge so he does not give credit to a source for this fact. OKAY or NO WAY?

Every citation has two parts. What are they?

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A article from Ebsco written by Harrison Roberts. The PDF version shows page numbers.
Which citation is INCORRECT?

An article called "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" that does not have page numbers. It was obtained from Ebsco.
Which citation is correct?

John is doing a report on George Washington. He writes that Washington was the 1st president. He believes this is common knowledge so he does not give credit to a source for this fact.
OKAY or NO WAY?