In-Text Citations and Works Cited

This video tutorial explains the relationship between in-text citations and works cited entries in research papers. It covers how to properly cite sources using in-text citations, which include the author's last name and page number, and how to create works cited entries that provide detailed information about the source. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of ensuring that in-text citations correspond with works cited entries, allowing readers to locate the original source material. It concludes with a reminder of the various factors involved in citing sources.

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in a research paper?

• To confuse the reader

• To give credit to the original authors

• To fill up space in the paper

• To make the paper longer

Which of the following is NOT a component of an in-text citation?

• Title of the book

• Parentheses

• Author's last name

• Page number

Where should an in-text citation appear in a research paper?

• At the beginning of the paper

• In the bibliography

• In the footnotes

• In the body of the paper, right after the cited information

Which of the following is a correct format for an in-text citation?

• Reynolds, page 72

• (Reynolds 72)

• Reynolds 72

• (Reynolds, 72)

What should you do if you paraphrase an author's idea in your paper?

• Include an in-text citation

• Ignore the citation

• Mention it in the introduction

• Only cite if it's a direct quote

What is the purpose of parentheses in an in-text citation?

• To highlight the citation

• To separate the citation from the text

• To make the citation optional

• To indicate a footnote

What should you do if you use an author's exact words in your paper?

• Ignore the citation

• Paraphrase the words

• Include an in-text citation

• Only mention it in the works cited

What is the significance of page numbers in in-text citations?

• They are used to organize the works cited list

• They indicate the length of the book

• They show where the information can be found in the source

• They are optional

What information is typically included in a works cited entry?

• Author's first name, title of the book, page number

• Author's last name, page number, title of the book

• Title of the book, city of publication, page number

• Author's last name, first name, title of the book, city of publication, publisher, year of publication

How are works cited entries usually organized?

• By the length of the book

• By the order they appear in the paper

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• By the date of publication