In Text Citations (Framed Quotes)

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What elements do you include in an in-text citation?

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Author's last name and the page number.

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Is this in-text citation correct? 'Smith 234.'

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No, it needs parentheses.

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Where should you place the in-text citation in your sentence?

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At the end of your sentence.

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What goes inside the parentheses in this citation: 'How to Go to College' explains that '[students] really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless' (______).

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Author's last name and page number.

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What punctuation do you use to insert the in-text citation?

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Parentheses ()

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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.

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What should you do if you are quoting a source directly?

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Use quotation marks and include an in-text citation.

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How do you format a citation for a source with two authors?

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Include both authors' last names in the citation.

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What if there is no page number available for a source?

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You can use a paragraph number or omit the page number if it's not applicable.

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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 information in your own words.