Citing Quotations

The video tutorial explains the importance of citing sources in essays to avoid plagiarism. It covers how to use direct quotations by introducing them properly and following specific punctuation rules. It also discusses indirect citations, which involve paraphrasing or summarizing information, and the correct way to cite these. The tutorial emphasizes the need to cite any non-original ideas to maintain academic integrity and provides final tips on punctuation and citation practices.

Why is it important to cite sources in an essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid plagiarism

• To confuse the reader

• To add more words

What should you do before adding a direct quote in your essay?

• Add it without any introduction

• Use it as the first sentence

• Provide background information

• Place it at the end of the essay

Where should the period be placed when citing a direct quote?

• Outside the last parenthesis

• After the author's name

• Before the parentheses

• Inside the quotation marks

What is an indirect citation?

• Information that is paraphrased or summarized

• A quote with no author

• A direct quote from a source

• A citation without any source

How should you cite a paraphrased idea?

• In parentheses with author and page number

• By using a footnote

• Without any citation

• With quotation marks