Answer Cite Explain
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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7 Slides • 5 Questions
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Finding and citing sources
a review!
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In 8th grade, we have learned how to tell a good source from a bad source
checking domain name
comparing source information
using general sources to find more sources
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Today we will review our source skills!
1) Finding sources and 2) citing them properly
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Multiple Choice
Which of these web domains would be a reliable source?
.edu or .gov
.org
.com
.kiwi
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Multiple Choice
What is the best way to handle sources coming from a .org domain?
Never use them
Always trust them
Check the organization's agenda before using
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Multiple Choice
What is the best use for general sources (Wikipedia, ProCon.org, Encyclopedia Brittanica, etc.)?
Use them to find sources for a research paper
Fine for citations and quotations in a research paper
Never use them for any reason
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Now let's review building an MLA citation page
"Works Cited" -- last page of your paper
we practiced this in our last research project
I will post the full MLA Works Cited page guidelines as a link on this assignment
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Multiple Choice
What is the point of having a Works Cited page?
Hard work builds character
More details helps your paper be longer
Index for your reader to find your sources
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Multiple Choice
What should you put on your Works Cited page?
any source you cite (quote or reference) in your paper
any source you researched to understand your issue
any sources that have to do with your topic so you can trick your teacher into thinking you researched your topic
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Don't forget!
Any ideas or wording you get from someone else MUST BE CITED
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What to do for the rest of class
Finish finding and reading GOOD SOURCES
Use the style guide or citation generator to make your Works Cited page
IN-PERSON ONLY: hit "submit" on this Google Classroom assignment
Work on your rough draft
Finding and citing sources
a review!
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