ClassWork Nov 14
- Citation- A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, esp. in a scholarly work. They may used to prove something, or can be used as an assertion.
- MLA Format- establishes standards of written communication concerning: formatting and page layout, stylistic technicalities (e.g. abbreviations, footnotes, quotations), citing sources, and preparing a manscript for publication in certain disciplines.
- Works Sited Page- its like putting down where you got your material, in other words, give credit to whom the work belongs to. (References)
- Annotated Bibliography- Includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources. Depending on your project or the assignment, your annotations may be summarize, assess, and reflect.
- Quoting- must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. They must match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author.
- Paraphrasing- involves putting a passage from source material into your own words. A paraphrase must also be attributed to the original source. Paraphrased material is usually shorter than the original passage, taking a somewhat broader segment of the source and condensing it slightly.
- Summarizing- involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main point(s). Once again, it is necessary to attribute summarized ideas to the original source. Summaries are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source material.
- Plagiarism- the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas.
