Paraphrasing
In-text Citations
Works Cited
Using Quotes
100

Why is paraphrasing important?

Helps avoid plagiarism! 
100

How would you cite a quote from a book?

(Author last name pg#). 


(Mulligan 67).

100

What is a hanging indent?

 Hanging indent is when the second line of the works cited is 0.5 inches from the margin. 

100

What is the role of analysis in using quotes?

It answers that "so what?" question

200

What does it mean to maintain the original meaning while paraphrasing?

It means to hold the main idea, but to put it in my own words

200

When do you need to use in-text citations?

  • You use information from a source that is not your own original thought

  • You are directly quoting something

  • You are paraphrasing or summarizing 

200

How do you create a manual citation on EasyBib?

  1. Gather 🙌 the following information: 

  • Article/Book title, Author, Website (if needed), Publisher/Sponsor, URL (if needed), Date Published, City it was published in (if needed), and date source was accessed (if needed). 

  1. Determine 🧐 the source type

  • Ask yourself: Is it a website? Is it a journal article? 

  1. Go🏃‍➡️ to Easybib

  2. Click🖱️ on the source type 

  3. Click 🖱️ on “Create Manual Citation”

  4. Insert ✍️ Information and then click 🖱️“Complete Citation” when done 

  5. Copy and Paste completed citation  onto Works Cited Page. 

200

What is the first step in using a quote effectively?

We first begin by providing context.

300

What should you check your paraphrase against?

The original text

300

How do you cite a source with two authors in-text?

(Author Last Name 1 and Author Last Name 2). 

300

What should be included in the header of a Works Cited page?

Works Cited

300

Which verb can replace "says" in a lead-in?

Any verb that means says! 


Bonus points if you said asserts...

400

What are five steps to effectively paraphrase a text?

Read, identify, summarize, check, revise!

400

How do you format an in-text citation for a source with no known author?

("Article Title").

400

What is the purpose of EasyBib?

To help create citations

400

What is a lead-in?

A lead-in is the lead in to a quote. It has the context, a verb that means says but isn't, and then the properly cited quote. 

500

What is the process of rewriting someone else's ideas in your own words?

Paraphrasing

500

What is the format for an in-text citation with one author?

(Author Last Name). 

500

What does a properly formatted Works Cited page include?

  • 1 inch margins 

  • Works Cited centered in the middle of the page. 

  • Author’s Last name and Page number in top right header corner

  • All text double-spaced

  • Indent the second citation line to a hanging indent, which is a 0.5 inch indent. 

500

Why do we use quotes in writing?

We use quotes to bolster and support our thesis! They also affirm our thesis.