Standards
T.RA.2.a
Locate evidence in print and digital sources to support a central idea or question, recording basic bibliographic information, such as author, title, and page number.
What's included in a typical bibliographic work citation for 6th grade?
Basic Citations + Basic Works Cited Entry
If the author’s name IS used in the sentence as an attribution, and it does not have a page # Do you use parentheses intext?
NO
When formatting my source as a 6th grader, is my formatting basic or standard?
Basic
T.RA.2.c
Use basic parenthetical citations to credit authors when quoting or paraphrasing texts, ensuring each source is accompanied by a basic entry on a works cited page
When gathering information, what is the first bullet point scholars should collect when preparing to cite a source.
• Author’s first and last name
If author’s name IS used in the sentence as an attribution, and it has a page # Do you use parenthesis intext?
YES
Example (16)
As A 6th grader, what is one basic format for me to cite my source?
Last name, First name. Title. Example: Jones, Thomas. Sample Book.
(title must be italicized)
Last name, First name. “Title.” Ex: Smith, Sandra. “Lunch.”
(If using quotations, title does not have to be Italicized.)
Why should students cite a source?
Students should cite a source any time they use ideas, information, or language that is not their own.
When gathering information, what is the 2nd bullet point scholars should collect when preparing to cite a source.
• Title
If author’s name IS NOT used in the sentence, what do you include intext?
Last name and page number
Example: (Jones 27)
Is this correct?
The Appalachian Trail begins in Georgia at Springer Mountain, and while it is one of the most popular trails in Georgia, the “best” trail to hike is open for debate (“Best”).
YES
Students should be expected to cite sources when they:
• Use textual evidence to support or develop a written or spoken claim.
• Integrate information from any source—print, digital, or multimodal—including:
o Summaries o Paraphrases
o Direct quotations
When gathering information, what is the 3rd bullet point scholars should collect when preparing to cite a source.
Page number (depending on source)
If the document uses an organization name instead of an author’s name how do you cite it intext?
By organization Name
Ex: (Georgia Department of Education)
Is this correct?
Also, hiking can improve your physical health by letting you work on your cardiovascular fitness and reduce your stress levels (National Park Service).
YES
MLA stands for?
Modern Language Association
When gathering information, what is all the bullet points scholars should collect when preparing to cite a source.
• Author’s first and last name • Title • Page number (depending on source)
If the document DOES NOT have an author, how do you cite intext?
Use the first word(s) of the title. (Title First Word) or (“Title First Word”)
Example: (“Lunch”)
As A 6th grader, what is one basic format for me to cite my source?
Last name, First name. Title. Example: Jones, Thomas. Sample Book.
(title must be italicized)
Last name, First name. “Title.” Ex: Smith, Sandra. “Lunch.”
(If using quotations, title does not have to be Italicized.)