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Citing Sources
Context Clues
Grammar
100
Thesis Statement
The main idea of a piece of non-fiction
100
Chronological Order
Time order
100
Which is the correct citation for a book with one author? Jim Spears. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010. Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010.
Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010.
100
Emotionally disturbed people may be troubled by morbid thoughts. For instance, they may often think about suicide or murder. MORBID
Disturbing
100
Correct or incorrect? I went to the mall and then I had dinner.
Incorrect I went to the mall, and then I had dinner.
200
Sub-heading
Titles of sections within an article or other piece of non-fiction
200
Compare/Contrast
To show how things are alike and different
200
Which is the correct citation for a book with one author? Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing; 2010. Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010.
Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010.
200
The decision Veronica made to study instead of going out for pizza with her friends was prudent. She got an A on the exam, while her friends all got D’s. PRUDENT
Careful and Wise
200
Correct or Incorrect? I am not young; however, I am not old either.
Correct
300
Main purpose
The reason an author writes a piece of non-fiction
300
Argument/Support
To give your opinion and then support it with facts
300
Which is the correct citation for a book with one author? Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010. Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York; Granger Publishing, 2010.
Spears, Jim. Once Upon a Time. New York: Granger Publishing, 2010.
300
Whenever something bad happens to Jane, she ways it’s the fault of destiny. But I prefer to take charge of my own life rather than simply blaming fate. DESTINY
Event that happens regardless
300
Sentence or Fragment? When I went to Disney World, it was 100 degrees outside.
Sentence
400
Criticism
When an author tries to prove a point by pointing out what is wrong
400
Cause/Effect
The reason an event happens and the results of that event
400
If you wanted to use information from page 24 of Once Upon a Time by Jim Spears, what would be the correct parenthetical citation? (Jim Spears 24) (Spears 24)
(Spears 24)
400
My father died when I was a baby, but Mom told me so many stories about him that I feel I knew him well. For example, one anecdote was about how he cried with joy when I was born. ANECDOTE
Biographical account
400
Sentence or Fragment? Every time I go to the movies
Fragment
500
Sarcasm
When an author says the opposite of what he or she really means
500
Search Terms
The keywords one should enter when looking for information on a particular subject
500
If you wanted to use information from page 24 of Once Upon a Time by Jim Spears, what would be the correct parenthetical citation? (Spears 24) (Once Upon a Time 24)
(Spears 24)
500
Ivan is a wonderful piano player. But Jerri is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.
Many abilities
500
Correct or Incorrect? Don't forget to bring these things with you; a pillow, a blanket, and a flashlight.
Incorrect Don't forget to bring these things with you: a pillow, a blanket, and a flashlight.