General concepts
What does “using sources” mean in writing?
Integrating information from other texts into your own work.
What does it mean to cite a source?
To acknowledge the original author of the information.
In which fields is APA style used most often?
Social sciences, education, and psychology.
Which subjects usually use MLA style?
Literature, humanities, and language studies.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To restate someone’s ideas in your own words.
Why is it important to use sources properly?
To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original authors.
What is one main purpose of citation?
To avoid plagiarism.
What does APA stand for?
American Psychological Association.
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association.
What is the first step in paraphrasing?
Read and fully understand the original text.
What is the main reason for identifying where information comes from?
To show honesty and academic integrity.
What does a proper citation show about the writer?
It shows research skills and credibility.
What elements are included in an APA in-text citation?
Author’s last name, year, and page number.
What is included in an MLA in-text citation?
Author’s last name and page number (no year).
What is summarizing?
Shortening a text to focus only on main ideas.
What happens when a writer copies without credit?
It becomes plagiarism.
What two main citation styles are mentioned in the presentation?
APA and MLA.
What section lists all sources at the end of an APA paper?
The Reference List.
What is the biggest difference between APA and MLA citations?
APA includes the year; MLA does not.
When should summarizing be used?
When you need only the general idea of a long source.