4.4 - Basic In-Text Citation (for literary analysis)
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of in-text citations?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to acknowledge others' work.
How do you format a basic citations for a quote?
💡 Hint: What goes in the parentheses?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an in-text citation?
💡 Hint: Think about why we cite our work.
True or False: It is plagiarism if you paraphrase someone’s ideas without citation.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of plagiarism.
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Challenge Problems
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You are writing an essay about a book and want to quote an important line. Write a short explanation of why that line is significant and how you would integrate it. Include a properly formatted in-text citation.
💡 Hint: Think about the role the line plays in your argument.
Draft a short paragraph integrating at least two pieces of evidence from hypothetical sources on a theme of your choice, ensuring to include signal phrases and proper citations.
💡 Hint: Make sure your evidence flows well with your analysis.
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