Q4 Citing Your Source
Briefing
Did you know that when you do research you should be giving credit to the author/s? This is called citing your source. Many databases provide you with citation tools. All of the Mel.org have tools to help you cite your source. If you find your source does not have a citation maker there are many online citation makers to help you cite your source.
Key Vocabulary:
Citation: a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
Steps:
1. Open the document below and answer the questions on Benjamin Franklin. You can search using mel.org or Google. Make sure to use boolean logic when you search.
2. When you find an answer you will cite the source using APA or MLA format. Your teacher will tell you which one to use.
3. If your information came from a web site without a citation maker, you can use one of these Citation Makers, including Landmark Citation machine, BibMe, KnightCite, EasyBib, and eTurabian. You need to check with your teacher and see if you are required to use a specific citation maker. Don't forget to keep your source open while you create your citation so you don't lose the information.
NETS
4 Critical thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
C Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
5 Digital Citizenship
C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
6 Technology Operations and Concepts
B. Select and use applications effectively and productively
D. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
4 Critical thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
C Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
5 Digital Citizenship
C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
6 Technology Operations and Concepts
B. Select and use applications effectively and productively
D. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation