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7th Grade Gun Control Socratic Seminar: Citing Your Sources

Why do I have to cite my sources?

 

Why do I need to cite my sources? 


  • To show our readers or audience we've done proper research by listing sources we used to get information
  • To be responsible scholars by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas
  • To avoid plagiarism by quoting words and ideas used by other authors
  • To allow our readers and audience to track down the sources we used

How do I show what sources I've used?

For this project, simply copy and paste the URL of the source into the PREP Graphic Organizer to show where your information is coming from.  When possible, look for the "Permalink" or "Record URL" in the database toolbar.