Parenthetical Citations

The conventions for using parenthetical citations are summarizedin this instructional activity. students read several examples and notes on the proper use of this documentation tool and then practice their knowledge on several exercises.

High school researchers review plagiarism and source citation with a question/answer sheet in which they distinguish among summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting, and then practice MLA-formatted and parenthetical citations. Related to a...

If you would like a concise overview of MLA formatting, this two-page handout provides it. It addresses page layout, parenthetical citations, and works cited (including when and how to use ellipses to indicate an omission), but it does...

Ninth graders analyze the formation and purpose of a "Works Cited Page" placed at the end of a research paper. A variety of bibliographic entries are evaluated to format the correct usage of order, spacing, punctuation, and abbreviation...

Point out the proper uses of parentheses with this informational handout! This resource explains how to use parentheses for side comments, numbers in a list, and citations of outside sources. Learners can read a series of examples for...

Introduce your high school scholars as to how to use counterclaims in argument writing. Learners explore this skill with collaborative efforts and technology. Together they explore the pros and cons of homework and develop a thesis for...

Did you just assign a research project to your high school class? Begin the research process with this presentation. Give your class ideas about where to find information, how to evaluate sources, and how to properly cite them. The...

Introduce writers who are only familiar with bibliographies to the larger world of a works cited page and in-text citations. Some examples are shown, particularly for citing the Qur'an and the Bible. As this seems to designed...

Do your writers have a hard time properly citing their sources in MLA style? Use this SMART board activity to practice these skills in a fun, interactive way. After debating a topic in class (the lesson uses "random drug testing in...

The three P’s of research (paraphrasing, plagiarism, and parenthetical citations) are the focus of this week-long research writing exercise. Using websites about Anne Frank, the instructor models how to paraphrase and how to use...