Worksheet: What Are In-Text Citations?
Comprehension worksheet generated from the video "What Are In-Text Citations?".
Worksheet: What Are In-Text Citations?
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Vocabulary
- In-text Citation (Parenthetical Citation) — A brief reference within the body of a paper that connects borrowed information to a full citation in the bibliography.
- Direct Quote — Information taken word-for-word from a source, which must be enclosed in quotation marks.
- Paraphrase — Explaining or restating information from a source in your own words.
- Bibliography — A list of all sources used in a research assignment, providing complete publication details for each source.
Questions
Watch the video carefully and answer the following questions based on the information presented.
1.
According to the video (0:11), what two main benefits do in-text citations provide to a student’s research assignment?
2.
List the four parts of an in-text citation in the correct order, as demonstrated in the video (0:58-1:07).
3.
The video provides an example sentence: “Danny thinks pandas are the ‘most amazing creatures of all time’ (Murphy 27).” (1:08-1:14). Based on this example, where should the period be placed in relation to the in-text citation?
4.
Based on the video’s explanation (0:43-0:51), when should you include an in-text citation in your paper?
5.
The video emphasizes the connection between an in-text citation and a bibliography citation (2:20-2:30). Explain how these two types of citations work together to provide a complete picture of your sources, and why this interconnectedness is vital for academic research.
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