2. AHS Librarians Mrs. Abdul and Mrs. Greenaway-Chandler September 2009

4. Why do I have to use different citation styles? Who is going to help me if I can’t do it? How do I know when to cite ? Why do I have to cite sources in my research paper, anyway? What is the difference between a bibliography and works cited page?

5. Academic Integrity Authority Prevents Plagiarism Identify the sources used Purpose for citing your sources

6. CITE DO NOT CITE  Author’s idea  Author’s thought  Author’s opinion  Author’s research  Quotations  Summary of someone’s work / research  Other people’s pictures, illustrations, etc.  Common knowledge  Your idea  Your thoughts  Your opinion  Your artwork/pictur es When to cite

7. In-text citation  Pointing to where you got your information from (data, quotes, images, facts) inside the body of the text  Bibliography Complete list of every source you used for the assignment Or…  Works Cited A list of all of the resources that were CITED in the assignment

8.  MLA stands for Modern Language Association. It is used in the humanities.  APA stands for American Psychological Association. APA style is used in the social sciences. Turabian (Chicago) is used by historians and in the publishing industry because of its use of footnotes and endnotes. Council of Biology Editors (CBE) is used in the natural sciences.

9. Single Author Multiple authors No Author Webpage

10. In the body of your paper Leroy predicted in 1998 that eBay would become the most lucrative Internet business, surpassing most businesses even during tough economic times (45). Or, Founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar, Jeff Skoll and Meg Whitman, eBay has become the most lucrative Internet business (Leroy 45).

11. In your works cited page Leroy, Jonathan G. eBay: Stunning Success. New York: Dover Publishing, 2001.

12. A book with two or more authors According to Franklin and Moss, “Approximately a half- million African Americans saw service overseas during World War II” (440). A significant number of African Americans served in World War II (Franklin and Moss 440).

13. In your works cited page Franklin, John Hope and Alfred A. Moss. From Slavery to Freedom. New York: McGraw- Hill, 1994. TIP : When there are two authors, cite both of them. Three or more, use et al. Write the first name and et al. follows.

14. No Author associated with the magazine article or web site The American Academy of Dermatology suggests using a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and has a SPF of at least 15 (“Shining the Light on Sunscreen” 21). The higher the number, the more your skin will be protected. MLA In-text citation

15. In your works cited page “Shining the Light on Sunscreen.” A Brighter Society. 5 Dec. 1998:21. TIP: When the author is unknown, use the title of the book, article or organization. If the title is long, you can always shorten it.

16. Using the entire webpage, not just a document The Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged is a National Historic Landmark. Today, it is owned and operated by the AME Zion Church (“Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged”). MLA In-text citation

17. In your works cited page "Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged." NRHP Travel Itinerary. 1998. National Park Service. 13 Dec 2008. TIP: If no author is available, then use the title of the webpage in quotes.

18. “ Experimental psychology at private colleges. ” New York Times. 15 Apr. 2002: A8. Johnston, Lawrence and Denise Smith. When the snow falls. Des Moines: Delacorte Press, 1998. “ The Flu. ” Nine MSN. 2000. University of Minneapolis. 21 Oct. 2001. Smiles, James. "Libraries Work." School Library Journal 2006: 12. Ebscohost. Ebscohost. Albany High School. 10 Dec 2008.. Works Cited Page Underline or italicize Always indent second line No author? Title comes next Dates are written Day Month Year Page 15 Page number

19.  Try to introduce your author, the work, or the date it was written According to Thompson’s article, In the article “The Right Way To Do Laundry,” Published in 2007, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was hands-down the best book of the 21 st century.  In-text citations allow you to find more information on the works cited page easily Use author’s last name and page numbers. Do not use “pp.” or “p.” or “pgs.” If there’s no author, then use the article’s title.

20.  Citations should be in alphabetical order.  If there’s no author, then use the article’s title. The first item to come in the works cited is the what is included in the parenthetical citation.  Underline the title of books and magazines.  Citations and EVERYTHHING else should be double spaced.  The second line and subsequent lines should be indented at least 5 spaces = reverse indents.  The Works Cited Page should have a header with your last name followed by the page number with Right justification. Tips for the Works Cited Page

21. "Identifying Plagiarism Activity Sheet." Lehman College/College Now. 2002. Lehman College. 13 Dec 2008 Cite a Source: How and Why You Should Do It. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 16 July 2008. YouTube. 9 December 2008.. Delaney, Robert. "MLA Citation Style." Long Island University B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library. 15 November 2007. Long Island University. 13 Dec 2008. Harvey, Michael. "The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing." Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. 2003. Washington College. 13 Dec 2008. "MLA Citation Examples." Honolulu Community College Library. 20 September 2004. Honolulu Community College Library. 13 Dec 2008. Starr, Karen. "Helpful Strategies: Scenarios." University at Albany. 2002. University at Albany. 13 Dec 2008. "What is MLA Style?." Modern Language Association. 29 April 2008. Washington College. 12 December 2008. Bibliography