Citing Your Sources: Grade 7
A worksheet for 7th graders to practice identifying and creating proper citations for research.
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Citing Your Sources: Grade 7
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of proper citation.
Why We Cite Sources
When you write a research paper or project, it's essential to give credit to the original authors of the information you use. This practice is called citation. There are several important reasons why we cite sources. First, it shows respect for intellectual property and acknowledges the hard work of others. Second, citations allow your readers to find the original sources themselves if they want to learn more about a topic or verify your information. Third, citing your sources helps you avoid plagiarism, which is using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Finally, properly citing sources adds credibility to your own work, showing that your research is well-supported and thorough. Common citation styles include MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association), each with specific rules for formatting.
1. What is the primary purpose of citing sources?
To make your paper longer
To avoid plagiarism
To confuse the reader
To show off your research skills
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason to cite sources?
To give credit to original authors
To allow readers to find sources
To make your paper sound more intelligent
To add credibility to your work
3. Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit is called .
4. Two common citation styles are and .
5. Explain in your own words why it is important to cite sources in academic writing.
6. Imagine you found the following information in a book. Create an MLA style citation for it.
Author: Dr. Emily R. Chen Title: The Wonders of the Deep Sea Publisher: Ocean Books Inc. Publication Year: 2022 City of Publication: New York