Why Cite Sources?
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 45 min· English
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain why it is important to cite sources in my academic work.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:20
Citing evidence in literary analysis | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When making arguments about a text, you must make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit or implicit evidence.
- 2
To find evidence, seek out parts of the book where the characters interact, then look closely at the prose and dialogue.
- 3
When choosing evidence, select the details that give you the strongest support for your idea, and if the evidence doesn't match, you might need to change your idea.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain, in your own words, why it is important to cite the sources you use in your academic work.”
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