In-Text Citation Practice

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Academic Integrity

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectAcademic Integrity

Original Prompt

ELA.E2.R.1.5 Follow a standard academic style guide for citation to avoid plagiarism. Create an interactive worksheet that allows students to practice using intext citations. Add a section about plagiarism for practice. Add a link to the MLA Citation Guide at Purdue Owl and a citation generator for intext style.

This learning resource focuses on the concept of academic integrity, emphasizing the importance of proper citations and understanding plagiarism. It defines plagiarism as the use of someone else's work or ideas without giving appropriate credit, illustrating the concept with real-world examples. The resource guides students through the creation of MLA in-text citations, detailing the correct format and providing examples for practice. The document also includes sections for identifying and analyzing instances of plagiarism, with a practical approach that offers guided and independent practice opportunities. Students learn to distinguish between proper citation practices and plagiaristic behavior, reinforcing the values of originality and ethical academic conduct.