Learning to Cite Sources

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make me a worksheet to practice citing sources for grade 3 in Alberta. for books they need to include the title, author and page number. For websites they need the URL or title of the webpage, and the date.

This resource introduces the basic principles of citing sources in writing. It explains the importance of citations, likening them to an artist's signature, which gives credit to the original creators of information. The document details the components required for citing books and websites, including crucial elements like the author, title, page number for books, and webpage title, URL, and access date for websites. It provides worked examples for clarity and includes practice sections for users to write their own citations. Additionally, it features advanced exercises focusing on error analysis by identifying missing bibliographic information and encourages deliberate practice in crafting full citations. Finally, it prompts reflections on the confidence level in citation skills and challenges faced during the tasks.