Citing Sources: MLA Basics — Drills · Grade 9 English
Chapter: Research & Source-Based WritingWhat these drills covers
By the end of Citing Sources: MLA Basics you should be able to:
- I can create an in-text citation and a Works Cited entry in MLA format.
- I can explain why proper citation avoids plagiarism and gives credit to original ideas.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: MLA format, in-text citation, Works Cited, plagiarism, paraphrase.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
A citation allows readers to trace borrowed words and ideas. MLA in-text references direct readers to a Works Cited entry, adding an available locator such as a page number when appropriate. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Borrowed ideas still need attribution, and borrowed distinctive wording needs quotation marks. Rewriting is not a numerical word-substitution rule.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.