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What It Is:
This is an educational worksheet focused on teaching students how to properly cite sources using MLA (Modern Language Association) format. The worksheet presents sentences related to the topic of prescription medication and opioid overdoses and asks students to determine if the information requires citation and/or quotation marks. Students are prompted to explain why or why not for each sentence.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 9-12. The concepts of MLA citation and quotation are typically introduced in high school English classes. The subject matter (prescription medication side effects and opioid overdoses) is also more appropriate for older students.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills related to source attribution. It teaches them to identify when information requires citation and when direct quotes should be used. This promotes academic honesty and strengthens research skills.
How to Use It:
Students should read each sentence provided on the worksheet. For each sentence, they should answer the questions: 'Should you cite the source of this information? Why or why not?' and 'Are quotation marks needed in this sentence? If so, rewrite it to include quotation marks.' Students should provide written explanations for their answers.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for high school students (grades 9-12) who are learning about MLA citation and source attribution in English or research classes. It is particularly useful for students working on research papers or essays.
This is an educational worksheet focused on teaching students how to properly cite sources using MLA (Modern Language Association) format. The worksheet presents sentences related to the topic of prescription medication and opioid overdoses and asks students to determine if the information requires citation and/or quotation marks. Students are prompted to explain why or why not for each sentence.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 9-12. The concepts of MLA citation and quotation are typically introduced in high school English classes. The subject matter (prescription medication side effects and opioid overdoses) is also more appropriate for older students.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills related to source attribution. It teaches them to identify when information requires citation and when direct quotes should be used. This promotes academic honesty and strengthens research skills.
How to Use It:
Students should read each sentence provided on the worksheet. For each sentence, they should answer the questions: 'Should you cite the source of this information? Why or why not?' and 'Are quotation marks needed in this sentence? If so, rewrite it to include quotation marks.' Students should provide written explanations for their answers.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for high school students (grades 9-12) who are learning about MLA citation and source attribution in English or research classes. It is particularly useful for students working on research papers or essays.
