Citation Machine: Citing References

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Activity Description

In this activity, students learn how to properly credit the information they use in their writing with the online Citation Machine.

 

Preparation

1. Students should be familiar with the reasons for citing references in their writing and know which citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) they are expected to use before learning how to use this tool. For more information on citation styles you may want to try the Citation Styles .
2. Spend some time with the site, learning how to use it yourself in whichever style you prefer. Make notes on anything you think might be an issue for your students.

How-To

1. Show students how to use the tool.
2. Have them use this tool to properly cite the information they use in their next writing assignment.

Teacher Tips

• As with many sites of this type, there are MANY ads. Be sure to teach your students what they look like and how to avoid clicking on these ads, which could pose "issues" they would rather not deal with.

Program Areas

• ASE: High School Diploma
• ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

• High

Documents

• Citation Machine.png - Homepage for Citation Machine

Subjects

• English Language Arts
  • Journalism

Standards

• Writing
  • CCR Anchor 8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

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