Citing sources means giving credit to the people whose ideas, words, or creations you use in your work. It's like saying "thank you" to the original author and shows you've done your research. Proper citation helps avoid plagiarism and makes your work more trustworthy.
In this worksheet, we'll practice the basics of citing sources, focusing on understanding key vocabulary, filling in missing information, and thinking critically about why citations are important.
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Citation | A. Taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own. |
| 2. Source | B. A detailed listing of where you found your information. |
| 3. Plagiarism | C. The original location of information, such as a book or website. |
| 4. Bibliography | D. Giving credit to the creator of the information you used. |
| 5. Credit | E. The act of acknowledging the origin of information. |
Matching Answers:
Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below:
When you use information from a __________, you need to give it __________. This is called __________. It's important because it shows you are being __________ and not taking someone else's work without permission. A list of all the sources you used is called a __________.
Word Bank: credit, source, bibliography, citing, honest
Why is it important to cite your sources, even when you are just doing a project for school?
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