Persuasive Essay - Citations and Quotations

Question 1

the need for citations

Answer 1

• when you include research in your writing, you must give credit by including citations in two places:
  1) In-text (Parenthetical citations)
• • these are abbreviated citations for quotes and paraphrases you use in the body of your essay
• • these appear at the point of the quote/paraphrase within the text
    2) Works Cited
• • this is the detailed listing of all the sources you use in your essay. Works Cited is a separate page at the end of your essay

Question 2

how to show citations

Answer 2

• the format for showing citations varies by the type of source - - e.g., books, periodicals, peer-reviewed journals, the Internet, etc.
• be aware that the “accepted” method of showing citations is constantly changing, so consult a reputable source for the latest guidelines