English Language Arts
Grade 8
15 min
Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry
Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry
What you'll learn
- Identify the four core elements (author, title, source, and container) within a Works Cited entry with 80% accuracy.
- Explain the purpose of a Works Cited page in academic writing.
- Apply correct punctuation (commas, periods, italics, quotation marks) when identifying the parts of a provided Works Cited entry.
- Distinguish between different source types (e.g., book, website, journal article) based on the information presented in a Works Cited entry.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the author(s) in a Works Cited entry.
Distinguish between the title of a source and the title of its container.
Locate the publisher and publication date within a Works Cited entry.
Recognize the role of punctuation in separating different parts of an entry.
Explain the purpose of each major component in a Works Cited entry.
Differentiate between various types of sources based on their entry structure.
Ever wonder how researchers give credit to all the amazing ideas they use? 🤔 It's like giving shout-outs to the original creators!
In this lesson, you'll learn to break down a Works Cited entry into its individual parts. Understanding these parts is crucial for accurately citing sources in your research papers and for evaluating the cre...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Works CitedA complete list of all sources referenced in a research paper, typically found at the end and formatted according to a specific style guide (like MLA).The page at the end of your essay titled 'Works Cited' where you list all the books, articles, and websites you used.
AuthorThe individual, multiple individuals, or organization credited with writing, creating, or producing the source material.In 'Smith, John. *The History of Bees*...', 'Smith, John' is the author.
Title of SourceThe full title of the specific piece of work you are citing (e.g., an article, a chapter, a short story, a webpage). It is usually enclosed in quotation marks.In 'Jones, Sarah. "The Impact of Social Media on Teens." *Psychology Today*...&...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Author Comes First (Usually)
Author's Last Name, First Name.
The first piece of information in most Works Cited entries is the author's last name, followed by their first name. If there's no author, the entry usually starts with the title of the source. This rule helps readers quickly identify who created the work and is key for alphabetizing your Works Cited page.
Quotation Marks vs. Italics for Titles
"Title of Source." *Title of Container*
Short works (articles, chapters, poems, webpages) have their titles in quotation marks. Longer, standalone works or containers (books, journals, websites) have their titles italicized. This convention helps distinguish between a smaller part of a larger work and the larger work itself.
Punctuation as a S...
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Challenging
A Works Cited entry has the following structure: Author, a title in quotation marks, an italicized title, a publisher, a date, and a URL. Which combination of source and container does this structure most strongly suggest?
A.book (source) from a library (container).
B.journal article (source) from a print database (container).
C.chapter (source) from a book (container).
D.An article or webpage (source) from a website (container).
Challenging
Why is it critically important to use different formatting (quotation marks vs. italics) for the title of a source and the title of its container?
A.It is a tradition that has no real purpose but is required by teachers.
B.It clearly distinguishes the smaller work from the larger publication it is a part of, preventing confusion.
C.It shows which title the author of the paper thinks is more important.
D.It helps the computer software sort the entries alphabetically.
Challenging
You have the following information: Author: Priya Sharma; Webpage Title: The Hidden World of Deep-Sea Vents; Website Name: Ocean Today; Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Date: 18 June 2023. Which entry is formatted most correctly?
A.Sharma, Priya. *The Hidden World of Deep-Sea Vents*. Ocean Today, 18 June 2023.
B.*Ocean Today*. "The Hidden World of Deep-Sea Vents." Priya Sharma, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 18 June 2023.
C.Sharma, Priya. "The Hidden World of Deep-Sea Vents." *Ocean Today*, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 18 June 2023.
D.Priya Sharma. "The Hidden World of Deep-Sea Vents." *Ocean Today*, 18 June 2023.
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