The highlighted sentence below...
In a study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People, middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books “became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes in their favorite texts to their own lives in meaningful ways.” When students can read freely, they are more likely to discover that the activity can be enjoyable and relevant to them.
A. Does not need a citation
B. Needs a citation
A. Does not need a citation
B. Needs a citation
To determine whether the highlighted sentence needs a citation, we need to consider whether it is based on a specific study or research, or if it is a general statement or common knowledge.
In this case, the sentence refers to a specific study described in the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young People. It states that middle school students who were allowed to choose their own books became more interested in reading and connected characters and themes to their own lives.
Based on this information, the sentence does need a citation to provide specific evidence for the claim. The citation should include the author(s), title of the study, the name of the journal, and other relevant details, such as the year or volume number.
So the correct answer is:
B. Needs a citation