Writeacher, thank you for checking it out. I thought MLA would be easier for me since ive been out of school 15 yrs now. I can do either APA or MLA. I guess with the websites ,I still don't understand the differences, some of the sentences were from websites and books, I tried to re word them the best I could, So I need to figure where to put my quotation marks now I'm assuming?
Yes, you need to put quotation marks around all phrases and sentences that you have copied directly from another source.
Did you read through the commnet.edu page I included called "plagiarism"? One of the best things about that particular page is that it teaches you and gives you examples of how to NOT plagiarize!!! Be sure to read it all, and let me know if you have any questions about any sections in there.
Also, here is what I have put together to teach students how to reference and cite properly. This is following MLA guidelines, but APA is similar.
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You need to have each source of information cited in TWO places:
1. the Works Cited page that is placed after the last page of your paper, and
2. in parentheses in the text of your paper, immediately after the quotation or paraphrase.
For example, this would go on the Works Cited page (with proper indentation for the second and following lines):
Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago, 1903. Project Bartleby. Ed. Steven van Leeuwen. Dec. 1995. Columbia U. 2 Dec. 2003
<www.cc.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/dubois/>.
... and this would go immediately after the quotation or whatever:
(Du Bois)
The information in parentheses in the text needs to be as brief as possible. That's why there's a Works Cited page – for all the details of the listing.
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Here's a good place for information on citing in MLA format:
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Hold your cursor over the words CITING SOURCES in the left column and then click on whatever type of source you need help with. Many examples will show up. You will get two examples for each type of reference – one for the Works Cited page and one for the parenthetical (in-text) citation.
You can also see what a Works Cited page looks like – click on Sample Works Cited in the left column.
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If you need to cite in APA or another format, go here:
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
In the column at the left, scroll down until you see the different topics on evidence and the different styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
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This will help you with APA bibliographies.
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Also for APA.
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Let me know what you think. Re-post sections of your paper that you'd like to have re-checked.
Yes, if you have taken sentences from both websites and books, you will need to properly cite them and use quotation marks where necessary to indicate direct quotes. The specific rules for citing and using quotation marks will depend on the style guide you are following, such as MLA or APA.
To determine where to put your quotation marks and how to format your citations, you can refer to the style guide that you have chosen to use. Both MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association) have specific guidelines for citing sources.
Here's a breakdown of how you can approach this situation using MLA:
1. Determine if the sentence is a direct quote: If you copied the sentence word-for-word from a source, it is considered a direct quote. If you paraphrased or reworded the sentence in your own words, it is not a direct quote.
2. Use quotation marks for direct quotes: If the sentence is a direct quote, enclose it in quotation marks to indicate that the words are copied exactly from the source.
3. Cite the source: After the quoted or paraphrased sentence, include an in-text citation to credit the original source. This will allow readers to find the full citation in your works cited list or bibliography.
4. Consult the MLA style guide: Refer to the MLA style guide for specific instructions on how to format your in-text citations and works cited page for websites and books. This guide will provide examples and detailed explanations on how to properly cite different types of sources.
Remember that each citation style has its own rules and guidelines, so if you are following APA instead of MLA, you'll need to consult the APA style guide for instructions on citation placement and formatting.
By following the guidelines provided in the style guide, you can ensure that you accurately cite your sources and use quotation marks appropriately in your writing.