Proper Use of Citations in Student Essays
When writing essays, it is crucial to include proper citations to acknowledge the sources of information. This example showcases how to correctly use parenthetical citations in a student's essay, ensuring academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism. The provided excerpts demonstrate incorporating citations from different books into the text seamlessly and accurately.
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Add a citation to the student's essay, if necessary. The green box contains the original passage. My First Cookbook a book by Simon Vale, chapter 2, page 49. Once the mixture has boiled, it will thicken into a firm, pliable paste. Part of a student's essay: According to the recipe, the mixture should become a "firm, pliable paste" once it has been properly boiled. According to the recipe, the mixture should become a "firm, pliable paste" once it has been properly boiled (Vale 49).
Add a citation to the student's essay, if necessary. The green box contains the original passage. Healthy You a book by Jillian Martin, chapter 3, page 38. "The most important element of fitness," said the dietician, "is exerting yourself physically at least once a day. You need to get your heart rate up on a daily basis." Part of a student's essay: The dietician recommended exercising regularly, stating, You need to get your heart rate up on a daily basis. The dietician recommended exercising regularly, stating, You need to get your heart rate up on a daily basis (Martin 38).
Add a citation to the student's essay, if necessary. The green box contains the original passage. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone a book by J.K. Rowling, chapter 17, page 216. Yes, sir. Well, Voldemort s going to try other ways of coming back, isn t he? I mean, he hasn t gone, has he? Part of a student's essay: Harry wonders if he is truly safe after destroying Quirrell, asking, Voldemort s going to try other ways of coming back, isn t he? Harry wonders if he is truly safe after destroying Quirrell, asking, Voldemort s going to try other ways of coming back, isn t he? (Rowling 216).