Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry

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...

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*...&...

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...