Citations... What are they for and how do they work? Why are they important?

Lesson Context:

We've been researching our research-based argument essays and keeping track of the sources we've found.  Today we're going to practice how to create an entry for a works cited page.


1. Journal-

What's a Works Cited?  What is it for?  What is in-text citation?  What is it for?  If you don't know, speak to a neighbor or use technology to approximate an answer.

2. Discussion---

2.5.  Noodlebib!

3.  Example Works Cited and Example Essay with In-text citation.

4.  Small Group Challenge-1
     Small Group Challenge-2

5.  Together...  It's a Database!  Now what?

6.  HW-  Continue gathering information for your essay-  Typed Draft Due on MONDAY!