How To Do Citation/Work Cited/Info. Cards By M.J. Brestle
Explanation: The purpose of the Citation Cards is to write down the information a person gets from their sources and that they want to use in the text of the research paper. This information can be a direct quote (which should be in “quotation marks”), statistics, expert opinions, a paraphrase of the author’s words or other worthwhile information.
How To~ Student will write his/her name and class on the top of each card. The information will be written on an index card ~ with the specific source indicated on the back of the card, include page #. Each student will have a minimum of FIVE (5) citations ~ at least ONE (1) from EACH SOURCE.
Sample ~ Front of Card M. J. Brestle 8D1 According to the Department of Government Statistics, there are over 286,532 registered guns in the United States.
Jones, Fred. “Facts About Gun Control” Sample ~ Back of Card Jones, Fred. “Facts About Gun Control” Time pg. 42 magazine