Research & Citations

Subject: ELA  ·  Grade level: 9th

Solid research turns opinions into arguments. Citations protect you and credit the people who did the work. High school and college writing demand evidence. W

In this lesson

• What makes a source credible?
• Plagiarism — and how to avoid it
• MLA citation basics
• A smart research workflow

Key terms

Primary source

An original document or first-hand account (a letter, a study, an interview).

Secondary source

Something written ABOUT primary sources (a textbook, an article).

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