Research & Citations

Subject: ELA  ·  Grade level: 9th

Evaluate sources, avoid plagiarism, and cite work properly in MLA format.

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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