Internet sources and how to use them Part

Internet sources and how to use them. • Part 1 • Why do I use sources?

Do you believe this guy? Or this guy? Why are sources important? • You may say, I'm smart. I know these things are true why do in need someone else to back up what I say in my papers. . • Well. . .

Who are you going to believe. . . A. B. C. D. • • Why is car is broken. Why is my heart beating funny. What is the square root of pi? Who is the cutest one direction member? • Why do tigers have stripes? • Which football play should we E. F. do?

why?

Would you trust a 6 th grader in the topics you are asked to write essays on?

Why we use sources. . . • Adds credibility • Helps prove points • Makes people believe • Makes you sound smart

When to use sources. When you quote something directly, put your citation directly after. Ex. "Moose are the largest of all the deer species. " (Nat. Geo, 2016) When you paraphrase, place your citation at end of paragraph or paraphrase. Ex. Did you know that moose are the largest of the deer species? (Nat. Geo, 2016) When using I information indirectly, just put the citation at the end. Ex. Even though moose are in the same family as deer, they are much bigger and have a more specific diet. (Nat. Geo, 2016) (Try to use all authors in your bibliography at least once)

Internet sources. . Internet sources are great. • Because. . . Easy to find. Lots of first hand accounts. Lots of experts. Lots of information. • Except. . When it's not true. When it is biased.