Researching sources and citation

MLA 8th edition, APA citation - our SJA library database

My teacher has asked me to use credible sources - what does that mean?

Credible means evidence that is likely to believed because it comes from a reliable source and includes information that is most likely true.
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Where can I begin my research?

What if I can't find anything using these databases and want to use the internet to help me? How can I determine if it is credible?

What does Citation and MLA mean?

MLA stands for Modern Language Association. When you use someone else's work - you cannot take the credit! You have to cite the work that you have borrowed from someone else otherwise you have copied their work. This is called Plagiarism and it can result in a ZERO!

What does APA mean?

APA stands for American Psychological Association. When you use someone else's work - you cannot take the credit! You have to cite the work that you have borrowed from someone else otherwise you have copied their work. This is called Plagiarism and it can result in a ZERO.

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APA in-text citation

Where else can I find APA help?

https://www.dpcdsb.org/JOANA/learning/library/mla-and-apa


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