In-text Citations Worksheet with examples of how to properly cite sources within a paragraph.
In-text Citations Worksheet showing instructions and examples for embedding quotations with proper citations in academic writing.
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Step-by-step solution for: In Text Citation Worksheet - Durango High School
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Let's solve each of the three tasks on the In-Text Citations Worksheet step by step. The goal is to embed quotes properly into sentences, using correct in-text citation formatting (APA style, based on the examples provided). We'll also make up a page number for exercise 1 as instructed.
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Original quote:
"Students can expect to find a wider variety of options available to them at college than they had in high school. They really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless."
Source: Smith, Snuffy. *How to Go to College*. Cleveland: Scribner’s, 2005.
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#### ✔ Solution:
Many students are surprised by the range of choices available in college life; as Smith notes, “they really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world” (Smith, 2005, p. 42).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We embed part of the quote into a complete sentence.
> - The introduction ("Many students are surprised...") sets up the quote naturally.
> - We use only the relevant portion of the quote (the second sentence), which is more impactful and fits the context.
> - The citation includes the author (Smith), year (2005), and a made-up page number (p. 42) since it was not provided.
> - The quotation marks enclose only the quoted material.
> - The parenthetical citation follows the quote.
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Original quote:
"Students who select colleges because of the potential for partying are often sadly disappointed when it comes time for them to actually begin a career. Most workplaces don’t have that many parties."
Source: Yokum, Abner. "Party Animals on Campus." *Dean Thinker* 12 Mar. 2007: 33-35.
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#### ✔ Solution:
Abner Yokum warns that students who choose colleges primarily for the party scene are often disappointed later, noting that “most workplaces don’t have that many parties” (Yokum, 2007, p. 34).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We introduce the author (Abner Yokum) at the beginning of the sentence.
> - We embed only the most relevant part of the quote — the last sentence — which supports the point clearly.
> - The citation appears at the end of the quote, including author, year, and page number (p. 34 — we assume it's from the middle of the article, within the 33–35 range).
> - This format emphasizes the author’s authority and integrates the quote smoothly.
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Original quote:
“Life, like any paper topic, neatly divides itself into three major categories—pre-college, college and post-college—each of which is determined primarily by the peculiar fears that dominate that stage. Of course, those unfortunates who never go to college are condemned to live out their impoverished lives experiencing only the pre-college and post-college stages.”
Source: Crist, Steven G., and George Meyer, eds. *The Harvard Lampoon Big Book of College Life*. Garden City: Dolphin, 1978. 62-63.
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#### ✔ Solution:
According to Crist and Meyer, life is divided into distinct phases shaped by fear: “pre-college, college and post-college… each of which is determined primarily by the peculiar fears that dominate that stage” (Crist & Meyer, 1978, p. 62). Those who skip college, they note, “are condemned to live out their impoverished lives experiencing only the pre-college and post-college stages” (p. 63).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We split the original quote into two parts and embed both into separate sentences.
> - We use ellipses (...) to show where we’ve omitted part of the original text (e.g., the full list of stages is abbreviated between the two parts).
> - The first citation refers to the first half of the quote (page 62), and the second to the second half (page 63), assuming the quote spans both pages.
> - We include both authors (Crist & Meyer) in the citation, using an ampersand (&) in parentheses.
> - The ellipsis is used correctly to indicate omitted words, and it is placed within the quotation marks.
> - Each embedded quote is introduced with a signal phrase and followed by proper citation.
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- All citations follow APA style (author, year, page).
- Quotes are integrated into sentences rather than dropped in awkwardly.
- Ellipsis is used appropriately to shorten long quotes.
- Page numbers were inferred or made up where necessary (especially in #1 and #3), as per instructions.
Let me know if you'd like these rewritten in MLA or Chicago style!
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1. Embed a portion of the following quotation in a sentence using the appropriate citation. Make up a page number for this exercise.
Original quote:
"Students can expect to find a wider variety of options available to them at college than they had in high school. They really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless."
Source: Smith, Snuffy. *How to Go to College*. Cleveland: Scribner’s, 2005.
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#### ✔ Solution:
Many students are surprised by the range of choices available in college life; as Smith notes, “they really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world” (Smith, 2005, p. 42).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We embed part of the quote into a complete sentence.
> - The introduction ("Many students are surprised...") sets up the quote naturally.
> - We use only the relevant portion of the quote (the second sentence), which is more impactful and fits the context.
> - The citation includes the author (Smith), year (2005), and a made-up page number (p. 42) since it was not provided.
> - The quotation marks enclose only the quoted material.
> - The parenthetical citation follows the quote.
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2. Embed a portion of the following quote by introducing the author first and giving appropriate citation at the end of the quote.
Original quote:
"Students who select colleges because of the potential for partying are often sadly disappointed when it comes time for them to actually begin a career. Most workplaces don’t have that many parties."
Source: Yokum, Abner. "Party Animals on Campus." *Dean Thinker* 12 Mar. 2007: 33-35.
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#### ✔ Solution:
Abner Yokum warns that students who choose colleges primarily for the party scene are often disappointed later, noting that “most workplaces don’t have that many parties” (Yokum, 2007, p. 34).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We introduce the author (Abner Yokum) at the beginning of the sentence.
> - We embed only the most relevant part of the quote — the last sentence — which supports the point clearly.
> - The citation appears at the end of the quote, including author, year, and page number (p. 34 — we assume it's from the middle of the article, within the 33–35 range).
> - This format emphasizes the author’s authority and integrates the quote smoothly.
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3. Embed two or more sections of the quote in a passage using ellipsis (...) to indicate abbreviation and give appropriate citation.
Original quote:
“Life, like any paper topic, neatly divides itself into three major categories—pre-college, college and post-college—each of which is determined primarily by the peculiar fears that dominate that stage. Of course, those unfortunates who never go to college are condemned to live out their impoverished lives experiencing only the pre-college and post-college stages.”
Source: Crist, Steven G., and George Meyer, eds. *The Harvard Lampoon Big Book of College Life*. Garden City: Dolphin, 1978. 62-63.
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#### ✔ Solution:
According to Crist and Meyer, life is divided into distinct phases shaped by fear: “pre-college, college and post-college… each of which is determined primarily by the peculiar fears that dominate that stage” (Crist & Meyer, 1978, p. 62). Those who skip college, they note, “are condemned to live out their impoverished lives experiencing only the pre-college and post-college stages” (p. 63).
> 🔹 Explanation:
> - We split the original quote into two parts and embed both into separate sentences.
> - We use ellipses (...) to show where we’ve omitted part of the original text (e.g., the full list of stages is abbreviated between the two parts).
> - The first citation refers to the first half of the quote (page 62), and the second to the second half (page 63), assuming the quote spans both pages.
> - We include both authors (Crist & Meyer) in the citation, using an ampersand (&) in parentheses.
> - The ellipsis is used correctly to indicate omitted words, and it is placed within the quotation marks.
> - Each embedded quote is introduced with a signal phrase and followed by proper citation.
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✔ Final Notes:
- All citations follow APA style (author, year, page).
- Quotes are integrated into sentences rather than dropped in awkwardly.
- Ellipsis is used appropriately to shorten long quotes.
- Page numbers were inferred or made up where necessary (especially in #1 and #3), as per instructions.
Let me know if you'd like these rewritten in MLA or Chicago style!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of in text citations worksheet answers.
