Citing Book Sources

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Why cite sources?

To avoid plagiarism

The Golden Rule: Would you want someone taking credit for your work?

How to Cite a Nonfiction Book

Last name, First name. Book title. City of publication: Publisher, Publication date.

Keeley, Jennifer. Rap Music. San Diego: Lucent Books, 2001.

How to Cite an Encyclopedia

Article title. Encyclopedia title. Edition. Publication date.

“Rap.” The Encyclopedia of Music. 8th ed. 2009.

Where do I find this info?

Use the Title Page

Use the CIPCataloging-in-PublicationSometimes referred to as the copyright pageOn the back side of the title page

Example

Title Page

Title

Author

Publisher City of publication

CIPPublication Date

Title & Author

Publisher

City of Publication

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Main Ideas

Physical Description (What they look like)

Habitat (Where they live)

Diet (What they eat & how they catch food)

Dangers (Who or what harms them)

Interesting Facts (Why they are unique)