This document discusses the importance of giving credit to authors for their work. It provides examples of properly citing sources, such as a book, and explains that citing sources avoids plagiarism, demonstrates understanding of the information, and allows others to further research the topic.

1. Research – a way to find facts
and new ideas.

2. Ways to Give Credit
to our Authors
London, Jonathan. “Froggy Gets
Dressed.” Scholastic Inc., 1995.

3. Let’s Practice:
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4. Why should we make sure our friends in writing get
credit for their work?
• It helps avoid plagiarism (stealing someone
else’s work)
• Shows that you understand and/or agree with the
information collected.
• Provides your audience with information to do
more research on the topic.