Assignments Of class 10
Referencing and Citations
These assignments
will help you practice managing sources, inserting citations, and creating
bibliographies using Microsoft Word. They are designed to enhance your skills
in properly documenting and organizing references.
Beginner Assignments
Assignment 1: Basic
Source Management
- Objective: Practice
adding and managing sources.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Basic_Source_Management.docx.
2.
Go to the References tab and
click Manage Sources.
3.
Add at least two sources of different
types (e.g., a book and a website).
4.
Edit one of the sources and delete
another.
5.
Save and submit the document.
Assignment 2: Simple Citation Insertion
- Objective: Insert
citations in a document.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Simple_Citation_Insertion.docx.
2.
Write a short essay or report
(approximately 300 words).
3.
Insert at least two citations within
the text from the sources you have added.
4.
Save and submit the document.
Intermediate
Assignments
Assignment 3:
Inserting Multiple Citations and Creating a Bibliography
- Objective: Insert
multiple citations and generate a bibliography.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Multiple_Citations_Bibliography.docx.
2.
Write a document (approximately 500
words) on a specific topic.
3.
Insert at least four citations from
your sources throughout the text.
4.
At the end of the document, insert a
bibliography.
5.
Save and submit the document.
Assignment 4: Citation Style Formatting
- Objective: Apply
and switch between different citation styles.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Citation_Style_Formatting.docx.
2.
Write a document (approximately 500
words) and insert at least three citations.
3.
Change the citation style to another
format (e.g., from APA to MLA) and ensure all citations and the bibliography
update correctly.
4.
Save and submit the document.
Advanced Assignments
Assignment 5:
Comprehensive Document with Citations and Bibliography
- Objective: Create
a comprehensive document with detailed citations and a bibliography.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Comprehensive_Document.docx.
2.
Write a detailed research paper or
report (approximately 1000 words).
3.
Insert at least six citations from
various sources.
4.
Create and format a bibliography at the
end of the document.
5.
Ensure all citations and the
bibliography are correctly formatted and up-to-date.
6.
Save and submit the document.
Assignment 6: Advanced Referencing Techniques
- Objective: Use
advanced referencing features and manage complex citations.
- Task:
1.
Open a new document and save it as
Advanced_Referencing.docx.
2.
Write a detailed analysis or case study
(approximately 1500 words).
3.
Include a variety of sources (e.g., books,
journal articles, websites).
4.
Insert citations for each source and
use the Cross-reference tool to refer to different parts of
the document (e.g., headings, figures).
5.
Generate a bibliography and ensure that
all citations and references are properly formatted.
6.
Save and submit the document.
Beginner
AssignmentsAssignment 1: Basic Source Management
·
Objective: Practice
adding and managing sources.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Basic_Source_Management.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Open the Manage Sources Tool
1.
Click on the References tab in the toolbar.
2.
Click on Manage Sources (found in the Citations & Bibliography
section).
Step
3: Add Two Sources of Different Types
1.
In the Source Manager window, click New... to add a source.
2.
In the Create Source window:
o Select
Book from the Type of Source dropdown.
o Enter
details such as Author, Title, Year,
Publisher, etc.
o Click
OK.
3.
Click New...
again to add a second source.
4.
This time, select Website as the Type
of Source and enter details like Author, Name of Web Page, Year, URL, etc.
5.
Click OK to save the second source.
Step
4: Edit and Delete a Source
1.
In the Source Manager window, select one of the sources.
2.
Click Edit, modify some details (e.g., change the title or
year), and click OK.
3.
Select another source and click Delete to remove it.
Step
5: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to update the document.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Basic_Source_Management.docx file as required.
Assignment
2: Simple Citation Insertion
·
Objective: Insert
citations in a document.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Simple_Citation_Insertion.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Write a Short Essay or Report
1.
Type a short essay or report (approximately 300 words) on any topic.
2.
You can choose topics like technology, environment, education, or any other
subject of interest.
Step
3: Insert Citations in the Text
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Place the cursor where you want to insert
a citation.
3.
Click Insert Citation and select Add New Source.
4.
Choose the Type of Source (e.g., Book, Journal, Website).
5.
Enter the details (Author, Title, Year, Publisher, etc.) and click
OK.
6.
Repeat the process to add a second
citation in another part of the text.
Step
4: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to save your work.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Simple_Citation_Insertion.docx file as required.
Outcome:
By completing this task, you will learn how to insert
citations correctly in MS Word, an essential skill for academic and
professional writing.
Intermediate
AssignmentsAssignment 3: Inserting Multiple Citations and Creating a Bibliography
·
Objective: Insert
multiple citations and generate a bibliography.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Multiple_Citations_Bibliography.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Write a 500-Word Document
1.
Choose a specific topic (e.g., Artificial
Intelligence, Climate Change, Cybersecurity, or Renewable Energy).
2.
Write a document of approximately 500 words discussing the topic.
3.
Structure the content with:
o Introduction
(Introduce the topic)
o Main
Body (Explain key points with supporting facts)
o Conclusion
(Summarize findings)
Step
3: Insert at Least Four Citations
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Place the cursor where you want to insert
a citation.
3.
Click Insert Citation and select Add New Source.
4.
Choose the Type of Source (e.g., Book, Journal, Website, Article).
5.
Enter the source details (Author, Title, Year, Publisher, etc.)
and click OK.
6.
Repeat the process four times to add multiple citations
throughout the document.
Step
4: Insert a Bibliography
1.
Scroll to the end of the document.
2.
Click on the References tab.
3.
Click Bibliography and select a predefined style (e.g., References, Works Cited, or Bibliography).
4.
The bibliography will automatically list
all the cited sources.
Step
5: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to save your work.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Multiple_Citations_Bibliography.docx file as required.
Outcome:
Assignment
4: Citation Style Formatting
·
Objective: Apply
and switch between different citation styles.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Citation_Style_Formatting.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Write a 500-Word Document
1.
Choose a topic (e.g., Technology,
Space Exploration, Climate Change, or Artificial Intelligence).
2.
Write a 500-word document with the following structure:
o Introduction
(Brief overview of the topic)
o Main
Body (Detailed discussion with supporting information)
o Conclusion
(Summary of key points)
Step
3: Insert at Least Three Citations
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Place the cursor where you want to insert
a citation.
3.
Click Insert Citation and select Add New Source.
4.
Choose the Type of Source (e.g., Book, Journal, Website).
5.
Enter the source details (Author, Title, Year, Publisher, etc.)
and click OK.
6.
Repeat the process to add at least three citations in different
parts of the document.
Step
4: Change the Citation Style
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
In the Citations & Bibliography section, find the Style dropdown menu.
3.
Click the dropdown and select a different
style (e.g., switch from APA to MLA
or Chicago).
4.
MS Word will automatically update all citations and the bibliography
to match the new style.
Step
5: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to update your work.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Citation_Style_Formatting.docx file as required.
Outcome:
Advanced
AssignmentsAssignment 5: Comprehensive Document with Citations and Bibliography
· Objective: Create a comprehensive document with detailed citations and a bibliography.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Comprehensive_Document.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Write a 1000-Word Research Paper or Report
1. Choose a specific
topic (e.g., Climate
Change, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, or The Impact
of Social Media).
2. Structure your document as follows:
o Title
Page (Title, Name, Date)
o Abstract
(Optional) (Summary of the report in 100-150 words)
o Introduction
(Overview of the topic and research purpose)
o Main
Body (Detailed discussion with arguments, facts, and
examples)
o Conclusion
(Summary of findings and final thoughts)
Step
3: Insert at Least Six Citations
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Place the cursor where you want to insert
a citation.
3.
Click Insert Citation and select Add New Source.
4.
Choose the Type of Source (e.g., Book, Journal, Website, Article).
5.
Enter the source details (Author, Title, Year, Publisher, etc.)
and click OK.
6.
Repeat the process six times to include citations from
different sources throughout the text.
Step
4: Create and Format a Bibliography
1.
Scroll to the end of the document.
2.
Click on the References tab.
3.
Click Bibliography and select a predefined style (e.g., References, Works Cited, or Bibliography).
4.
MS Word will automatically list all cited
sources.
Step
5: Ensure Correct Formatting
1.
Check that all citations and bibliography entries are formatted correctly
according to the selected citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
2.
To update, click on any citation or bibliography entry and select Update Citations and Bibliography.
Step
6: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to ensure all changes are saved.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Comprehensive_Document.docx file as required.
Outcome:
Assignment 6: Advanced Referencing Techniques
·
Objective: Use
advanced referencing features and manage complex citations.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step
1: Create and Save the Document
1.
Open Microsoft
Word.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As.
4.
Choose a location and enter the file name Advanced_Referencing.docx.
5.
Click Save.
Step
2: Write a 1500-Word Analysis or Case Study
1. Choose a detailed
topic (e.g., The
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Climate Change Policies,
Cybersecurity Threats, or Business Strategies in a Digital Age).
2. Structure your document as follows:
o Title
Page (Title, Name, Date)
o Abstract
(150-200 words summarizing the case study or analysis)
o Introduction
(Overview of the topic and key research questions)
o Main
Body
§ Subsections
with headings (use structured points for clarity)
§ Include
figures, tables, or data (if
applicable)
o Conclusion
(Summarize findings and implications)
Step
3: Insert Citations from Multiple Sources
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Place the cursor where you want to insert
a citation.
3.
Click Insert Citation > Add New Source.
4.
Select Type of Source (e.g., Book, Journal, Website, Report).
5.
Enter the author, title, year, publisher, and other details.
6.
Repeat this for at least six different sources from books, journal
articles, and websites.
Step
4: Use the Cross-Reference Tool
1.
Click on the References tab.
2.
Select Cross-reference in the "Captions" group.
3.
Choose what you want to reference (e.g., Headings, Figures, Tables, Footnotes).
4.
Select the specific item from the list and
click Insert.
5.
The reference will be inserted as a
hyperlink, allowing easy navigation.
6.
Use cross-references in multiple parts of
your document (e.g., referring to a table in the conclusion).
Step
5: Generate a Bibliography
1.
Scroll to the end of the document.
2.
Click on the References tab.
3.
Click Bibliography and select a format (References, Works Cited, or Bibliography).
4.
MS Word will automatically list all
sources used in the document.
Step
6: Ensure Proper Formatting
1.
Check that all citations and references
follow a consistent citation style
(APA, MLA, Chicago).
2.
To change the citation style:
o Click
on the References tab.
o Select
the Style dropdown and choose a
format (e.g., switch from APA to Chicago).
o MS
Word will update all citations and bibliography entries.
3.
Update all citations and cross-references
by clicking Update Citations and
Bibliography.
Step
7: Save and Submit the Document
1.
Click File > Save to ensure all changes are saved.
2.
Close Microsoft Word.
3.
Submit the Advanced_Referencing.docx file as required.
Outcome:
Assignment :Add Citations in APA Style and Generate a Bibliography for a Research Report
Objective:
To practice inserting citations in APA
style (7th edition) and generating a bibliography (References) in Microsoft
Word to
properly document sources in a research report.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step 1: Create and Save
a New Document
1.
Open Microsoft Word
on your computer.
2.
Click File
> New to create a new blank document.
3.
Click File
> Save As and choose a location to save the file.
4.
Enter the file name as APA_Citations_Exercise.docx and click Save.
Step 2: Write a
Research Report
1. Choose
a topic (e.g.,
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health, The Effects of Climate Change, The
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education).
2. Structure
your research report:
o Title
Page (Title, Name, Course, Instructor, Date)
o Abstract (150-200
words summarizing the research topic)
o Introduction
(Overview of the research problem and objectives)
o Main
Body (Detailed discussion with supporting evidence)
o Conclusion
(Summary of key findings)
o References
(Bibliography at the end)
Step 3: Insert
Citations in APA Style
Adding
a Citation
1.
Click on the References tab in Microsoft Word.
2.
Click Insert Citation > Add New Source.
3.
Select Type of Source from the dropdown menu (e.g., Book,
Journal Article, Website).
4.
Enter the author’s name, title of the source, year of publication,
publisher, and other required details.
5.
Click OK to add the citation to the document.
6.
Repeat this step for at least three to five sources throughout your
research report.
Example
of an In-Text Citation in APA Style
- If you reference a book:
- Example: "Social
media usage can lead to increased anxiety in teenagers" (Smith,
2021, p. 45).
- If you reference a journal article:
- Example: According
to Johnson (2020), climate change policies need immediate implementation
to prevent environmental disasters.
- If you reference a website:
- Example: (National
Institute of Mental Health, 2022).
Step 4: Generate an APA
Bibliography (References Page)
1.
Scroll to the end of the document and place the cursor where you want to insert the
bibliography.
2.
Click on the References tab.
3.
Click Bibliography and choose References (as per APA style).
4.
MS Word will automatically list all
sources you have cited in proper APA format.
5.
Verify the formatting:
o The
word References should be bold and centered.
o All
references should be alphabetized
by the author's last name.
o Use
a hanging indent (first line
flush left, subsequent lines indented).
Example
of a Properly Formatted APA Bibliography Entry
Step 5: Ensure Proper
Formatting in APA Style
1.
Citation Style Selection:
o Click
the References tab.
o Select
APA (7th edition) from the Style dropdown menu.
2.
Update Citations and Bibliography:
o Click
Update Citations and Bibliography
to refresh all references.
3.
Check Formatting:
o Use
double spacing throughout the
document.
o Ensure
12-point Times New Roman font is
used.
o Verify
proper title capitalization (Sentence
case for article titles, Title Case for book titles).
Step 6: Save and Submit
the Document
1.
Click File > Save to ensure all changes are saved.
2.
Submit the APA_Citations_Exercise.docx file as required.
Outcome:
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