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Citation Workbook

IB DP — Academic Skills & Source Evaluation Workbook

Stage 1 — Discovery: Broken Paragraphs (Single Source / Simple MLA)

Goal: Identify factual errors, correct them, and cite a single credible source.

Instructions for Students:

  • Read each paragraph carefully.
  • Identify factual errors.
  • Rewrite the paragraph correctly.
  • Add MLA in-text citation within the paragraph and a Works Cited entry at the end.

Paragraphs (10 Subjects)

  1. History
    The Cold War ended in 1970 because the Soviet Union ran out of money. Smith says it ended in 1970 (Smith 45).

Works Cited (Example Format):
Smith, John. The Cold War: An Overview. Oxford University Press, 2005.

  1. Economics
    The 2008 financial crisis was caused entirely by cryptocurrency speculation (Johnson 22).

Works Cited:
Johnson, Emily. Financial Crises in the 21st Century. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

  1. Film
    Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1995 and starred Marlon Brando (Lee 12).

Works Cited:
Lee, Samantha. Classic American Cinema. Routledge, 2010.

  1. Theatre
    Shakespeare wrote Oedipus Rex as part of Greek Tragedy (Clark 7).

Works Cited:
Clark, Michael. Introduction to Theatre History. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

  1. Geography
    Mount Kilimanjaro is taller than Everest (Miller 33).

Works Cited:
Miller, Rebecca. World Mountains and Geography. Pearson, 2011.

  1. Physics
    Einstein developed the theory of relativity in 1800 (Davies 19).

Works Cited:
Davies, Paul. Relativity for Beginners. Oxford University Press, 2006.

  1. Mathematics AA
    The quadratic formula was discovered by Isaac Newton (Harris 45).

Works Cited:
Harris, Thomas. Fundamentals of Algebra. Cambridge University Press, 2009.

  1. Biology
    DNA was discovered by Charles Darwin in the 19th century (Smith 101).

Works Cited:
Smith, Laura. Discoveries in Biology. HarperCollins, 2007.

  1. Art
    Van Gogh painted the Mona Lisa (Thompson 50).

Works Cited:
Thompson, David. Famous Artists and Their Works. Thames & Hudson, 2010.

  1. Chemistry
    Dmitri Mendeleev invented the periodic table in 1920 (Brown 23).

Works Cited:
Brown, Jennifer. Chemistry: A Historical Perspective. Springer, 2005.

Tasks for Students:

  1. Correct factual errors in each paragraph.
  2. Rewrite the paragraph using proper MLA in-text citation.
  3. Create a complete Works Cited entry for each paragraph.

Teacher Notes:

  • Encourage students to compare corrections in pairs or small groups.
  • Focus on teaching basic source verification and MLA formatting.
  • Discuss why initial factual statements were incorrect.


Stage 2 — Multi-Source Paragraphs

Goal: Identify multiple factual errors, integrate 2 credible sources, and practice MLA in-text citation with a Works Cited entry.

Instructions for Students:

  • Read each paragraph carefully.
  • Identify factual errors or oversimplifications.
  • Rewrite the paragraph correctly using 2 credible sources.
  • Apply MLA in-text citation within the paragraph and add a Works Cited entry.

Paragraphs (10 Subjects)

  1. History
    The French Revolution started in 1805 and had no impact outside France (Global History Review 2020; Thompson 45).

Works Cited Examples:
Global History Review. “The French Revolution: A Global Perspective.” Global History Review, 2020.
Thompson, James. Europe in Revolution. Cambridge University Press, 2018.

  1. Economics
    Microfinance began in the 1600s and always eliminates poverty (World Economics Journal 2019; Patel 33).

Works Cited Examples:
World Economics Journal. “Microfinance and Development.” World Economics Journal, 2019.
Patel, Anika. Economics of Poverty Reduction. Routledge, 2017.

  1. Film
    Citizen Kane was produced in France and was a silent film (Film Studies Today 2018; Marshall 12).

Works Cited Examples:
Film Studies Today. “Classic Cinema Misconceptions.” Film Studies Today, 2018.
Marshall, David. The History of American Cinema. Oxford University Press, 2015.

  1. Theatre
    Brecht wrote all comedies for children and never engaged with politics (Modern Theatre Journal 2021; Evans 27).

Works Cited Examples:
Modern Theatre Journal. “Misunderstanding Brecht.” Modern Theatre Journal, 2021.
Evans, Rachel. Political Theatre in the 20th Century. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.

  1. Geography
    The Amazon Rainforest is in Africa and is smaller than the Sahara (Geography Quarterly 2017; Nguyen 9).

Works Cited Examples:
Geography Quarterly. “Global Rainforests Overview.” Geography Quarterly, 2017.
Nguyen, Linh. World Geography Facts and Myths. Pearson, 2015.

  1. Physics
    The Higgs Boson was discovered by Thomas Edison in 1890 (Physics World 2020; Carter 15).

Works Cited Examples:
Physics World. “Particle Physics Mistakes.” Physics World, 2020.
Carter, Michael. Introduction to Modern Physics. Cambridge University Press, 2018.

  1. Mathematics AA
    Fibonacci sequence was created by Pythagoras in 300 BC (Math Review 2016; Li 41).

Works Cited Examples:
Math Review. “Common Misattributions in Math History.” Math Review, 2016.
Li, Wei. Foundations of Number Theory. Springer, 2015.

  1. Biology
    Mendel experimented with apples and his findings were completely disproven (Biology Monthly 2019; Kim 22).

Works Cited Examples:
Biology Monthly. “Gregor Mendel Misconceptions.” Biology Monthly, 2019.
Kim, Hana. Genetics Fundamentals. Wiley, 2017.

  1. Art
    Cubism began in the 21st century and was invented in Japan (Art History Journal 2020; Roberts 30).

Works Cited Examples:
Art History Journal. “Misconceptions in Art Movements.” Art History Journal, 2020.
Roberts, Thomas. Modern Art Movements. Thames & Hudson, 2018.

  1. Chemistry
    Radioactivity was discovered by Albert Einstein and has no applications (Chem Today 2018; Singh 17).

Works Cited Examples:
Chem Today. “Historical Chemistry Mistakes.” Chem Today, 2018.
Singh, Priya. Radioactivity and Its Applications. Springer, 2016.

Tasks for Students:

  1. Correct factual errors and oversimplifications.
  2. Integrate 2 credible sources per paragraph.
  3. Apply MLA in-text citations within paragraphs.
  4. Create complete Works Cited entries.

Teacher Notes:

  • Encourage discussion about why some sources are credible while others may mislead.
  • Reinforce MLA formatting and multi-source integration skills.
  • Compare with Stage 1 to highlight progression.



Stage 3 — Complex Multi-Source Paragraphs (~120 words)


Goal: Write longer paragraphs, correct multiple errors, integrate 2–3 credible sources, and apply MLA citation and Works Cited.

Instructions for Students:

Read each paragraph carefully.

Identify all factual errors and oversimplifications.

Rewrite the paragraph accurately using 2–3 credible sources.

Use MLA in-text citation within the paragraph and include a Works Cited entry.




Paragraphs (10 Subjects)
  1.  History
The Haitian Revolution began in 1804 when Napoleon personally led troops to suppress the uprising, and it had no link to the French Revolution (Monroe 2020; James 55).

Works Cited:
Monroe, Barbara. Haiti and the Global Revolution. Routledge, 2020.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins. Vintage, 1963.





2. Economics
Universal Basic Income was first implemented by Adam Smith in the 18th century and is said to eliminate poverty everywhere (Global Economic Studies 2021; Patel 33; Rojas 44).



Works Cited:
Global Economic Studies. “UBI Misconceptions.” Global Economic Studies, 2021.
Patel, Anika. Economics of Poverty Reduction. Routledge, 2017.
Rojas, Miguel. Modern Welfare Systems. Cambridge University Press, 2019.





3. Film
Anime began in 2005 with Naruto, and all early works were adaptations of French novels (Fujimoto 2019; Tanaka 12; Chen 18).



Works Cited:
Fujimoto, Hiroshi. History of Japanese Anime. Kodansha, 2019.
Tanaka, Keiko. Anime and Cultural Exchange. Routledge, 2020.
Chen, Wei. Global Media Adaptations. Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.





4. Theatre
Kabuki was founded by Shakespeare in the 16th century, and its costumes are French-inspired (Nakamura 2021; Evans 27; Clark 15).



Works Cited:
Nakamura, Yuki. Traditional Japanese Theatre. University of Tokyo Press, 2021.
Evans, Rachel. Political Theatre in the 20th Century. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
Clark, Michael. Introduction to Theatre History. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.





5. Geography
The Great Barrier Reef is in the Atlantic Ocean and is man-made; coral bleaching is a myth (Marine Wonders 2022; Lopez 40; Singh 22).



Works Cited:
Marine Wonders. “Reef Myths.” Marine Wonders, 2022.
Lopez, Ana. Global Marine Ecology. Springer, 2020.
Singh, Ravi. Climate Change and Coral Reefs. Routledge, 2021.





6. Physics
Quantum entanglement was discovered by Galileo in 1609 and allows instant communication across galaxies (Winter 2020; Davies 19; Carter 32).



Works Cited:
Winter, Thomas. Quantum Mysteries Explained. Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Davies, Paul. Relativity for Beginners. Oxford University Press, 2006.
Carter, Michael. Introduction to Modern Physics. Cambridge University Press, 2018.





7. Mathematics AA
Non-Euclidean geometry was proposed by Pythagoras in 500 BC and has no modern applications (Kline 2021; Li 41; Harris 55).



Works Cited:
Kline, Morris. Mathematical Misconceptions. Dover, 2021.
Li, Wei. Foundations of Number Theory. Springer, 2015.
Harris, Thomas. Fundamentals of Algebra. Cambridge University Press, 2009.





8. Biology
CRISPR was discovered by Darwin and makes humans immortal (Genetic Frontiers 2022; Smith 101; Kim 22).



Works Cited:
Genetic Frontiers. “Gene Editing Misconceptions.” Genetic Frontiers, 2022.
Smith, Laura. Discoveries in Biology. HarperCollins, 2007.
Kim, Hana. Genetics Fundamentals. Wiley, 2017.





9. Art
Street art began in 17th-century Paris as government propaganda; Banksy copied all early artists (Black 2020; Roberts 30; Thompson 50).



Works Cited:
Black, Daniel. The Evolution of Street Art. Thames & Hudson, 2020.
Roberts, Thomas. Modern Art Movements. Thames & Hudson, 2018.
Thompson, David. Famous Artists and Their Works. Thames & Hudson, 2010.





10. Chemistry
Green chemistry was invented by Mendeleev in 1869 and eliminates all pollution instantly (Trenton 2021; Brown 23; Singh 17).



Works Cited:
Trenton, Michael. “Green Chemistry Misconceptions.” Science Today, 2021.
Brown, Jennifer. Chemistry: A Historical Perspective. Springer, 2005.
Singh, Priya. Radioactivity and Its Applications. Springer, 2016.





Tasks for Students:

1. Correct factual errors and misattributions.
2. Integrate 2–3 credible sources.
3. Apply MLA in-text citations within paragraphs.
4. Create complete Works Cited entries.



Teacher Notes:

Encourage discussion about identifying misinformation and cross-verifying sources.

Reinforce integrating multiple sources cohesively.

Compare Stage 3 paragraphs with Stage 2 to highlight progression in paragraph complexity and research skills.




Stage 4 — AI Trap / Fake Sources


Goal: 

Detect AI-generated errors, verify factual claims, integrate multiple sources, and correctly apply MLA citation and Works Cited.

Instructions for Students:


Read each paragraph carefully.

Identify factual errors, unsupported claims, and potential AI-generated misinformation.

Research and confirm facts using credible sources.

Rewrite the paragraph accurately, using 2–3 credible sources.

Apply MLA in-text citation and create complete Works Cited entries.





Paragraphs (10 Subjects)


1. History

AI suggested that the Berlin Wall fell in 1985 and that it was built by Napoleon. Verify and correct (Johnson 2020; Lee 2018).


Works Cited:
Johnson, Mark. The Cold War: Key Events. Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Lee, Samantha. Modern European History. Routledge, 2018.





2. Economics

AI claims Bitcoin caused the 2008 financial crisis and that inflation disappeared in the 1990s (Patel 2019; Smith 2021).


Works Cited:
Patel, Anika. Financial Crises Explained. Routledge, 2019.
Smith, Laura. Understanding Inflation Trends. Cambridge University Press, 2021.





3. Film
AI states that The Godfather was released in 2010 and directed by Steven Spielberg (Marshall 2015; Chen 2018).



Works Cited:
Marshall, David. Classic American Cinema. Oxford University Press, 2015.
Chen, Wei. Film History and Directors. Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.


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4. Theatre
AI reports that Waiting for Godot was written in the 18th century and was a musical (Evans 2019; Clark 2008).



Works Cited:
Evans, Rachel. Theatre in the 20th Century. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
Clark, Michael. Introduction to Theatre History. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.


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5. Geography
AI claims the Amazon River is in India and is shorter than the Nile (Nguyen 2017; Lopez 2020).



Works Cited:
Nguyen, Linh. World Geography Facts and Myths. Pearson, 2017.
Lopez, Ana. Global Rivers and Landscapes. Springer, 2020.


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6. Physics
AI states that the speed of light is 300 km/s and that quantum tunneling can transport matter instantly (Carter 2018; Davies 2006).



Works Cited:
Carter, Michael. Introduction to Modern Physics. Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Davies, Paul. Relativity for Beginners. Oxford University Press, 2006.


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7. Mathematics AA
AI claims that the value of π is exactly 3 and that Fermat wrote the quadratic formula (Harris 2009; Li 2015).



Works Cited:
Harris, Thomas. Fundamentals of Algebra. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Li, Wei. Foundations of Number Theory. Springer, 2015.


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8. Biology
AI states that humans have 3 hearts and that photosynthesis creates oxygen and gold (Kim 2017; Smith 2007).



Works Cited:
Kim, Hana. Genetics Fundamentals. Wiley, 2017.
Smith, Laura. Discoveries in Biology. HarperCollins, 2007.


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9. Art
AI claims Picasso painted The Starry Night and that Impressionism began in the 21st century (Roberts 2018; Thompson 2010).



Works Cited:
Roberts, Thomas. Modern Art Movements. Thames & Hudson, 2018.
Thompson, David. Famous Artists and Their Works. Thames & Hudson, 2010.


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10. Chemistry
AI states that water is H3O and that the periodic table was invented in 2005 (Singh 2016; Brown 2005).



Works Cited:
Singh, Priya. Radioactivity and Its Applications. Springer, 2016.
Brown, Jennifer. Chemistry: A Historical Perspective. Springer, 2005.


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Tasks for Students:

1. Identify AI-generated misinformation.

2. Correct factual errors using credible sources.

3. Integrate 2–3 verified sources per paragraph.

4. Apply MLA in-text citations.

5. Create complete Works Cited entries.



Teacher Notes:

Stage 4 emphasizes critical evaluation of AI-generated content.

Students practice cross-checking sources and distinguishing credible information from AI hallucinations.

Compare Stage 4 paragraphs with Stage 3 to show increasing research complexity and AI-awareness skills.




Stage 5 — Advanced Multi-Source & AI Integration

Goal: Synthesize multiple credible sources, critically evaluate AI-generated content, and produce sophisticated, fully cited MLA paragraphs.

Instructions for Students:

Read each paragraph carefully.

Identify all factual errors, misattributions, and AI-generated claims.

Research and verify using 2–4 credible sources.

Rewrite the paragraph in a polished, coherent form (~150 words).

Apply MLA in-text citation and include a Works Cited entry.



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Paragraphs (10 Subjects)

1. History
AI suggested the Industrial Revolution started in 1900 in Japan and that coal was never used. Students must verify the timeline and sources (Stearns 2013; Landes 2012; Mokyr 2009).



Works Cited:
Stearns, Peter N. The Industrial Revolution in World History. Routledge, 2013.
Landes, David S. The Unbound Prometheus: Technological Change and Industrial Development in Western Europe. Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Mokyr, Joel. The Enlightened Economy: An Economic History of Britain 1700–1850. Yale University Press, 2009.


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2. Economics
AI states hyperinflation occurs every decade and is caused solely by government printing. Students must evaluate broader economic causes (Friedman 2018; Reinhart & Rogoff 2009; Krugman 2016).



Works Cited:
Friedman, Milton. Money Mischief: Episodes in Monetary History. Harcourt, 2018.
Reinhart, Carmen M., and Kenneth Rogoff. This Time is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly. Princeton University Press, 2009.
Krugman, Paul. Macroeconomics for Today. Worth Publishers, 2016.


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3. Film
AI claims Parasite was filmed in Italy in 2010 and directed by Bong Joon-ho’s brother. Students verify production details and director (Kim 2020; Lee 2019; Paquet 2018).



Works Cited:
Kim, Ji-Yeon. Korean Cinema: Modern Perspectives. Seoul Press, 2020.
Lee, Hyun-Soo. Contemporary Asian Film. Routledge, 2019.
Paquet, Darcy. New Korean Cinema: Breaking the Waves. Columbia University Press, 2018.


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4. Theatre
AI claims Greek Tragedy originated in Medieval Europe and that masks were made of wood. Students must correct chronology, origin, and materials (Taplin 2010; Easterling 2008; Hall 2013).



Works Cited:
Taplin, Oliver. Greek Tragedy in Action. Routledge, 2010.
Easterling, P. E. The Cambridge Companion to Greek Tragedy. Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Hall, Edith. Greek Tragedy: Suffering Under the Sun. Oxford University Press, 2013.


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5. Geography
AI states Mount Everest is under 5,000 meters and located in South America. Students verify elevation, location, and regional geography (Himalayan Journal 2019; Barry 2012; Young 2015).



Works Cited:
Himalayan Journal. “Mount Everest Facts.” Himalayan Journal, 2019.
Barry, Roger G. Mountain Weather and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Young, Robert. Geography of Asia. Pearson, 2015.


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6. Physics
AI claims Newton discovered quantum mechanics and that gravity is repulsive. Students verify physical laws and historical accuracy (Feynman 2011; Greene 2014; Tipler 2007).



Works Cited:
Feynman, Richard P. The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Addison-Wesley, 2011.
Greene, Brian. The Elegant Universe. W.W. Norton, 2014.
Tipler, Paul. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Freeman, 2007.


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7. Mathematics AA
AI states calculus was invented in 1600 by Leonardo da Vinci and has no modern applications. Students must research proper inventors and uses (Stewart 2015; Boyer 1991; Edwards 2007).



Works Cited:
Stewart, James. Calculus: Early Transcendentals. Cengage Learning, 2015.
Boyer, Carl B. The History of the Calculus and Its Conceptual Development. Dover, 1991.
Edwards, C.H., Jr. The Historical Development of the Calculus. Springer, 2007.


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8. Biology
AI claims mitochondria are made of sugar and humans can photosynthesize. Students verify cellular biology (Alberts 2015; Lodish 2013; Campbell 2017).



Works Cited:
Alberts, Bruce. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science, 2015.
Lodish, Harvey. Molecular Cell Biology. W.H. Freeman, 2013.
Campbell, Neil A. Biology: Concepts & Connections. Pearson, 2017.


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9. Art
AI claims Impressionism began in the 1990s and Monet invented Cubism. Students verify art movements and artists (Nochlin 2014; Gombrich 2006; Rewald 1990).



Works Cited:
Nochlin, Linda. Impressionism and Its Origins. Thames & Hudson, 2014.
Gombrich, E.H. The Story of Art. Phaidon, 2006.
Rewald, John. The History of Impressionism. Museum of Modern Art, 1990.


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10. Chemistry
AI claims chemical reactions create energy from nothing and water is H2O2. Students correct chemical principles (Zumdahl 2014; Brown 2005; Atkins 2010).



Works Cited:
Zumdahl, Steven. Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach. Cengage, 2014.
Brown, Jennifer. Chemistry: A Historical Perspective. Springer, 2005.
Atkins, Peter. Physical Chemistry. Oxford University Press, 2010.


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Tasks for Students:

1. Detect AI-generated misinformation.


2. Correct all factual errors with 2–4 verified sources.


3. Rewrite sophisticated, ~150-word paragraphs.


4. Apply MLA in-text citations consistently.


5. Create full Works Cited entries.



Teacher Notes:

Stage 5 develops independent critical evaluation skills.

Students integrate multiple sources and detect AI errors.

Compare with previous stages to demonstrate research maturity and source literacy.


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