Citing Sources: A Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism and Giving Credit

Question 1

Which reason is NOT a benefit of citing sources?

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Confusing your readers

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Avoiding plagiarism

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Giving credit to the original authors

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Making your paper look more impressive

Question 2

Where should the Works Cited page be placed when using MLA style?

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At the end of the document

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At the start of the document

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In the middle of the document

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After the appendix

Question 3

What should you do if you are uncertain about whether or not to cite a source?

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Consult your teacher or a librarian

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Always cite the source

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Never cite the source

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Flip a coin

Question 4

In MLA style, what is the correct format for citing a book?

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Author's last name, first name. Title of book. City of publication: Publisher, year of publication.

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Author's first name, last name. Title of book. Publisher, year of publication.

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Title of book. Author's first name, last name. Publisher, year of publication.

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Last name, first name author. Title of book. Publisher, year of publication.

Question 5

What is the key distinction between plagiarism and paraphrasing?

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Plagiarism involves using someone else's words without attribution, while paraphrasing involves using their ideas in your own words.

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Plagiarism involves using someone else's ideas without attribution, while paraphrasing involves using their words without attribution.

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Paraphrasing involves using someone else's words without attribution, while plagiarism involves using their ideas without attribution.

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Plagiarism and paraphrasing are essentially the same.

Question 6

Which source type is generally considered the most reliable?

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Peer-reviewed journal article

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Wikipedia page

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Blog post

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Social media post

Question 7

What is NOT a reason for citing sources?

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To claim ownership of someone else's work

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To acknowledge the original author's contribution

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To avoid accusations of plagiarism

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To enhance the credibility of your research

Question 8

Which of the following elements is included in an MLA parenthetical citation?

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Author's last name and page number

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DOI or URL

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Title of the work

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Year of publication

Question 9

In APA format, direct quotes are indicated using which convention?

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Quotation marks and a parenthetical citation with page number

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No special formatting

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Block indentation and a superscript footnote

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Italics and a separate bibliography entry

Question 10

When citing a website, which two elements are essential?

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URL and date of access

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Title of the webpage and publisher

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Author's name and publication date

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DOI and ISBN

Question 11

What is the most effective strategy for preventing plagiarism?

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Paraphrasing and citing sources correctly

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Avoiding the use of copyrighted material

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Using direct quotations sparingly

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Changing a few words from the original source

Question 12

What is the purpose of a references page or works cited page?

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To provide a complete list of sources used in a research project

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To present the author's credentials

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To give additional context on certain topics

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To summarize the main arguments of a research project

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a widely recognized citation style?

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ALPS

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Chicago

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APA

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MLA

Question 14

When citing a personal communication, such as an email or text message, what is the appropriate format?

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Include the sender's name and date of communication within the text of your paper

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Use quotation marks and a parenthetical citation

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Create a full citation entry in your references page

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct format for citing a book in MLA style?

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Last name, First name. Title of book. City of publication: Publisher, Year of publication.

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Title of book. Last name, First name. City of publication: Publisher, Year of publication.

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First name Last name. Title of book. City of publication, Publisher, Year of publication.

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of citing sources?

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To acknowledge the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

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To make a paper appear longer.

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To demonstrate research skills.

Question 17

Which information should be included in a parenthetical citation?

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Author's last name and page number (if applicable)

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Author's name and title of work

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Title of work and publication date

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct format for citing a website in APA style?

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Author's last name, First initial. (Year, Month Day). Title of web page. Website name. URL

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Website name. Title of web page. Author's last name, First initial. (Year, Month Day). URL

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Title of web page. Author's last name, First initial. (Year, Month Day). Website name. URL

Question 19

What is the main difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source is a firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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A primary source is more reliable than a secondary source.

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A secondary source presents original research.

Question 20

Which of the following is an effective way to avoid plagiarism?

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Using quotation marks when directly quoting someone else's work.

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Paraphrasing someone else's work without citing it.

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Avoiding the use of citations altogether.

Question 21

Which of the following is the correct format for citing a journal article in Chicago style?

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Author's last name, First name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. issue (year): page range.

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Author's last name, First name. Title of Journal. "Title of Article", vol. issue (year): page range.

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Title of Article. Author's last name, First name. Title of Journal, vol. issue (year): page range.

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a credible source?

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A peer-reviewed journal article

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A blog post written by an anonymous author

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A social media post

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A website selling a product

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in academic research?

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To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors.

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To make the writing sound more scholarly.

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To impress the readers with your knowledge.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT included in a Chicago-style citation?

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Page number

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Title

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Author

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Date of publication

Question 25

Why is it essential to maintain a consistent citation style throughout an academic paper?

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To create a unified appearance, reduce confusion for readers, and demonstrate attention to detail.

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To avoid being penalized for plagiarism.

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To impress the instructor with your formatting skills.

Question 26

Which of the following actions constitutes plagiarism?

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Using someone else's ideas or words without giving proper credit.

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Summarizing a source in your own words and citing it.

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Accidentally forgetting to cite a source.

Question 27

Which citation style is predominantly used in the field of psychology?

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APA

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MLA

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Turabian

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Chicago

Question 28

What is the key distinction between a bibliography and a works cited page?

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A bibliography includes all sources consulted during research, while a works cited page only includes sources directly referenced in the paper.

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A bibliography includes books only, while a works cited page includes a variety of sources.

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A bibliography is arranged by date of publication, while a works cited page is arranged alphabetically.

Question 29

Which type of source typically requires in-text citations but no formal Works Cited page?

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Personal communication

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Book

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Website

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Journal article

Question 30

When summarizing or paraphrasing another's work, is it necessary to cite the original source?

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Yes, you must still cite the original source.

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No, you only need to cite the source if you quote it directly.

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No, you do not need to cite the source if you change the words significantly.

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No, you only need to cite the source if you use the same ideas.

Question 31

In MLA style, where should citations appear within the text?

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Parenthetically within the text

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As endnotes at the end of the document

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In a separate bibliography at the end of the document

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As footnotes at the bottom of the page

Question 32

Which of the following is a core principle of ethical citation?

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Acknowledging the work of others

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Using only the most recent sources available

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Avoiding the use of direct quotes

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Citing only sources that support your argument

Question 33

When citing multiple sources in the same sentence, how should the in-text citation be formatted?

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Separate the citations with semicolons

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Use a separate citation for each source

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List the citations in alphabetical order

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Enclose the citations in parentheses

Question 34

What is the primary reason for citing sources?

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To acknowledge the original authors and prevent plagiarism

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To confuse readers

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To make your research appear more impressive

Question 35

Which citation style is not commonly used in academic writing?

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Vancouver

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MLA

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Chicago

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APA

Question 36

According to MLA style, how should a book be cited in-text?

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(Last name, Page Number)

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(Title, Page Number)

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(First name, Page Number)

Question 37

Which type of source is considered the most authoritative and reliable?

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Peer-reviewed journal article

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Company website

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Opinion piece written by an expert

Question 38

What is the main function of a citation?

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To link the information in your research to its original source

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To strengthen your argument

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To confuse readers

Question 39

Which action constitutes plagiarism?

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Using someone else's ideas or words without proper attribution

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Quoting a source directly and citing it correctly

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Paraphrasing a source and citing it correctly

Question 40

What is the most effective way to avoid plagiarism?

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Cite all sources accurately and consistently

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Avoid using sources in your research

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Only use sources that are freely available online

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using citations?

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It makes your research less credible

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It helps you organize your research

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It allows readers to verify your information

Question 42

What is the distinction between a citation and a reference?

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A citation is a brief in-text reference to a source, while a reference is a complete list of all sources used in your research

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A reference is a brief in-text reference to a source, while a citation is a complete list of all sources used in your research

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

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To acknowledge the original authors and prevent plagiarism.

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To demonstrate the writer's extensive knowledge.

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To make the research paper appear longer.

Question 44

Which of the following is a widely used citation style in the United States for academic papers?

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MLA

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Oxford

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Harvard

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Vancouver

Question 45

What is the correct MLA format for citing a book?

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Author's last name, Author's first name. *Title of Book*. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.

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*Title of Book*. Author's last name, Author's first name. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.

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Author's first name, Author's last name. *Title of Book*. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.

Question 46

Which of the following elements is typically included in an APA citation for a journal article?

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Author's last name, Author's first initial(s). (Year of Publication). Title of article. *Journal Title*, *Volume Number*, Issue Number, Page numbers.

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Author's last name, Author's first initial(s). (Year of Publication). *Journal Title*, Issue Number, Page numbers.

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Author's last name, Author's first initial(s). *Journal Title*, *Volume Number*, Issue Number, Page numbers.

Question 47

What is the main difference between a citation and a reference list?

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A citation is a brief reference within the text, while a reference list provides complete details of all cited sources at the end of the paper.

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A citation provides complete details of a source, while a reference list is a brief note in the text.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason to avoid plagiarism in academic work?

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To improve your writing skills.

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To uphold academic integrity.

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To give credit to the original authors.

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To avoid potential legal consequences.

Question 49

What is the initial step in properly citing a source?

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Identify the type of source (e.g., book, article, website).

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Locate the page number where the information appears.

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Write the citation in the appropriate format.

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a correctly paraphrased sentence?

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The author emphasizes that education is crucial for achieving success.

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The author writes, 'Education is the key to success.'

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'Education is the key to success,' states the author.

Question 51

When is it most appropriate to use a direct quote in your writing?

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When the original wording is particularly powerful, insightful, or important to your analysis.

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When you want to make your writing sound more formal.

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When you want to avoid paraphrasing.

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a significant benefit of citing sources in academic writing?

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It makes it easier to find the original source.

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It gives credit to the original authors.

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It helps prevent plagiarism.

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It helps maintain academic integrity.