Master Citing Sources: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

Question 1

Which citation style is commonly used in the social sciences?

Accepted Answer

American Psychological Association (APA)

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Modern Language Association (MLA)

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Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago)

Question 2

What essential information is included in a parenthetical citation using APA style?

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Author's last name and publication year

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Publication title and page number

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Author's full name, publication title, and publication date

Question 3

Which component is NOT included on a Works Cited page?

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Body paragraph

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Author's name

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Publication date

Question 4

What does the abbreviation "et al." mean in academic citations?

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And others

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And so forth

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Et cetera

Question 5

What is the purpose of using quotation marks when citing a source?

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To indicate a direct quote from the source

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To emphasize a key point from the source

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To avoid plagiarism

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used citation style in academic writing?

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Modern American English (MAE)

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Modern Language Association (MLA)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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Harvard

Question 7

Which of the following is a key element of an APA in-text citation?

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Author's last name and year of publication

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Title of the work

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Page number

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Publisher

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a bibliography in academic writing?

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To provide a comprehensive list of sources used in a paper.

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To summarize the main points of the paper.

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To explain the research methods used in the paper.

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To introduce the topic of the paper.

Question 9

In APA format, how should a website be cited?

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Author. (Year). Title. Website name. URL

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Title. (Year). Author. Website name. URL

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Website name. (Year). Title. Author. URL

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URL. (Year). Title. Author. Website name

Question 10

Which citation style is predominantly used in the humanities?

Accepted Answer

Modern Language Association (MLA)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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Chicago Manual of Style

Question 11

What is the correct format for a parenthetical APA citation?

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(Author's last name, Year of publication)

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(Year of publication, Author's last name)

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(Author's last name & Year of publication)

Question 12

Which citation style incorporates the use of footnotes or endnotes?

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Chicago Manual of Style

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MLA

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APA

Question 13

True or False: It is acceptable to use a direct quote from a source without providing proper attribution.

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False

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True

Question 14

What is the appropriate format for citing a book in Chicago style?

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Author's last name, First name. Title of book. City of publication: Publisher name, Year of publication.

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

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

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Author's last name, First name. Year of publication. Title of book. Publisher name, City of publication.

Question 15

Regarding online source citation, which statement is true?

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The date of access should be included

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Only the URL is necessary for the citation

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The author's name can be omitted

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The same citation style applies as for print sources

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of a reference page?

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To list sources used in the paper

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To summarize the main ideas of the paper

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To evaluate the credibility of the sources

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To impress the reader with the writer's research

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using citation management software?

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Making it more challenging to cite sources correctly

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Automating citation creation

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Organizing and storing research materials

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Checking for plagiarism

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used citation style in academic writing?

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Harvard Referencing

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Modern Language Association (MLA)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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Chicago Manual of Style

Question 19

When using a citation management tool, it is important to:

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Manually double-check the accuracy of the generated citations

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Assume that the citations are completely reliable without verification

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Only use the tool for short or simple citations

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Never use the tool, as it is not necessary for proper citation

Question 20

When citing a source that you obtained from another source (such as a book review), which of the following should be included in the citation?

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Both of the above

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Original author and title

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Source where you found the original source

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Neither of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a primary citation style used in academic writing?

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MLA-8

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MLA

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APA

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Chicago

Question 22

In MLA style, which of the following is the correct format for an in-text citation of a book?

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(Author's Last Name, Page Number)

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(Author's Last Name, Year)

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(Page Number)

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(Author's First Name, Author's Last Name)

Question 23

True or False: It is acceptable to cite a source that you have not personally read.

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False

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True

Question 24

True or False: It is not necessary to cite information that is considered common knowledge.

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False

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True

Question 25

Which of the following is considered a credible source for academic research?

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A peer-reviewed journal article

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A website with an anonymous author.

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A social media post

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A _Time_ magazine article

Question 26

What is the main purpose of an annotated bibliography?

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To provide a summary and critique of sources.

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To list the sources used in a research project.

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To evaluate the quality of a source.

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To summarize the main points of a text.

Question 27

What is the key distinction between a primary and a secondary source?

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Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources.

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Secondary sources are firsthand accounts, while primary sources are interpretations of secondary sources.

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Primary sources are from the time period being studied, while secondary sources are from a later period.

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Secondary sources are from the time period being studied, while primary sources are from a later period.

Question 28

Which of the following is the correct format for an APA parenthetical citation?

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(Author's last name, year)

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(Author's first initial, year)

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(Author's full name, year)

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(Year, Author's name)

Question 29

When assessing a source's reliability, which aspect holds the most significance?

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The author's credentials and knowledge.

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The source's popularity.

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The source's publication date.

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Your personal opinion of the source.

Question 30

What is the correct APA citation format for a newspaper article?

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Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Newspaper Title, pp. xx-xx.

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Newspaper Title. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. By Author's Last Name, First Initial.

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Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Newspaper Title.

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Newspaper Title. (Year, Month Day). Author's Last Name, First Initial., Article Title.

Question 31

Which of the following is not a valid rationale for citing sources in academic writing?

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To enhance your reputation

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To provide background information

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To prevent plagiarism

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To support your arguments

Question 32

In general, which citation style is most frequently used in scientific disciplines?

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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Turabian

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks when directly citing a source?

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To indicate that the quoted text is taken verbatim from the source

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To show that you disagree with the source

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To make the quote stand out from the rest of the text

Question 34

What is the ethical obligation of citing sources in academic writing?

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To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors

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To fulfill the requirements of your instructor

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To make your writing more impressive

Question 35

Which citation style is primarily used in academic disciplines like English literature and history?

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MLA

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APA

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Turabian

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Chicago

Question 36

In an MLA in-text citation, what information is typically included?

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Author's last name and page number

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Title of the source and publication date

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Author's full name and publication year

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URL and access date

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a standard component of a complete citation?

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The number of pages in the source

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Title of the source

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Author's name

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Publication date

Question 38

What is the primary reason for citing sources in academic writing?

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To acknowledge the original authors and avoid plagiarism

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To provide additional information for the reader

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To make the writing sound more professional

Question 39

Which of the following actions is considered plagiarism?

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

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Paraphrasing a source using your own words and citing it

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Quoting a source directly and providing a citation

Question 40

In MLA style, where is the Works Cited page typically placed?

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At the end of the paper

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At the beginning of the paper

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After each paragraph

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On a separate page between the body and the introduction

Question 41

Which citation style is commonly used in social sciences like psychology and sociology?

Accepted Answer

APA

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Turabian

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MLA

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Chicago

Question 42

What information is typically included in an APA citation for a journal article?

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Author's name, publication year, journal title, volume, and page numbers

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Title of the article and publication date

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Author's last name and page number

Question 43

Which of the following is a primary source?

A. A diary entry from a person who participated in World War II
B. A research paper analyzing the political impact of World War II
C. A film depicting the events of World War II
D. A novel based on historical events surrounding World War II

Accepted Answer

A. A diary entry from a person who participated in World War II

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C. A film depicting the events of World War II

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D. A novel based on historical events surrounding World War II

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B. A research paper analyzing the political impact of World War II

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a correctly formatted in-text citation in MLA style?

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(Smith 12)

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Smith (2023)

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Smith, p. 12

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[Smith, 2023]

Question 45

Which of the following information is included in an APA style reference list entry for a journal article?

A. Author(s), year of publication, article title, journal title, volume, issue number, and page range
B. Author(s), article title, journal name, publication date
C. Author(s), year of publication, article title, journal name, URL
D. Journal title, volume, issue number, and page range

Accepted Answer

A. Author(s), year of publication, article title, journal title, volume, issue number, and page range

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C. Author(s), year of publication, article title, journal name, URL

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B. Author(s), article title, journal name, publication date

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D. Journal title, volume, issue number, and page range

Question 46

Which citation style is most commonly used in the humanities?

Accepted Answer

MLA

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APA

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Chicago

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Turabian

Question 47

When citing a direct quote in your research paper, it is essential to include:

A. Quotation marks around the exact words and a citation to the source
B. The author's full name and the source's publication date
C. A brief summary of the source's main argument
D. The author's affiliation and the source's URL

Accepted Answer

A. Quotation marks around the exact words and a citation to the source

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D. The author's affiliation and the source's URL

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B. The author's full name and the source's publication date

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C. A brief summary of the source's main argument

Question 48

You are writing a research paper on the history of the American Civil War. You find a helpful article in a scholarly journal. Which of the following pieces of information is NOT essential for creating a complete citation for this article?

Accepted Answer

The author's personal website address

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The year of publication

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The journal's name

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The article's title

Question 49

You are writing a paper using MLA style. You have included a direct quote from a book. How should you format the in-text citation for this quote?

Accepted Answer

(Author's last name page number)

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(Author's last name, year of publication)

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(Author's first and last name, page number)

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(Author's last name, title of the book)

Question 50

What is a key benefit of using citation management software?

A. It automatically formats citations in the correct style and generates a bibliography
B. It provides personalized recommendations for sources based on your research topic
C. It allows for real-time collaboration with other researchers
D. It guarantees that all sources used are credible and reliable

Accepted Answer

A. It automatically formats citations in the correct style and generates a bibliography

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C. It allows for real-time collaboration with other researchers

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D. It guarantees that all sources used are credible and reliable

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B. It provides personalized recommendations for sources based on your research topic