Citing Sources: Master the Art of Referencing in Academic Writing

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of plagiarism?

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Increased knowledge

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Loss of academic credit

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Suspension or expulsion from school

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Damaged reputation

Question 2

In the field of social sciences, which citation style is predominantly employed?

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature of the MLA citation style?

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Including page numbers in parenthetical citations

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Double-spacing all text, including citations and the reference list

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Using footnotes for source references

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Omitting the author's last name in parenthetical citations

Question 4

Which citation style is **less** commonly used in academic writing in the United States?

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Harvard

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MLA (Modern Language Association)

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APA (American Psychological Association)

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Chicago (The Chicago Manual of Style)

Question 5

In a parenthetical citation, which essential elements of source information are required?

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Author and year

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URL

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Page range

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Title of work

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a reference list?

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To provide detailed source information, allowing readers to verify cited references.

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To summarize the key arguments and findings presented in the cited sources.

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To present an exhaustive list of all sources consulted for research.

Question 7

What is the correct format for citing a website in MLA style?

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Author or organization name, title of webpage, name of website, publication date, URL.

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URL, author or organization name, title of webpage, name of website, publication date.

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Title of webpage, author or organization name, URL, publication date.

Question 8

Which of the following is considered an inappropriate technique for avoiding plagiarism?

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Paraphrasing without properly citing the source.

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Citing all sources used.

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Using quotation marks for direct quotes.

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Summarizing information in your own words.

Question 9

What is the significance of a DOI (Digital Object Identifier)?

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It provides a persistent link to a digital object, ensuring its accessibility over time.

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It identifies the author of a work.

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It prevents copyright infringement.

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It indicates the publication date of a work.

Question 10

Which of the following tools can assist in citation management and organization?

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Zotero

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Microsoft Word

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Google Docs

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Grammarly

Question 11

As a researcher, what is your ethical obligation when utilizing sources?

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To acknowledge the original authors and avoid misrepresenting their ideas or work.

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To utilize as many sources as possible, regardless of their credibility or relevance.

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To prioritize sources that support your own views or arguments.

Question 12

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

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Harvard

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MLA

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APA

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Chicago

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of an in-text citation?

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To acknowledge the source of information used within the text.

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To provide a complete reference list at the end of the document.

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To avoid plagiarism.

Question 14

In MLA style, what is the correct format for an in-text citation when quoting directly from a source?

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(Author's Last Name, Page Number)

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(Author's First Name, Page Number)

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(Year, Author's Last Name)

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(Author's Last Name, Year)

Question 15

What is the primary function of a reference list?

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To provide complete bibliographic information for all sources cited in the text.

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To evaluate the credibility of the sources.

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To summarize the main points of the sources.

Question 16

Which of the following elements is typically NOT included in an APA reference list entry for a book?

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Chapter title

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Author

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Title

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Publication year

Question 17

What is a primary ethical reason for citing sources?

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To avoid plagiarism and acknowledge intellectual property.

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To help readers find more information on the topic.

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To make the paper look more credible.

Question 18

Which of the following citation styles is most commonly used in the social sciences?

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APA

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Chicago

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MLA

Question 19

In MLA style, which information must be included in an in-text citation for a direct quote?

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Author's last name and page number

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Page number only

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Title of the source

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct format for an in-text citation in MLA style?

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(Author's last name, year of publication, page number)

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(Title of the article, year of publication)

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(Author's name and the year of publication only)

Question 21

Which of the following citation styles is predominantly utilized in the humanities?

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MLA

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APA

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Chicago

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Harvard

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a reference list?

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To provide complete bibliographic information for all sources cited in the research paper.

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To synthesize the arguments presented in the research paper.

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To summarize the evidence presented in the research paper.

Question 23

Which of the following is the most effective strategy to avoid plagiarism?

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Citing sources accurately and consistently in accordance with the required citation style.

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Using only sources that are not protected by copyright.

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Seeking permission from every author whose work you refer to or use.

Question 24

Which tool can assist you in creating citations in MLA style?

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Citation machine

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Grammar checker

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Thesaurus

Question 25

What are the potential consequences of committing plagiarism?

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Failing the assignment or course, academic probation, or even expulsion from the educational institution.

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Receiving a warning letter from the instructor.

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Paying a fine to the original author.

Question 26

Which of the following is an advantage of utilizing credible sources?

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They tend to be more accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

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They are free to use.

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They are more accessible and easy to find.

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They do not require proper citation or referencing.

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of a reference list?

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To provide complete bibliographic information for sources cited in the text.

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To evaluate the credibility of sources.

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To summarize the main points of each source.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of plagiarism?

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Citing a source directly while acknowledging its original author.

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Paraphrasing a source without providing proper citation.

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Submitting someone else's work as one's own.

Question 29

What is the correct order of elements in an APA reference list entry for a journal article?

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Author(s), Year, Title, Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages.

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Title, Author(s), Year, Journal Name, Pages, Volume(Issue).

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Year, Author(s), Title, Volume(Issue), Journal Name, Pages.

Question 30

Which of the following is an advantage of using citation management software?

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It helps prevent plagiarism by automatically generating citations in the correct format.

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It can only be used for MLA citations.

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It is exclusively available to university students.

Question 31

When should quotation marks be used in a citation?

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When quoting text directly from a source

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When introducing a new concept

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When paraphrasing a source

Question 32

Which of the following citation styles is commonly associated with social science disciplines?

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

Question 33

What is the key difference between a citation and a reference?

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A citation is a brief reference within the text, while a reference is a full bibliographic entry in the reference list.

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Citations are used for books, while references are used for articles.

Question 34

Which of the following could be a potential consequence of plagiarism?

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Failing a course or being expelled from school.

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Winning a scholarship

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Receiving a higher grade

Question 35

When citing a journal article using APA style, which of the following is included in the reference list entry?

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DOI

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ISBN

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URL

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Library of Congress number

Question 36

In academic writing, the purpose of using quotation marks when citing a source is to:

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Indicate the exact words of the original author

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Emphasize a particular point

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Show that the source is credible

Question 37

Which of the following is an unethical and academically unacceptable practice?

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

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Quoting directly from a source

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Paraphrasing a source

Question 38

The primary purpose of a reference list in an academic paper is to:

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Provide complete bibliographic information for all sources cited in the text

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Summarize the main points of the paper

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List all the books that were consulted

Question 39

A strong citation should include:

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Sufficient information for readers to easily locate the source

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The title of the source in quotation marks

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The author's full name

Question 40

When citing a website in an APA reference list, the URL should be preceded by the phrase:

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Retrieved from

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Accessed on

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Available at

Question 41

In MLA style, a parenthetical citation in the text includes:

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Author's last name and the page number

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Name of the publisher

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Date of publication

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Title of the source

Question 42

Which citation style is commonly used in the humanities, such as literature and history?

Accepted Answer

MLA

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Chicago

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Harvard

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APA

Question 43

What information is typically included in an in-text citation for a book with one author in MLA style?

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(Author's last name, year of publication, page number)

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(Author's first name, year of publication)

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(Title of book, year of publication, page number)

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(Author's last name, title of book)

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a key element of avoiding plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

Using synonyms for every word from the original source

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Paraphrasing ideas in your own words and citing the source

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Quoting and citing sources correctly

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Summarizing key points and citing the source

Question 45

In APA style, how is the reference list typically formatted?

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Alphabetically by author's last name, double-spaced, with a hanging indent

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By source type (books, articles, websites)

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Chronologically by publication date

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By order of appearance in the text

Question 46

When citing a website in MLA format without a listed author, what should you include in the citation?

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The title of the webpage in quotation marks

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The date you accessed the website

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N/A (no citation is needed)

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The website's URL in parentheses

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a primary reason why citing sources is important in academic writing?

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To make your paper longer

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To provide your readers with the information they need to locate your sources

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To give credit to the original authors and their work

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To avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity

Question 48

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

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A bibliography lists all sources consulted, while a works cited page lists only sources directly cited in the text.

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A bibliography is typically longer than a works cited page.

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A bibliography is used in APA style, while a works cited page is used in MLA style.

Question 49

When do you use 'et al.' in an in-text citation?

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When citing a source with four or more authors

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When citing a source with two authors

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When citing a source with an unknown author

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When citing multiple sources at once

Question 50

Which of these is an example of a secondary source?

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A literary criticism analyzing a novel

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An interview transcript

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A government census report

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A historical photograph

Question 51

What is a DOI (Digital Object Identifier)?

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A permanent link to a digital source, like an online journal article

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A type of citation style

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A unique identification number for authors

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A website dedicated to plagiarism detection