Master Citation and Documentation for Academic Writing

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using citations in academic writing?

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To impress readers with the writer's erudition

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To attribute ideas and information to their original sources

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To support and strengthen an argument

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To avoid plagiarism

Question 2

In APA style, the references page should be double-spaced, including the list of references.

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True

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False

Question 3

When citing a website or online article without an author in APA style, the in-text citation should include:

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The title of the article in quotation marks

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The website name in italics

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The year of publication in parentheses

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The publisher of the article

Question 4

In APA style, when citing a journal article in the references page, the journal title should be:

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Italicized

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In all caps

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In quotation marks

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Underlined

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an annotated bibliography?

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To evaluate and summarize sources while providing critical commentary

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To create a list of potential sources for a research paper

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To document sources used in a research paper

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To help organize research notes

Question 6

Which citation style is most prevalent in English literature and humanities studies?

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MLA (Modern Language Association)

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APA (American Psychological Association)

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Chicago Manual of Style

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IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Question 7

According to MLA guidelines, how should an in-text citation for a direct quotation appear?

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Author's Last Name, Page Number (within parentheses)

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Author's First Name, Page Number

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Title of Work, Page Number

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Publisher, Page Number

Question 8

Is it acceptable to plagiarize sources as long as you provide a citation?

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False

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True

Question 9

Which citation style is commonly used in scientific and technical writing?

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CSE (Council of Science Editors)

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MLA

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APA

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Chicago Manual of Style

Question 10

True or False: Accurate and consistent citation and documentation are crucial for academic integrity and ensuring the reliability of research.

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True

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False

Question 11

When is it appropriate to use an indirect citation?

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When paraphrasing or summarizing a source

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When quoting directly from a source

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When citing a source multiple times in a row

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When citing a source that is not available in its original format

Question 12

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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_Title of Book_. Author's First Name Author's Last Name. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.

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Author's First Name Author's Last Name. _Title of Book_. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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_Title of Book_. Publisher, City of Publication: Year of Publication.

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in academic writing?

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To enclose direct quotations from sources.

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To emphasize important points.

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To introduce new terms or concepts.

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To indicate the author's own ideas.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT among the commonly used style guides in academic research?

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Oxford

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MLA

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APA

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Chicago

Question 15

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

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

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

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There is no distinction between a bibliography and a works cited page.

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A bibliography is used for books, while a works cited page is used for articles.

Question 16

How should a personal interview be cited in MLA style?

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Interviewee's Last Name, First Name. Personal Interview. Date of Interview.

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First Name Interviewee's Last Name. Date of Interview. Personal Interview.

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Interviewee's First Name Interviewee's Last Name. Personal Interview. Date of Interview.

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Personal Interview. Interviewee's Last Name, First Name. Date of Interview.

Question 17

How does self-plagiarism primarily compromise the integrity of academic work?

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It misrepresents previously published or submitted ideas as new and original.

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It fails to give proper credit to others.

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It can violate copyright laws.

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It may result in academic disciplinary actions.

Question 18

When evaluating the trustworthiness of academic sources, which factor is most crucial to consider?

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The author's credentials and affiliation

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The source's publication date

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The source's appearance and visual appeal

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The source's popularity and citation count

Question 19

How do open access resources potentially influence citation practices and the dissemination of research findings?

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Open access resources may require specific citation formats that differ from traditional sources.

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Open access resources have no impact on citation practices, as traditional citation styles still apply.

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Open access increases the accessibility of research findings but does not affect citation practices.

Question 20

Which of the following is **not** a required element of a parenthetical citation?

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Title of work

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Author's last name

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Year of publication

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Page number

Question 21

According to the MLA style, how should a book with multiple authors be cited in a parenthetical citation?

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Use the last name of the first author followed by 'et al.'

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Use the last names of all authors

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List the authors' initials followed by their last names

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Use the first author's last name followed by a comma and the second author's last name

Question 22

Which of the following is an appropriate source to cite for a research paper on the history of the United States?

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Scholarly journal article

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Wikipedia article

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Personal blog post

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Social media post

Question 23

When citing an electronic source with no author, how should the in-text citation be formatted?

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(Title of document, Year of publication)

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(Website name, Year of publication)

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(Organization name, Year of publication)

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(Editor's last name, Year of publication)

Question 24

Which of the following reference list formats is typically used in the social sciences?

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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Harvard

Question 25

When citing a personal communication, such as an email or interview, in the text of a research paper, what information should be included in the citation?

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Author's name, date of communication, and type of communication

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Author's name and affiliation

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Author's name and date of communication

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Date of communication and type of communication

Question 26

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

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Generates citations based on incomplete information

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Automates reference formatting

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Helps avoid plagiarism

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Organizes sources for easy access

Question 27

Which of the following plagiarism scenarios is considered unintentional?

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Accidentally paraphrasing too closely to the original text

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Submitting someone else's work as your own

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Failing to properly cite a source

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Omitting quotation marks around directly quoted material

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of a reference list?

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To provide credit to the sources used in a research paper

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To provide additional information for interested readers

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To show how thoroughly the author has researched the topic

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To demonstrate the author's expertise in the field

Question 29

How can biased language in citations affect the credibility of research findings?

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Biased language can distort data interpretation, potentially leading to biased conclusions.

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Biased language makes research appear more credible and objective.

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Biased language is acceptable if acknowledged in the research.

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Biased language has no impact on the perceived credibility of research findings.

Question 30

Which element is NOT included in a parenthetical citation for a book?

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Title of the work

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Page number

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Year of publication

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Author's last name

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of quotation marks in a citation?

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To indicate a direct quote from the source.

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To indicate the author's opinion.

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To introduce a new topic.

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To emphasize an important point.

Question 32

Which citation style is commonly used for research papers in the social sciences?

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APA (American Psychological Association)

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MLA (Modern Language Association)

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Chicago

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Harvard

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a reason for avoiding plagiarism?

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It can improve your academic performance.

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It can lead to severe consequences.

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It shows disrespect for the original author.

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It undermines academic integrity.

Question 34

How do you effectively paraphrase a source?

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Read, restate in your own words, and cite the source.

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Quote the source directly with attribution.

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Summarize briefly without citing the source.

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Rephrase the source without changing the meaning.

Question 35

Which of the following is a key difference between MLA and APA citation styles?

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MLA uses in-text parenthetical citations, while APA uses author-date citations.

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MLA is used for scientific research, while APA is used for humanities research.

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MLA uses a specific font, while APA does not.

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MLA requires a separate references page, while APA does not.

Question 36

What is the primary function of a bibliography?

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To provide a complete list of sources used in the research.

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To assess the quality of the sources used.

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To summarize the main points of the research.

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To provide additional context for the research.

Question 37

Which style guide is predominantly used for MLA-formatted citations?

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The Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Manual

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The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation

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The American Psychological Association (APA) Style Manual

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The Chicago Manual of Style

Question 38

When citing a book with multiple authors in a parenthetical citation, how should their names be presented?

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Last name of the first author, followed by 'et al.'

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First names of all authors, followed by their last initials

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First and last names of all authors

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Last names of all authors, separated by commas

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of a bibliography?

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To list all the sources consulted and used in a research paper

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To present the researcher's original ideas and findings

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To offer additional details on a specific topic that may not have been included in the main text

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To provide an overview of the main arguments in a research paper

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a required element of an in-text citation for a journal article?

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Author's email address

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Year of publication

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Author's last name

Question 41

When citing a website, which pieces of information should be included in the citation?

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Author's name (if available), title of the page, website address, and date accessed

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Author's first name, website address, and date retrieved

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Title of the website, author's email address, and date published

Question 42

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

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A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes historical events or ideas

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A primary source is written before a secondary source

Question 43

When paraphrasing a source, it is essential to:

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Rephrase the original text in your own words while acknowledging the original source

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Change the order of the words in the original text

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Copy the original text word-for-word and put it in quotation marks

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Summarize the source in your own words without citing it

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in a research paper?

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To indicate direct quotes taken from sources

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To emphasize important points

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To separate different sections of a paper

Question 45

Which of the following is an advantage of using a citation management tool?

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It assists in organizing sources and generating citations in various styles

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It guarantees the accuracy of all citations generated

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It provides access to additional research materials not found elsewhere

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of a reference list?

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To provide bibliographic details of sources used in a document.

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To enumerate sources consulted but not explicitly cited.

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To recapitulate the author's main arguments.

Question 47

Which consequence is most likely to result from plagiarism?

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Failing the assignment or course

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Receiving a demand to revise the work.

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Earning extra credit.

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Getting a warning from the instructor.

Question 48

Is it necessary to cite a source even if you have paraphrased it?

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Yes

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No

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Only if it is from a printed source.

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Only if it is a direct quote.

Question 49

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

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

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A bibliography contains only books, while a works cited page includes articles and websites.

Question 50

Which ethical reason underlies proper citation practices?

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Acknowledging original authors and avoiding plagiarism.

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Facilitating source retrieval for readers.

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Impressing the professor.

Question 51

Are footnotes employed to elaborate on non-essential information in a text?

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Yes

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Only if the information comes from an unpublished source.

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Only if the information is controversial.

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No