Academic Writing Referencing Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of referencing in academic writing?

  • To enhance the creative writing style of the paper
  • To acknowledge the contributions of other authors (correct)
  • To provide legal protection against lawsuits
  • To make the research paper longer

    • In which of the following situations should you use a direct quote?

  • When you want to use the exact words of the source (correct)
  • When you want to summarize the main ideas of the source
  • When you can express the ideas better in your own words
  • When the source includes personal opinions and interpretations

    • What must be included when providing a direct quote from a source?

  • The publication city and the author's biography
  • The author’s last name, year of publication, and page number (correct)
  • The title of the source and the page number
  • Only the author's last name

    • Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between in-text citations and the reference list?

    <p>All cited references in the list must appear in-text and vice-versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended limit for the number of direct quotes per page?

    <p>Three direct quotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it advised to avoid overusing direct quotes?

    <p>They do not add value to the author's arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technique for presenting in-text citations?

    <p>Referring to other academic papers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to follow the guidelines for citations?

    <p>To demonstrate integrity and respect for intellectual property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for referencing a journal article in the reference list?

    <p>Author(s).(Year).Title of journal – italicized, Volume – italicized(Issue or number)Page number(s).doi:xx.xxxxx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly formats an in-text citation for a newspaper with a single author?

    <p>Author (Year)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is the online format for a newspaper article correctly applied?

    <p>Cook, D. (2002, January 28). All in the mind. The Age, p. 8 <a href="http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/nutritionists-warn">http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/nutritionists-warn</a>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should multiple authors be indicated in the reference list for a newspaper article?

    <p>Use &amp; to connect multiple authors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct in-text citation format for a newspaper article without an author?

    <p>(Meeting the needs of counsellors, 2001)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in research writing?

    <p>To present ideas in your own words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach helps demonstrate a reader's ability to identify similarities across sources?

    <p>Comparison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In literature reviews, contrasting sources highlights what aspect?

    <p>The differences between opposing viewpoints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key expectation from university students regarding critical analysis?

    <p>To identify flaws in the arguments presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When conducting an in-text citation with one author, which format is correct?

    <p>Last name and year of publication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When citing a source with two authors, how should the authors' names be presented?

    <p>Both names separated by 'and'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario does NOT require a page number in in-text citations?

    <p>Paraphrased statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a common flaw in the critical analysis process?

    <p>Overlooking weaknesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should figures like Wankey's be cited in a narrative form?

    <p>Wankey (2023) highlights...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in an in-text citation for personal communication?

    <p>Their name in-text, but not in the reference list.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What denotes a well-supported argument in research writing?

    <p>Strong evidence and logical reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to closely examine previous research when writing a literature review?

    <p>To avoid repeating other researchers' mistakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does critical analysis in writing typically entail?

    <p>Finding gaps or errors in existing research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the last steps to remember when citing a source in your research?

    <p>Ensure all in-text citations match the reference list.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in a citation for personal communication?

    <p>The author's first initial and last name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conjunction is used when authors are cited parenthetically?

    <p>&amp;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what format should a short quote (less than 40 words) be cited in an essay?

    <p>Enclosed within double quotation marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT necessary when citing personal communications?

    <p>Specify the type of communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should 'et al.' be used in citations?

    <p>When there are four or more authors, including the first citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a long quote (40 words or more) be formatted in an essay?

    <p>As a freestanding block of text without quotation marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If multiple works with three or more authors share the same short form citation, how should they be cited to avoid ambiguity?

    <p>List enough authors to differentiate, abbreviating others with 'et al.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should group authors be cited in subsequent citations after the first time?

    <p>Use only the abbreviation in parentheses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resource should be cited with the author's upload date?

    <p>Audiovisual works from platforms like YouTube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When citing a secondary source, what phrase indicates that the source has not been read directly?

    <p>as cited in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of quote requires the inclusion of a timestamp instead of a page number?

    <p>Audiovisual works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What abbreviation should be used when citing a source with no date of publication?

    <p>n.d.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When quoting from a webpage, how can readers locate the quote if there are no page numbers?

    <p>Provide a section name or heading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the reference for a video if the author is not the real name?

    <p>The name of the channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a work has an unknown author?

    <p>Use the title of the work in place of the author.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When citing a quote from a source without page numbers, which method is NOT recommended?

    <p>Mention the publishing agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should multiple citations be ordered when included parenthetically?

    <p>Alphabetically by author's last name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when citing personal communications?

    <p>Only cite them in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a citation for unpublished papers found on Moodle?

    <p>They can only be cited in the body text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for citing a work with 'Anonymous' as the author?

    <p>(Anonymous, Year)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following formats is appropriate for citing an audiovisual work?

    <p>Provide a timestamp in place of a page number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the full names of all authors be spelled out in in-text citations?

    <p>When the last author differs in two works from the same authors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to informal communication that is not recoverable?

    <p>Personal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to quote a source that lacks page numbers?

    <p>Indicate the heading and paragraph number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate method for citing two works by the same authors in a chronological order?

    <p>First use the authors’ surnames, then years in order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What citation format is NOT appropriate for YouTube videos?

    <p>The original publication date of content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cannot be considered personal communication?

    <p>Recorded interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When citing multiple works parenthetically, how should they be separated?

    <p>With semicolons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a quotation of fewer than 40 words from a research participant be formatted?

    <p>In quotation marks within the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the reference list for web content when there is no identifiable author?

    <p>Use the title and the year of publication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary when citing a government department as an author for the first time?

    <p>Provide the full name and abbreviation in brackets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should multiple works by the same author be ordered in the reference list?

    <p>By publication date, from newest to oldest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT typically found in a complete reference list entry?

    <p>Author’s email address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should you italicize the title when creating a reference list entry?

    <p>For the titles of books and journals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formatting rule applies for listing multiple authors in a reference list?

    <p>Use '&amp;' instead of 'and'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates with whom a quotation from a research participant originated?

    <p>In-text attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guideline for citing blog posts?

    <p>Cite them as you would for books or journals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first line of a reference list entry supposed to be?

    <p>Left-hand justified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a title be formatted in a reference list entry?

    <p>Capitalize only the first word and proper names.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a book that has more than one author, how should the names be presented?

    <p>List authors with '&amp;' before the last author's name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of how to cite a work with a government department as the author?

    <p>The Department of Health (2021).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When citing a quotation of 40 words or more from a research participant, how should it be presented?

    <p>In a block quotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a reference with more than twenty authors be formatted in APA style?

    <p>List the first 19 authors and the last one, using an ellipses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for citing an online article published by an organization?

    <p>Organization Name. (Year). Title of article. Retrieved from URL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT required while referencing a YouTube video in APA style?

    <p>Description of the video's content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a dictionary entry from an online source, what format is correct for an entry with no author?

    <p>Word defined. (Year). Name of Dictionary. URL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately represents an APA reference for a journal article without a DOI?

    <p>Author(s). (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page range. URL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When referencing a blog post, which of the following details is NOT required?

    <p>Author's real name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In APA format, how should multiple authors be indicated in in-text citations?

    <p>Use ampersand (&amp;) for two authors and 'et al.' for three or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct citation for a print dictionary in APA style?

    <p>Author(s). Title of Dictionary (Edition). Publisher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of elements for citing an online article in APA format?

    <p>Author, Date, Title, Source, URL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is typically not included in a reference for a print journal article?

    <p>Article's abstract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using ellipses (...) in a reference list with many authors?

    <p>To show that some authors are omitted from the list.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indicates the correct in-text citation format for a source with a corporate author?

    <p>Both A and B are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When referencing a specific entry in an online dictionary without an author, which detail is required?

    <p>Entry title.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    APA Style Referencing

    • Referencing is crucial in academic writing, both morally and legally.
    • Moral obligation: Acknowledging the work of others.
    • Legal obligation: Avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement.
    • Referencing appears in the research paper body and bibliography.

    In-Text Citation

    • Appears in the research paper body when using others' work.
    • Includes direct quotes, paraphrasing, comparisons, contrasts, and critical analysis.

    Reference List

    • Alphabetical list of cited sources.
    • Contains full details of all in-text citations.
    • Required for in-text citations, except for personal communications.

    Citing Techniques

    • Direct Quote: Use quotation marks, keep quotes short (ideally under 20 words), limit to 3 per page, cite author, year, and page number.
      • Example: Wankey (2023) asserts that “third year students enrolled in Criminology 7 shall do their Research Seriously.”
    • Paraphrasing: Restate information in your own words, preferred method, cite author and year.
      • Example: One of the best ways to organize a review of the literature is to have clear, different sections (Wa-Mbaleka, 2018).
    • Comparison: Highlight similarities between sources, shows good reading comprehension. Cite all sources.
      • Example: Both Lune and Berg (2017) and Wa-Mbaleka (2018) emphasize the importance of a thorough literature review.
    • Contrast: Point out differences between sources, shows comprehensive reading. Cite all sources.
      • Example: While Denzin and Lincoln (2011) focus entirely on qualitative methods, Yin (2014) sometimes includes quantitative aspects.
    • Critical Analysis: Evaluate arguments, identify weaknesses/flaws in previous research, and provide supporting evidence.
      • Example: Krashen (2018) suggests learning vocabulary solely by reading; however, there is doubt about this claim. Supporting Evidence: Students watching videos on topic might check dictionary.

    In-text Citations - Guidelines

    • One Author: Author's last name and year.
    • Two Authors: Both author's last names and year, use "&" in parentheses.
    • Three or More Authors: First author's last name followed by "et al." and year.
      • If multiple works shorten to the same in-text citation, spell out enough names to avoid ambiguity; use "et al." for the rest.
    • Groups as Authors: Full name in first citation, then abbreviation.
      • Example: (Ministry of Health [MOH], 2007) then (MOH, 2007)
    • Secondary Sources: Include "as cited in" in text citation, not in reference list.
    • No Year: Use "n.d."
    • Unknown Author: Use title in citations in-place of author and italicize when the title is italicized. Use quotation marks otherwise, capitalize title using title case.
    • Multiple Works: List citations alphabetically, separating with semicolons.
    • Personal Communications: Cite initials and last name, "personal communication," and date. No page numbers/locations. Only in the text.

    Specific Citation Styles

    • YouTube/Video Material: Author (or channel name), date, title [Video], site, URL.
    • Web Content: Author/Date format similar to other sources. No "Retrieved from".
    • Blog Posts: Similar to book authors, may include screen name.
    • Dictionary (Print): Author, year, title, publisher.
    • Dictionary (Online): Entry/year, dictionary name, URL
    • Journal Article: Author(s), year, title, journal title, volume, issue (if applicable), month, pages, DOI or URL (for online journals).
    • News Article: Author(s), year/date, title, newspaper title, page number(s), URL (for online articles).
    • Book: Author/editor, year, title, edition (if applicable), publisher.

    Reference List Guidelines

    • Alphabetical order by author's last name.
    • Multiple works by same author ordered chronologically.
    • If no author, title takes author's position, alphabetized by first significant word.
    • Use "&" instead of "and" for multiple authors in reference lists.
    • First line left-justified, subsequent lines indented.
    • Capitalize first word of title and subtitle and proper nouns. Italicize titles of books/journals/webpages.
    • Combine all sources (books, articles, webpages) into one alphabetical reference list.

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    Test your knowledge on the essential aspects of referencing in academic writing. This quiz covers direct quotes, citation guidelines, and the relationship between in-text citations and reference lists. Enhance your understanding of proper citation practices to improve your writing skills.

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