Academic Writing Skills: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing

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What is a necessary component for citing sources in APA format?

Works Cited page

Endnotes

In-text citations (correct)

Annotated bibliography

What should be included in a standard APA in-text citation?

Author, year, and title

Author, year, and page number (correct)

Author name, title, and page number

Title, year, and publisher

How should the title on a Works Cited page be formatted in MLA style?

Capitalized and bolded

Left-aligned and underlined

Centered with no special formatting (correct)

Italicized and centered

When must a Works Cited page be included in an MLA style essay?

When any idea or wording is borrowed from other sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate spacing between lines in MLA Works Cited entries?

Double spacing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which method of indentation is required for entries in a Works Cited page?

Reverse indentation for the second and subsequent lines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of quoting in academic writing?

To present information word-for-word and credit the original writer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in citing entries for printed books versus e-books in MLA style?

Printed books require publication city; e-books do not (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?

Restating information in your own words while including multiple main points (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically included in a reference list entry according to APA format?

Author(s), year, title, publication information, and URL or DOI (C) Signup and view all the answers

When are citations deemed necessary in academic writing?

When using paraphrasing, summarizing, or referencing another's work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines plagiarism in academic writing?

Borrowing words or ideas without crediting the source (C) Signup and view all the answers

What citation style uses author-page format for in-text citations?

MLA (B) Signup and view all the answers

In APA style, which formatting detail is NOT important for the reference page?

References must be a single spaced list (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is an in-text citation structured in MLA for a source with three or more authors?

(Lopez et al. 10) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What additional information is included in APA citations when directly quoting a source?

Publication year and specific page number (B) Signup and view all the answers

What would be the appropriate citation in APA style for a work authored by Lopez published in 2011?

(Lopez, 2011) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are citations important in academic writing?

They provide sources for readers to revisit the author's references (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which system uses author-date citations for in-text references?

APA (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of needing to use shortened titles in MLA citations?

It suggests multiple works by the same author are used (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Quoting involves taking verbatim text from a source, providing credit to the original author.
Paraphrasing requires rephrasing the original material in the writer's own words while retaining key points.
Summarizing condenses the main concepts into a brief overview in the writer's own words.

In-text Citations

In-text citations are parenthetical references within the body of a paper indicating the source of information.
Typically include the author's name, publication year, and sometimes the page number.
Required for facts obtained from other sources; not necessary for widely known facts.
Essential when quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing another's work.
Common citation styles: MLA, APA, and Chicago.
MLA uses author-page style; APA and Chicago use author-date style.

Citation Formats

MLA In-text Citation:
- 1 author: (Lopez 10)
- 2 authors: (Lopez and Johnson 10)
- 3+ authors: (Lopez et al. 10)
APA In-text Citation:
- General: (Lopez, 2011)
- Quotation: (Lopez, 2011, p. 10)
- 2 authors: (Lopez & Johnson, 2012)
- 3+ authors: (Lopez et al., 2013)
Chicago Author-Date:
- General: (Lopez 2011)
- Specific page: (Lopez 2011, 10)
- 2 authors: (Lopez and Johnson 2012)
- 3 authors: (Lopez, Johnson, and Chen 2013)
- 4+ authors: (Lopez et al. 2014)

MLA Style Overview

MLA format is a standardized writing style primarily for language and literature papers since 1883.
Increasingly adopted by other disciplines, particularly in higher education.
Emphasizes organization in presenting papers and citations for clarity and professionalism.

APA Format Overview

Developed by the American Psychological Association, predominantly used in social sciences and education.
Requires both in-text citations and a reference list at the end.
Standard in-text citation follows the format: author, year, and page number.
The reference page organizes sources alphabetically based on authors' last names, with formatting influenced by source type (article, website, book).

Works Cited Page

A Works Cited page lists all references used in an MLA-style essay.
Mandatory when borrowing words or ideas to avoid committing plagiarism.
Proper citation includes both in-text citations and a Works Cited page.
Must start on a new page, titled "Works Cited," centered at the top of the page.
Formatting guidelines require double spacing, reverse indentation for subsequent lines, and alphabetization by the author's last name.
Different sources have specific citation requirements—e.g., printed books include city of publication, while e-books do not, and online sources require URLs.

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Description

This quiz covers essential skills for academic writing, including quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Each of these methods allows a writer to incorporate information from various sources effectively while giving proper credit. Understanding these techniques is crucial for producing clear and credible academic and business writing.