Citation and Report Writing Quiz for BITS F112 Course
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What is a citation index?

  • An index of citations allowing researchers to find scholarly work cited in earlier scholarly works (correct)
  • A list of words or phrases with pointers to find information in a document
  • An index of authors and their publications
  • A list of references appearing at the end of a paper

    • What does a citation style refer to?

  • The information necessary for a citation and the ordering of the information (correct)
  • The list of references appearing at the end of a paper
  • The list of words or phrases with pointers to find information in a document
  • An index of authors and their publications

    • Which citation style is commonly used in arts and humanities?

  • APA
  • MLA (correct)
  • Turabian
  • Chicago

    • What is the basic, pertinent information needed to find the full text of a publication?

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

    What does a citation in a technical report writing typically include for books or chapters?

    <p>Full name(s) of the author(s) or editor(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a citation index?

    <p>To help researchers find scholarly work cited in earlier scholarly works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a citation style primarily determine?

    <p>The format and information necessary for a citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which citation style is commonly used in social and applied sciences?

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

    What information does a citation for books or chapters typically include?

    <p>Full name(s) of the author(s) or editor(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between MLA and APA citation styles?

    <p>MLA is based on the Modern Language Association's format, while APA is based on the American Psychological Association's format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Citation Basics

    • A citation index is a database that tracks the citations of research publications, allowing for the measurement of the impact of a particular research paper or author.

    Citation Style

    • A citation style refers to the specific format and guidelines used to cite sources in a research paper or publication.
    • The citation style commonly used in arts and humanities is MLA (Modern Language Association).
    • The citation style commonly used in social and applied sciences is APA (American Psychological Association).

    Finding Full Text

    • The basic, pertinent information needed to find the full text of a publication includes the author, title, publication date, and publication title (e.g., journal or book title).

    Citation Components

    • A citation in a technical report writing typically includes the author, title, publication date, and publication information (e.g., publisher or journal) for books or chapters.
    • A citation for books or chapters typically includes the author, title, publication date, publisher, and page numbers (if applicable).

    Purpose of Citation Index

    • The purpose of a citation index is to track and measure the impact of research publications by counting the number of times they are cited by other authors.

    Citation Style Determinants

    • A citation style primarily determines the format and organization of citations and references in a research paper or publication.

    MLA vs APA

    • The main difference between MLA and APA citation styles is the format and structure of citations and references, with MLA typically used for humanities and APA used for social sciences.

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    Test your knowledge of technical report writing and citation with this quiz for the BITS F112 course at BITS-Pilani Goa Campus. Learn about the basic information needed for citations and how to properly format them based on field of study and publication requirements.

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