10 Questions
What is a citation index?
An index of citations allowing researchers to find scholarly work cited in earlier scholarly works
What does a citation style refer to?
The information necessary for a citation and the ordering of the information
Which citation style is commonly used in arts and humanities?
MLA
What is the basic, pertinent information needed to find the full text of a publication?
Citation
What does a citation in a technical report writing typically include for books or chapters?
Full name(s) of the author(s) or editor(s)
What is the purpose of a citation index?
To help researchers find scholarly work cited in earlier scholarly works
What does a citation style primarily determine?
The format and information necessary for a citation
Which citation style is commonly used in social and applied sciences?
APA
What information does a citation for books or chapters typically include?
Full name(s) of the author(s) or editor(s)
What is the main difference between MLA and APA citation styles?
MLA is based on the Modern Language Association's format, while APA is based on the American Psychological Association's format
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.
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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