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Which of the following is NOT considered a required piece of information when formatting a citation?
Which of the following is NOT considered a required piece of information when formatting a citation?
- Personal anecdote (correct)
- Author(s)
- Location
- Translators or editors
What does 'Title of Container' refer to in citation formatting?
What does 'Title of Container' refer to in citation formatting?
- The title of the specific work being cited
- The title of the publisher
- The larger work that includes the specific piece, such as a book or journal (correct)
- The title of a textbook used in class
When citing an article from an online journal, which of the following is considered essential?
When citing an article from an online journal, which of the following is considered essential?
- URL or DOI (correct)
- The author's hometown
- Favorite quote from the article
- Email address of the author
Which component indicates the specific version or edition of a work in a citation?
Which component indicates the specific version or edition of a work in a citation?
For a citation that is part of multiple containers, which piece of information is essential?
For a citation that is part of multiple containers, which piece of information is essential?
Flashcards
Author
Author
The person(s) who created the work being cited.
Title
Title
The specific name of the work you are citing (e.g., article, chapter).
Title of Container
Title of Container
The name of the larger work the cited piece is part of (e.g., book, journal). Not needed for standalone works.
Publication Date
Publication Date
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Location
Location
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Study Notes
Citation Information
- Include the author's name and the title of the work
- If the work is part of a larger collection, include the title of the container (but not standalone books such as novels)
- List any contributors (translators or editors) and the edition/version
- Provide the volume and/or number of the work
- Give the publisher's name
- Specify the publication date of the work
- State the location of publication (e.g. city, state) and the page numbers (or paragraphs)
- Include links (URL or DOI)
- If applicable, the second container's title
- List additional contributors
- Provide the version number
- Give the number, publisher, publication date, location
- Include the date of access (if applicable)
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Test your knowledge on proper citation formats and requirements. This quiz covers various kinds of citation elements, such as authors, titles, publication dates, and more. Perfect for students and anyone involved in academic writing!
