Citation Styles and Conventions Quiz

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What does the term 'citation' refer to?

A list of all sources used in a paper

Acknowledgment of materials taken from another source (correct)

The rules for writing texts

The main idea of a literary work

Which citation style is commonly used in the humanities and history?

MLA

Chicago Manual of Style (correct)

APA

Harvard

In APA style, what information must be included in in-text citations?

Title and date accessed

Publisher and location

Page number and title of the work

Author and publication year (correct)

What is the purpose of a reference list in APA style?

To provide a comprehensive list of all sources cited Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym MLA stand for?

Modern Language Association Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'conventions' in writing?

The established rules and guidelines for writing Signup and view all the answers

When paraphrasing in APA style, what is necessary to include?

Brief information about the source Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT a reminder included in the content?

Fostering competition among individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which component comes first in the correctly arranged citation for a book?

Ruiz, A Signup and view all the answers

In the correct citation format for a website, which of the following components should come last?

scienceandtech/basicreadingtips.com Signup and view all the answers

The correct order of components in a journal citation starts with which element?

Batister, R., & Alvez S Signup and view all the answers

Which component should come before the publication date in a magazine citation?

78(2), 34-36 Signup and view all the answers

When citing sources, what is one primary reason for providing the author's name?

To give credit to the authors Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of citing sources?

It shows the writer's credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of not citing sources?

Accusations of plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What does creating a Venn Diagram help to identify?

The advantages and disadvantages of citing sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for citing a book with two to three authors?

Author’s last name, Initial.(Year of Publication).Title of Book.Name of Publisher. Signup and view all the answers

In the citation format for a journal article, what information follows the title of the article?

Volume number and issue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order for citing an online magazine or newspaper article?

Author(s)’ last name, Initial.(Year).Title of article.Magazine name, volume(issue), page numbers.URL. Signup and view all the answers

How should you cite a chapter in a book?

Author’s last name, first name.(Year).Title of Chapter.Title of Book, page number.Name of Publisher. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the proper citation format for an e-book?

Author’s last name, Initial.(Year).Title of Book.Publisher.Format or URL. Signup and view all the answers

What information is included when citing a print magazine article?

Author’s last name, Initial.(Year, Month Day).Title of article.Magazine name, volume(issue). Signup and view all the answers

Which format is correct for a website citation?

Author’s last name, Initial.(Year).Article title.Website title.URL. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly cites a newspaper article?

Author’s last name, Initial.(Year, Month Day).Title of article.Newspaper name, page numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Citing Sources: Conventions and Styles

Sources: Materials or information from the Internet.
Citation: Telling readers where a source came from.
Conventions: Rules for writing different types of text.

Different Citation Styles

APA (American Psychological Association): Used in psychology and science.
MLA (Modern Language Association): Used in theater and film.
CMOS (Chicago Manual of Style): Used in humanities and history fields.

APA Style: In-Text Citations

Used when paraphrasing information from an outside source.
Provide the author's last name and publication year.

APA Style: Reference List

List all sources cited in the paper.
Provide more details about each source.

Different Types of Sources

Print Sources: Books, journals, magazines, newspapers.
- Books (one author): Author's last name, Initial. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher.
- Books (multiple authors): Author's last names, initial(s). (Year). Title of Book, page number. Publisher
- Chapters in a book (format): Author(s)' last name(s), initial(s). (Year). Title of Chapter. Title of Book, page number(s). Publisher
Online Sources:
- Websites: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Website Title. URL
- E-books: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year). Title of book. Publisher. Format or URL.
- Online magazines/newspapers: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Magazine/Newspaper Name, volumes (issue), page numbers. URL.
Journals: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Title, volume (issue), page numbers.
Magazines: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Title of Article. Magazine Name, volume (issue), page numbers.
Newspapers: Author(s)' last name, initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Newspaper Name, pp. page numbers.

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Test your knowledge on different citation styles such as APA, MLA, and CMOS. Understand the conventions of citing sources correctly, including in-text citations and reference lists. This quiz covers essential rules and examples for academic writing.