Citation Styles in Research
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Which term refers to the unethical practice of using words or ideas of another author without proper acknowledgement?

  • Referencing
  • Ethical Consideration
  • Plagiarism (correct)
  • Citation
  • What is the process by which a researcher informs their audience that certain material in their work came from another source?

  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical Consideration
  • Referencing
  • Citation (correct)
  • Which citation style is commonly used in the field of Humanities?

  • Modern Language Association (correct)
  • Turabian Style
  • American Psychological Association
  • Chicago Style
  • What citation style is widely used in the field of education, businesses, and communication?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the example in the text, what style of citation does it demonstrate?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What citation style was characterized by the given example: 'As noted in the study that there are three different success factors in an online delivery which comprises of the following: technology, the instructor, and the previous use of technology from student’s perspective (Volery & Lord, 2000)'?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which citation style supports two other styles of citation such as notes and bibliography?

    <p>Turabian Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of citation was used in the example: 'In his influential 2003 study, Jenkins described…'?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'APA' stand for in terms of citation style?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MLA' stand for in terms of citation style?

    <p>Modern Language Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Wu and Pederson, what are the three success factors in online delivery?

    <p>Instructor, technology, student's previous use of technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a researcher fails to cite the sources of information in their review of related literature?

    <p>The credibility of the research is questioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is citation important in crafting a research paper?

    <p>To give proper credit to the authors of the information used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely consequence of failing to properly cite sources in academic research?

    <p>Being accused of plagiarism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, why would someone feel upset if their social media content is copied by someone else?

    <p>They would feel that their creativity has been stolen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unethical to pass off someone else's work as your own in academic writing?

    <p>It violates academic integrity and honesty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does proper citation benefit the academic community as a whole?

    <p>It promotes collaboration and acknowledges intellectual contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding referencing and bibliography in a researcher's manuscript?

    <p>It is not necessary for a researcher to know the correct pattern of referencing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does referencing in a manuscript convey to the readers?

    <p>Content comes from a variety of sources, not just the researcher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In APA format, what is the purpose of a reference list and bibliography in a manuscript?

    <p>To track down and list all references used in the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for a researcher to have a relevant and accurate reference for their study?

    <p>Relevant references help support the credibility and validity of the research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic should literature that a researcher looks for be primarily based on?

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

    Why is it important for a researcher to know the correct pattern of writing a reference list?

    <p>Correct patterns help ensure proper citation of sources and avoid plagiarism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does accuracy refer to in research?

    <p>Degree to which information gathered is useful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of citation in academic writing?

    <p>Avoiding plagiarism and giving credit to original authors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does synthesis refer to in research?

    <p>Putting together materials from different sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In academic writing, what is the purpose of a citation?

    <p>Avoiding plagiarism and showing research depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relevance refer to in the context of research?

    <p>Degree to which information gathered is useful</p> Signup and view all the answers

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