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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Turabian Style (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Modern Language Association (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Objectivity (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does accuracy refer to in research?

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

What does synthesis refer to in research?

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

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

<p>Avoiding plagiarism and showing research depth (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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