28 Questions
Which term refers to the unethical practice of using words or ideas of another author without proper acknowledgement?
Plagiarism
What is the process by which a researcher informs their audience that certain material in their work came from another source?
Citation
Which citation style is commonly used in the field of Humanities?
Modern Language Association
What citation style is widely used in the field of education, businesses, and communication?
American Psychological Association
Based on the example in the text, what style of citation does it demonstrate?
American Psychological Association
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)'?
American Psychological Association
Which citation style supports two other styles of citation such as notes and bibliography?
Turabian Style
What style of citation was used in the example: 'In his influential 2003 study, Jenkins described…'?
American Psychological Association
What does 'APA' stand for in terms of citation style?
American Psychological Association
What does 'MLA' stand for in terms of citation style?
Modern Language Association
According to Wu and Pederson, what are the three success factors in online delivery?
Instructor, technology, student's previous use of technology
What happens if a researcher fails to cite the sources of information in their review of related literature?
The credibility of the research is questioned
Why is citation important in crafting a research paper?
To give proper credit to the authors of the information used
What is a likely consequence of failing to properly cite sources in academic research?
Being accused of plagiarism
In the context of the text, why would someone feel upset if their social media content is copied by someone else?
They would feel that their creativity has been stolen
Why is it unethical to pass off someone else's work as your own in academic writing?
It violates academic integrity and honesty
How does proper citation benefit the academic community as a whole?
It promotes collaboration and acknowledges intellectual contributions
Which of the following is true regarding referencing and bibliography in a researcher's manuscript?
It is not necessary for a researcher to know the correct pattern of referencing.
What does referencing in a manuscript convey to the readers?
Content comes from a variety of sources, not just the researcher.
In APA format, what is the purpose of a reference list and bibliography in a manuscript?
To track down and list all references used in the study.
Why is it essential for a researcher to have a relevant and accurate reference for their study?
Relevant references help support the credibility and validity of the research.
What characteristic should literature that a researcher looks for be primarily based on?
Objectivity
Why is it important for a researcher to know the correct pattern of writing a reference list?
Correct patterns help ensure proper citation of sources and avoid plagiarism.
What does accuracy refer to in research?
Degree to which information gathered is useful
What is the importance of citation in academic writing?
Avoiding plagiarism and giving credit to original authors
What does synthesis refer to in research?
Putting together materials from different sources
In academic writing, what is the purpose of a citation?
Avoiding plagiarism and showing research depth
What does relevance refer to in the context of research?
Degree to which information gathered is useful
Test your knowledge on citation styles in research based on the example provided. Identify the specific citation style characterized by the given example and learn about different success factors in online delivery.
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