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What information is typically found first in an in-text citation?
What information is typically found first in an in-text citation?
- The title of the article
- The publisher's name
- The last name of the author (correct)
- The date of publication
How are the entries in a bibliography generally organized?
How are the entries in a bibliography generally organized?
- Alphabetically by the author's first name
- By the number of pages
- Alphabetically by the author's last name or title (correct)
- By the date of publication
What does the presence of a page number in an in-text citation indicate?
What does the presence of a page number in an in-text citation indicate?
- The information is placed outside the citation
- The precise location of the information in a book (correct)
- The source is an article without page numbers
- The source is a digital document
In APA format, how is an author's name typically represented in a bibliographic entry?
In APA format, how is an author's name typically represented in a bibliographic entry?
Which of the following is true about bibliographic citations?
Which of the following is true about bibliographic citations?
What would be the outcome if there is no author given in a source?
What would be the outcome if there is no author given in a source?
Why is it important to recognize the publication date of a source?
Why is it important to recognize the publication date of a source?
Which citation format usually uses a date after the author's name?
Which citation format usually uses a date after the author's name?
How are in-text citations connected to the works cited page?
How are in-text citations connected to the works cited page?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an in-text citation?
Which of the following is NOT a component of an in-text citation?
Flashcards
In-text citation
In-text citation
A short reference within the text, indicating the source of information.
Citation format
Citation format
A consistent way to show the source in both in-text and works cited/bibliography lists.
In-text citation format
In-text citation format
The format for referencing a source within the text of your work.
Works cited/Bibliography
Works cited/Bibliography
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APA format
APA format
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Bibliographic entry
Bibliographic entry
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Page number
Page number
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Source
Source
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Author
Author
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Citation
Citation
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Study Notes
In-Text Citations
- In-text citations indicate information from sources other than the author.
- Citations are enclosed in parentheses ( ).
- The first element is typically the author's last name or article title (if no author).
- Citations also may include page numbers.
- In-text citations link to a work-cited page or bibliography.
- Example: (Darwin 226) – indicates information from page 226 of Darwin's work.
- Example: ("Increasing Our Ability to Predict Contemporary Evolution") – indicates information from a source with no author, using the title instead.
Bibliographic Citations
- Bibliographic entries are at the end of a work, in alphabetical order based on author or title.
- The first element of the bibliographic entry matches the in-text citation.
- Professional journals often use APA style for bibliographies and in-text citations.
- MLA style is also a common bibliography format.
- Example of APA style (bibliographic entry, example provided in original text).
- Examples show differences between APA(First initial and date are usually not shown) and MLA (first initial and date shown).
Importance of Citations
- Citations encourage readers to verify information from secondary sources (sources that cite other sources).
- Citations alert the reader to potential inaccuracies or misinterpretations of the original source.
- Citations allow verifying the information's accuracy.
- Examining the publication date helps assess the relevance of the data.
- Page numbers are key for finding exact locations of information within a book.
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Test your knowledge on in-text and bibliographic citations in various styles. This quiz covers key elements such as APA and MLA formats, how to properly format citations, and when to use them. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of academic writing standards.
