Citations and Literature Review Basics

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What is a key technique used to indicate that the information following it is derived from another source?

Including an end-reference citation

Providing a footnote

Using a signal verb (correct)

Adding a personal opinion

Which of the following is the correct format for in-text citation from a source with a corporate author?

(CDC, 2014, p. 4)

(Author, Year, Page Number)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014) (correct)

Why is end-reference citation important for writers?

It eliminates the need for in-text citations

It allows for personal expression

It summarizes the author’s main ideas

It provides full information about cited references (correct)

When citing multiple authors in-text, which of the following formats is correct?

Reyes and Bartlett (2015) describes... Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of attributing sources in writing?

It validates the information presented Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves changing the structure of a sentence without altering its meaning?

Rearranging Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when using a quote from an author?

Use quotation marks and provide a reference Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of summarizing a piece of writing?

To convey main ideas and key points in your own words Signup and view all the answers

What is an unacceptable practice when quoting someone else's work?

Using quotation marks without proper citation Signup and view all the answers

When paraphrasing, which of the following should NOT be changed?

Names, dates, titles, etc. Signup and view all the answers

In APA format, how should in-text citations be presented when referencing a source with two authors?

Both authors' last names with an ampersand in between Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step to ensure when paraphrasing?

Verifying that the paraphrased version conveys the same meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the importance of proper attribution in academic writing?

It helps to avoid plagiarism and gives credit to original authors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for quoting a source with one author in APA style?

'The unseemly and unprecedented occurrences...' (Real, 2022, p.26) Signup and view all the answers

How should a paraphrase from a source with two authors be correctly formatted in APA style?

According to Real and Villacorte (2015), individuals should balance their health. Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly demonstrates quoting from a source with three or more authors?

'Advertising distracts consumers...' (Connell et al., 2015, p. 130) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common purpose of paraphrasing sources in academic writing?

To clarify or simplify complex information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the importance of attribution in academic writing?

Attribution helps to avoid plagiarism and gives credit to original creators. Signup and view all the answers

How is a direct quote from a source with a corporate author formatted in APA style?

'Investing in recreational areas...' (CDC, 2014) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between quoting and paraphrasing a source?

Quoting involves the direct use of another's words, while paraphrasing involves summarizing their ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements is correctly summarized according to APA citation style?

Some authors argue that effective advertising focuses on consumer distractions (Connell et al., 2015). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Citations are used to present information from books, magazines, newspapers, and other secondary sources.
Related studies present published studies related to the research topic, discussing relevant research conducted on a particular topic (e.g. theses, dissertations).
Reviews of related literature and studies provide an overview of current knowledge (theories, methods), highlighting gaps in existing research. It involves finding and explaining publications, critically analyzing them.
A review goes beyond summary; it analyzes, synthesizes, and evaluates sources, to show the current state of knowledge on a topic.
Literature and studies need to be recent and relevant for the study. They must be objective and fair.
Blogs are websites containing a writer's experiences, observations, opinions, links to other websites (often with images). They contain personal reflections, comments, links, videos, and photographs.

In-Text and End-Reference Citations

In-text citations are used within the body of the research paper.
End-reference citations are located at the end of the paper, showing details of all cited information (e.g. author names, publication year, title etc.)
These ensure that the work is properly attributed.

Summarizing, Paraphrasing and Quoting

Paraphrasing is rephrasing or restating author's words and thoughts into your own words.
- Strategies include: rewording, rearranging, keeping unchanged parts (e.g. names, dates). Recheck the paraphrase means the same as original.
Summarizing is putting the main idea(s) of someone else's writing into your own words.
- Guidelines: read and comprehend the text, identify main ideas and key points, express the information in your own words
Quoting means using the author's exact words. Quotes are put in quotation marks and referenced.
Quoting is advisable when highlighting specific sentences/passages or comparing/contrasting specific points of view. Paragraph quotes are better paraphrased or summarized.
Copying and pasting a sentence/paragraph and adding quotation marks alone is NOT sufficient for proper citation.

APA Citation Style

APA (American Psychological Association) style is a citation style used widely for academic papers.
It is used for in-text citations (with one, two or more authors) and end-reference citations for papers.

Performance Tasks

One task is a Concept Paper and the other is a Research Presentation.
There are rubrics for evaluation of each paper.

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This quiz explores the fundamentals of citations, related literature, and studies. Understand how to analyze and synthesize published research critically, while acknowledging gaps in current knowledge. It also covers the significance of using up-to-date and relevant sources for effective research.