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What are the two most common formats for citing sources?
What are the two most common formats for citing sources?
APA and MLA
When citing an online scholarly journal in APA format, what information is needed?
When citing an online scholarly journal in APA format, what information is needed?
The name of the author, the year published, the title of the article, the title of the journal, the volume number (issue number if available), page range, and one final piece
Why is citing sources important in essay writing?
Why is citing sources important in essay writing?
It gives credit to the original authors, allows readers to locate the original sources, and prevents plagiarism
What is one advantage of using online sources for research?
What is one advantage of using online sources for research?
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Who typically chooses the citation format for an assignment?
Who typically chooses the citation format for an assignment?
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What type of citation is most common in academic writing?
What type of citation is most common in academic writing?
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What is a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)?
What is a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)?
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Why are DOIs preferred over traditional website links?
Why are DOIs preferred over traditional website links?
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Where can DOI numbers be found?
Where can DOI numbers be found?
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What is the purpose of citing online sources?
What is the purpose of citing online sources?
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What is the difference between MLA and APA formatting?
What is the difference between MLA and APA formatting?
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What information is needed to cite an online journal source in MLA format?
What information is needed to cite an online journal source in MLA format?
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What is the recommended format for including a DOI number in MLA citations?
What is the recommended format for including a DOI number in MLA citations?
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What are the first steps in citing online sources?
What are the first steps in citing online sources?
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