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What is the purpose of a citation in academic writing?
What is the purpose of a citation in academic writing?
To show readers where information came from.
Briefly describe what 'in-text citations' are.
Briefly describe what 'in-text citations' are.
They are short references within the text that identify the source of information, usually including the author's last name and year of publication.
Where would a reader find detailed information about every source referenced in a paper?
Where would a reader find detailed information about every source referenced in a paper?
In the reference list.
What is meant by 'conventions' in the context of citing sources?
What is meant by 'conventions' in the context of citing sources?
What information is typically included in the citation of a book with one author?
What information is typically included in the citation of a book with one author?
How does the citation for an article in a magazine differ from that of a book?
How does the citation for an article in a magazine differ from that of a book?
Provide a shortened citation format for a book with 4 authors.
Provide a shortened citation format for a book with 4 authors.
If citing a chapter in a book, what piece of information needs to be included?
If citing a chapter in a book, what piece of information needs to be included?
When citing a website, how is the date typically detailed?
When citing a website, how is the date typically detailed?
Besides the author and year, what additional information is required for citing an online magazine or newspaper differently than a print version?
Besides the author and year, what additional information is required for citing an online magazine or newspaper differently than a print version?
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Sources
Sources
Materials or information taken from the internet or other sources.
Citation
Citation
The way you tell readers that a certain piece of information came from another source.
Conventions
Conventions
Rules that writers must follow when writing any kind of text.
In-Text Citations
In-Text Citations
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Reference List
Reference List
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Citation Format: Book (One Author)
Citation Format: Book (One Author)
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Citation Format: Magazine Article
Citation Format: Magazine Article
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Citation Format: Chapter in a Book
Citation Format: Chapter in a Book
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Citation Format: Journal Article
Citation Format: Journal Article
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Citation Format: Newspaper Article
Citation Format: Newspaper Article
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Study Notes
Citing Sources: Conventions and Formats
- Sources: Materials or information from the internet or other external resources.
- Citation: Indicates the origin of information within a work, showing where it came from. It's crucial for academic integrity.
- Conventions: Rules for formatting and presenting information when writing, ensuring consistency and clarity.
- In-text Citations: Required when paraphrasing external information. Include author and publication year.
- Reference List: A comprehensive list of all cited sources. Provides additional details about each source, helping readers locate them.
Book Citation Formats
- One Author: Author's last name, Initial. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher.
- Two Authors: Author 1's last name, Initial. & Author 2's last name, Initial. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher.
- Four or More Authors: Author 1's last name, Initial. et al. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher.
Magazine/Journal Article Citation Formats
- Magazine: Author(s)' last name, Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Magazine Name, volume (issue), page numbers.
- Journal: Author(s)' last name, Initial. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, volume (issue), page numbers.
- Chapter in Book: Author's last name, Initial. (Year). Title of Chapter. Title of Book. Publisher. Page number.
Newspaper Article Citation Formats
- Newspaper: Author(s)' last name, Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Newspaper Name. Pages.
Website Citation Formats
- Website: Author's last name, Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Website Title. URL.
E-book Citation Formats
- E-book: Author's last name, Initial. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher. Format or URL.
Online Magazine/Newspaper Citation Formats
- Online Magazine/Newspaper: Author(s)' last name, Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article Title. Magazine Name. Volumes (issue). Page numbers. URL.
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Test your knowledge of citation conventions and formats in academic writing. This quiz covers essential topics such as in-text citations, reference lists, and different citation formats for books and articles. Strengthen your understanding of proper source citation to ensure academic integrity.
