Citing Sources in Essay Writing

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What are two common formats for documenting sources mentioned in the text?

  • APA and Chicago
  • APA and MLA (correct)
  • Harvard and Chicago
  • MLA and Harvard

Why are DOIs preferred over traditional website links for online scholarly journals?

  • DOIs are easier to find
  • Traditional website links are not accepted in academic writing
  • Traditional website links are too long
  • DOIs remain stagnant while website links change frequently (correct)

What information is needed to cite an online scholarly journal in APA format according to the text?

  • Author, publication year, article title, journal name, issue number, publisher's website
  • Author, publication date, journal name, page number, DOI or ISBN
  • Author, year published, page range, book title, chapter number, traditional web link
  • Author, year published, title of article, journal title, volume number, DOI or URL (correct)

Which component acts as a link in an APA citation for online scholarly journals?

<p>Digital Object Identifier (DOI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of choosing the proper format for documenting sources?

<p>It helps in organizing and presenting information consistently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do publishers usually provide on the first page of an online scholarly article for citation purposes?

<p>Digital Object Identifier (DOI) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is considered essential in an APA citation for an online scholarly journal when the DOI is not available?

<p>URL of the article (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to MLA 9th edition, how should the author's name be formatted in a citation for an online journal source?

<p>Last name, First name (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In MLA Format, how should the title of the journal be presented in a citation for an online article?

<p>In italics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to include in an MLA citation for an online article, even though it is not required?

<p>Access date (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the volume and issue number of a journal be cited in MLA Format?

<p>Volume Number (Issue Number) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used in an MLA citation instead of a URL if available for an online article?

<p>DOI number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element of a citation should be in quotation marks in both APA and MLA formats?

<p>Title of article (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include the DOI number in an MLA citation for an online article?

<p>To provide easy access to the source (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key information should be included when citing online journal sources using MLA 9th edition?

<p>Date of publication, page numbers, and DOI number/URL/Permalink (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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