15 Questions
What are two common formats for documenting sources mentioned in the text?
APA and MLA
Why are DOIs preferred over traditional website links for online scholarly journals?
DOIs remain stagnant while website links change frequently
What information is needed to cite an online scholarly journal in APA format according to the text?
Author, year published, title of article, journal title, volume number, DOI or URL
Which component acts as a link in an APA citation for online scholarly journals?
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
What is the significance of choosing the proper format for documenting sources?
It helps in organizing and presenting information consistently
What do publishers usually provide on the first page of an online scholarly article for citation purposes?
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Which element is considered essential in an APA citation for an online scholarly journal when the DOI is not available?
URL of the article
According to MLA 9th edition, how should the author's name be formatted in a citation for an online journal source?
Last name, First name
In MLA Format, how should the title of the journal be presented in a citation for an online article?
In italics
What is recommended to include in an MLA citation for an online article, even though it is not required?
Access date
How should the volume and issue number of a journal be cited in MLA Format?
Volume Number (Issue Number)
What should be used in an MLA citation instead of a URL if available for an online article?
DOI number
Which element of a citation should be in quotation marks in both APA and MLA formats?
Title of article
Why is it important to include the DOI number in an MLA citation for an online article?
To provide easy access to the source
What key information should be included when citing online journal sources using MLA 9th edition?
Date of publication, page numbers, and DOI number/URL/Permalink
Learn the proper way to cite information from online sources for your essays. Understand the difference between APA and MLA formats for documenting sources in academic writing.
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