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What is the correct format for citing an online journal article?
What is the correct format for citing an online journal article?
- Author's last name, First name. Journal Title, Volume (Article Title): Page range. URL.
- Author's name. 'Article Title.' Volume, Journal Title, Year: Page range.URL.
- Author's first name, last name. 'Article Title.' Journal Title, Issue No. Volume (Year): Page range.URL.
- Author's last name, First name. 'Article Title.' Journal Title Volume, No. Issue (Year): Page range. URL. (correct)
What is the definition of 'responsibility'?
What is the definition of 'responsibility'?
- The state of being able to do something
- The quality of being responsible (correct)
- The condition of something being needed
- The possibility of an outcome in a situation
Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation?
Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation?
- Should
- Must (correct)
- May
- Might
Which modal adverb indicates something is necessary?
Which modal adverb indicates something is necessary?
In which situation would you use the modal verb 'can'?
In which situation would you use the modal verb 'can'?
What is the main difference between modal verbs and modal nouns?
What is the main difference between modal verbs and modal nouns?
Which of the following is a transition signal for comparing ideas?
Which of the following is a transition signal for comparing ideas?
What type of transition signal is 'for example'?
What type of transition signal is 'for example'?
Which of the following expresses a possibility?
Which of the following expresses a possibility?
Which modal verb is used for making a request?
Which modal verb is used for making a request?
Which modal adverb suggests something is granted or given permission?
Which modal adverb suggests something is granted or given permission?
Which transition signal is used to indicate a time sequence?
Which transition signal is used to indicate a time sequence?
When would you use the modal verb 'should'?
When would you use the modal verb 'should'?
Which option accurately defines 'necessity' as a modal noun?
Which option accurately defines 'necessity' as a modal noun?
What does the term 'capacity' refer to?
What does the term 'capacity' refer to?
Which of the following modal adverbs implies a definite certainty?
Which of the following modal adverbs implies a definite certainty?
What is the primary purpose of context clues in a sentence?
What is the primary purpose of context clues in a sentence?
Which type of context clue is characterized by an opposite word placed in the same sentence?
Which type of context clue is characterized by an opposite word placed in the same sentence?
What is a bibliography?
What is a bibliography?
In the citation of a journal article, which of the following is included?
In the citation of a journal article, which of the following is included?
In which citation style is APA primarily used?
In which citation style is APA primarily used?
What does the term 'hanging indention' in a bibliography refer to?
What does the term 'hanging indention' in a bibliography refer to?
Which type of context clue involves making a guess based on a description given?
Which type of context clue involves making a guess based on a description given?
What does 'plagiarism' refer to in the context of writing?
What does 'plagiarism' refer to in the context of writing?
What is the correct order of elements in the citation for a book?
What is the correct order of elements in the citation for a book?
Which element is necessary when citing a book with more than ten authors?
Which element is necessary when citing a book with more than ten authors?
Why is it important to cite sources in academic writing?
Why is it important to cite sources in academic writing?
What is an essential requirement when citing periodical sources?
What is an essential requirement when citing periodical sources?
How should an E-Book be cited differently from a printed book?
How should an E-Book be cited differently from a printed book?
Which of the following is NOT a type of online source?
Which of the following is NOT a type of online source?
In citing a newspaper article, which of the following formats is correct?
In citing a newspaper article, which of the following formats is correct?
What term can be used interchangeably with 'online sources'?
What term can be used interchangeably with 'online sources'?
Which modal verb implies the strongest obligation that needs to be followed?
Which modal verb implies the strongest obligation that needs to be followed?
Which adjective best expresses a negative emotional response?
Which adjective best expresses a negative emotional response?
Which of the following adverbs best emphasizes a strong opinion?
Which of the following adverbs best emphasizes a strong opinion?
What is the purpose of linking verbs in emotional expression?
What is the purpose of linking verbs in emotional expression?
Which of the following options is considered a modal verb that suggests a weak recommendation?
Which of the following options is considered a modal verb that suggests a weak recommendation?
Which of the following adjectives list expresses positive emotions?
Which of the following adjectives list expresses positive emotions?
In expressing emotional responses, what role do adverbs of opinion serve?
In expressing emotional responses, what role do adverbs of opinion serve?
Which phrase would be most appropriate to summarize key points at the end of a discussion?
Which phrase would be most appropriate to summarize key points at the end of a discussion?
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Study Notes
Noting Context Clues
- Context clues assist in understanding difficult words through hints in surrounding sentences or paragraphs.
- Types of context clues include:
- Definition: The unfamiliar word is explained within the sentence.
- Synonym: A similar word is used to clarify meaning.
- Antonym: An opposite word provides contrast.
- Comparison: Similar meanings of the unfamiliar word are highlighted through comparison.
- Example: Specific samples illustrate the meaning.
- Explanation: Descriptive details help in understanding the word.
- Cause-Effect: The word's meaning is inferred from cause and effect relationships.
- List or Series: An unfamiliar word is part of a group of words offering clues.
- Inference: Meaning is derived from the context based on guesses.
Writing a Bibliography
- Citing sources is crucial for:
- Giving credit to authors.
- Providing information about sources.
- Establishing writer's credibility and reliability.
- Preventing plagiarism.
- A bibliography is an alphabetical list of sources, often including books, periodicals, and websites.
- Each entry should have hanging indentation and adhere to specific citation styles:
- APA: Used in social and behavioral sciences.
- MLA: Common in literature and humanities.
- Chicago Manual: Common in various academic fields.
Types and Formats of Sources
- Print Sources: Published physical formats (books, periodicals).
- Books: Follow specific format including author, title, and publication details.
- Periodicals: Regularly published materials like journals and magazines.
- Online Sources: Materials from the internet.
- Websites: Cited with the author, page title, and URL.
- E-Books: Similar format to printed books, with added format details.
- Online Journals: Cited with volume and issue information.
Modals
- Modal verbs function as auxiliary verbs, modifying main verbs to express:
- Certainty: must, will
- Likelihood: should, ought to
- Possibility: may, might
- Obligation: must, have to
- Permission: can, may
- Offer and Requests: will, would
- Modal nouns express states like:
- Possibility, obligation, necessity, ability, permission.
Using Transition Signals
- Transition signals enhance coherence by connecting sentences/paragraphs:
- Comparison/Contrast: as, but, however
- Chronology: first, next, later
- Cause/Effect: because, therefore, consequently
- Illustration/Example: for example, specifically
- Addition: furthermore, also
- Clarification: in other words, that is
- Qualification: probably, frequently
- Summary/Conclusion: in conclusion, to summarize
Expressing Emotional Responses
- Verbs: Express opinions or emotions; linking and modal verbs help convey suggestions.
- Adjectives: Differentiate between positive and negative emotions.
- Positive emotions: happy, excited, supportive.
- Negative emotions: sad, anxious, regretful.
- Adverbs of Opinion: Intensify opinions—include words like fortunately, strongly, clearly.
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