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What is the primary purpose of the reference list in an academic text?
What is the primary purpose of the reference list in an academic text?
Which of the following statements about APA style is accurate?
Which of the following statements about APA style is accurate?
Why is it important to reference sources in academic writing?
Why is it important to reference sources in academic writing?
What is the main purpose of referencing in academic work?
What is the main purpose of referencing in academic work?
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Which of the following is true about narrative citations?
Which of the following is true about narrative citations?
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly used academic referencing style?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used academic referencing style?
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What is a significant consequence of not properly referencing sources?
What is a significant consequence of not properly referencing sources?
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What information is typically included in a parenthetical citation?
What information is typically included in a parenthetical citation?
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What should the heading of the reference list page be?
What should the heading of the reference list page be?
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Which citation example correctly illustrates the use of two authors?
Which citation example correctly illustrates the use of two authors?
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How are multiple authors cited in a narrative citation when there are more than two authors?
How are multiple authors cited in a narrative citation when there are more than two authors?
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How should references be organized in the reference list?
How should references be organized in the reference list?
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School psychologists believe psychological tests should only be administered by whom?
School psychologists believe psychological tests should only be administered by whom?
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What does an in-text citation typically include when using two authors?
What does an in-text citation typically include when using two authors?
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Which of the following statements about referencing is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about referencing is incorrect?
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What is an essential part of a narrative citation when referring to a source seen in the content?
What is an essential part of a narrative citation when referring to a source seen in the content?
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What is the correct format for citing a source from the internet with a retrieval date?
What is the correct format for citing a source from the internet with a retrieval date?
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When should a retrieval date be included in a citation for an internet source?
When should a retrieval date be included in a citation for an internet source?
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Which citation would require you to include the site name in the reference?
Which citation would require you to include the site name in the reference?
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Identify the incorrect component in this citation: Forchette, L., Sebastian, W. & Liu, T. (2021). A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19 Virology, Vaccines, Variants, and Therapeutics. URL.
Identify the incorrect component in this citation: Forchette, L., Sebastian, W. & Liu, T. (2021). A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19 Virology, Vaccines, Variants, and Therapeutics. URL.
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What is the correct punctuation for the author's name in citations?
What is the correct punctuation for the author's name in citations?
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What is the correct order for listing references with author names in a reference list?
What is the correct order for listing references with author names in a reference list?
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How should references without author names be ordered in the reference list?
How should references without author names be ordered in the reference list?
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What information is NOT required in a basic reference entry for a book with one author?
What information is NOT required in a basic reference entry for a book with one author?
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What format is correct for citing a journal article with two authors?
What format is correct for citing a journal article with two authors?
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For a textbook reference with more than two authors, which format is correct?
For a textbook reference with more than two authors, which format is correct?
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What should be italicized in a reference for a journal article?
What should be italicized in a reference for a journal article?
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What element is necessary for a reference entry of a journal article?
What element is necessary for a reference entry of a journal article?
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What is the correct punctuation used between two authors in a textbook reference?
What is the correct punctuation used between two authors in a textbook reference?
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What is the correct format for referencing a journal article with one author?
What is the correct format for referencing a journal article with one author?
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Which of the following describes the correct citation for a journal article with two authors?
Which of the following describes the correct citation for a journal article with two authors?
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For a journal article with more than two authors, which format should be used?
For a journal article with more than two authors, which format should be used?
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What additional component is required when citing a source from a Point-of-Care Database?
What additional component is required when citing a source from a Point-of-Care Database?
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When an entry from a database lacks an author's name, what should be done?
When an entry from a database lacks an author's name, what should be done?
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Which punctuation should be used between the authors' names for a journal article with two authors?
Which punctuation should be used between the authors' names for a journal article with two authors?
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To properly format an article title within a citation, what is the correct stylistic approach?
To properly format an article title within a citation, what is the correct stylistic approach?
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How should the retrieval date be formatted when referencing a document from a database?
How should the retrieval date be formatted when referencing a document from a database?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Introduction to Drug Information
- Course Code: PHAR200
- Institution: Lebanese International University, School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department
- Semester: Spring 2023-2024
Chapters
- Medical Terminologies
- Drug Evaluation Monograph
- Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP)
- Drug Information Resources
- Drug Consult
- Referencing
- Drug Information Center (DIC)
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Evaluation of Literature
- Evaluation of Journal Club
- Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Referencing & Citations
- Referencing is acknowledging other people's work
- Two core elements: Citations and in-text citations
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Citation (Narrative): Author's last name(s) included in the sentence
- Example with one author: Walters (2003)
- Example with two authors: Smith and Jones (2017)
- Example with more than two authors: Derwing et al. (2002)
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In-text citations (Parenthetical): Author's last name(s), year, and page number
- Example with one author: Heavy social media use can be linked to depression and other mental disorders in adolescents (Taylor, 2016, p. 43)
- Example with two authors: One study found that establishing regular routines, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (Smith & Jones, 2017, p. 65)
- Example with more than two authors: The majority of school psychologists interviewed "do not promote or condone the administering of psychological tests by individuals who are not qualified to use them" (Martin et al., 2020)
References & Citations (Reference List)
- List of all sources used
- Placed at the end of the text
- Heading: References
- Arranged alphabetically by author's last name
- Provides readers with information to locate sources
Importance of References & Citations
- Demonstrates the source of information, not just relying on personal ideas
- Allows readers to verify information credibility
- Avoids plagiarism
Academic Referencing Styles
- Formal system with specific rules for citations and references
- Different styles exist (e.g., APA, Harvard, MLA, Oxford) impacting formatting
APA Style (American Psychological Association)
- Widely used in sciences and social sciences
- Author-date system
- In-text citations (author's last name and year of publication)
- Reference list alphabetically ordered by first author's last name
- References without authors ordered alphabetically by title's first significant word
How to Reference a Textbook (APA)
- Basic information including authors, year, title, edition, and publisher format
- Examples provided for 1, 2, and more than 2 authors
How to Reference a Journal Article (APA)
- Format to include author(s), year, title, journal, volume, issue, and page numbers
- Examples provided for 1, 2, and more than 2 authors
How to Reference a Database (APA)
- Treat database entries like e-books
- Include authors (corporate if needed)
- Note last update or revision dates
- Specify the retrieval date
How to Reference Internet Sources (APA)
- Retrieval date is sometimes required for sites with frequent updates
- Site name needed if different from corporate authorship
- Format: Author(s) (Year, Month Day). Title of Webpage, Website Name, URL, Publisher
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of drug information, including medical terminologies, drug evaluation monographs, and referencing. This quiz covers the essential elements from the PHAR200 course, including the Pharmacist Patient Care Process and evidence-based practices.