Mendeley Reference Manager Basics

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What is self-plagiarism?

Improperly paraphrasing another's work

Copying someone else's work without credit

Using your own previous work without citation (correct)

Taking ideas from multiple sources without acknowledgment

Which type of plagiarism involves rephrasing someone else's ideas without using quotation marks?

Mosaic plagiarism (correct)

Accidental plagiarism

Patchwork plagiarism

Direct plagiarism

What is a characteristic of accidental plagiarism?

It can arise from improper paraphrasing (correct)

It is always intentional

It only occurs with published works

It includes proper citation

Which type of plagiarism is characterized by combining ideas from various sources into a new piece?

Patchwork plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What defines direct plagiarism?

Copying exact text without giving credit Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the nature of plagiarism in academic settings?

Plagiarism is determined by educational institutions. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of students believed that creative writing exercises improved their written fluency?

72% Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'as cited in' imply when using a secondary citation?

The original source is not available. Signup and view all the answers

How should personal communications be cited in an APA style paper?

Use only in-text citations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding long quotations in APA style?

They should be indented and double-spaced. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended percentage of a paper that should consist of direct quotations?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which citation format is correct for multiple authors in secondary citations?

Original Author (as cited in Secondary Author, Year). Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about the reference list is true?

It contains all the sources cited in the paper. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when a quotation is 40 words or longer?

It should be presented as a block quotation. Signup and view all the answers

In APA format, which item is NOT required for in-text citations of personal communications?

Title of the communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding research gains from creative writing exercises?

Gains in fluency do not transfer to research assignments. Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary reason a scientific paper gets rejected?

Lack of originality Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for improving the quality of research communication in a manuscript?

Thorough review for proper formatting Signup and view all the answers

What tone should a good peer review maintain?

Dispassionate and objective Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a key aspect of the peer review process?

Reviews must provide specific critiques by line or section. Signup and view all the answers

What ethical principle must be followed in scientific writing?

Avoiding plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

When reviewing a manuscript, what should the reviewer remember to do?

Apply the golden rule regarding treatment of authors Signup and view all the answers

What should a reviewer do if they have doubts about a manuscript?

Apply the golden rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of including ethics-board approvals in a study?

To establish the credibility of the approach Signup and view all the answers

What technique can help avoid self-plagiarism in scientific writing?

Citing older work for detailed methods Signup and view all the answers

Regarding anonymity in peer reviews, what do most journals offer?

Both anonymous and signed review options Signup and view all the answers

What does an effective manuscript review focus on?

Concrete criticisms and suggestions Signup and view all the answers

What should the first paragraph of the results section ideally include?

The main result answering the research question Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to summarize complex scientific data accurately?

To aid understanding for other researchers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best method for communicating quantitative data?

Tables, graphics, and figures Signup and view all the answers

How should subsequent paragraphs in the results section be structured?

They should support or complement the main result Signup and view all the answers

What does the discussion section of a paper focus on?

The implications of the results found Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements is true regarding the results section?

It must clearly support the central research question Signup and view all the answers

When writing the results section, how should data presentation be approached?

To ensure clarity and brevity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue faced when reusing methods text in scientific writing?

It is considered self-plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the results section to enhance readers' confidence?

Clear and detailed presentation of results Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum cloud storage available in the free version of Mendeley Reference Manager?

2GB Signup and view all the answers

Which citation style does APA 7th edition follow?

Author-date Signup and view all the answers

In APA style, what must be included in in-text citations?

The author's name and publication date Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in your paper?

To acknowledge contributions of others Signup and view all the answers

What do readers use the reference list for in an APA-style paper?

To access detailed entries on each cited source Signup and view all the answers

For which fields is APA 7th edition citation style primarily used?

Health and social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What does APA stand for?

American Psychological Association Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT need to be documented in your paper according to APA guidelines?

Your own ideas Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included every time a source is used in an APA citation?

The author’s name and year of publication Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pricing and Free Version

Free Version offers up to 2GB of cloud storage for users.

Starting with Mendeley Reference Manager

User-friendly access to manage references efficiently.

APA References

APA7 is an 'author-date' citation style common in multidisciplinary contexts.
In-text citations must include the author's name and the publication date, followed by a reference list for detailed source information.

Citation Guidelines

Significant points from the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual address documentation and standard citation practices.
Secondary citations: Identify the original source when quoted in another work, using "as cited in" for the referencing source.
Personal communications (emails, interviews) should only appear as in-text citations and not in the reference list.

Quoting in APA

Block quotations (40+ words) require indenting five spaces and double-spacing without quotation marks.
Direct quotations should not exceed 10% of any paper, with formal research often utilizing no quotations.

Reference List

Includes all cited sources with emphasis on ethics-board approvals for human research.
Should enable readers to replicate or verify findings to establish credibility.

Self-Plagiarism

Avoid reusing substantial portions of previous work in new papers.
Strategies include summarizing methods and citing older works for detailed explanations.

Results Section

Present results clearly and concisely, focusing on the main findings.
Use tables, figures, and graphics for effective quantitative communication.

Discussion Section

Interpret the implications of results relative to research objectives.
Manuscripts can be rejected due to lack of originality or inadequacy in reported results.

Peer Review Process

Reviews must be objective, critical of work but not the author, focusing on concrete suggestions for improvement.
Reviewers may choose to remain anonymous or disclose their identity.

Ethics in Writing

Must adhere to ethical principles including avoiding plagiarism, which is the appropriation of others' ideas or words without proper citation.
Plagiarism considered an academic offense, typically addressed by educational institutions.

Common Types of Plagiarism

Direct Plagiarism: Copying another's work verbatim without credit.
Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one's own previous work without acknowledgment.
Mosaic Plagiarism: Paraphrasing without proper attribution while maintaining original structure.
Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to cite sources due to careless paraphrasing.
Patchwork Plagiarism: Compiling stolen ideas or phrases from multiple sources into a new work.

Consequences of Plagiarism

Repercussions can involve academic penalties or reputational damage in academic and professional settings.

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Discover how to get started with Mendeley Reference Manager and learn about its free version and cloud storage options. This quiz covers the essentials of using Mendeley, including APA references and citation styles.