Lect. 3 Quoting and Citing

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What is the purpose of using square brackets in a quotation?

To indicate a mistake in the original quote

To indicate the removal of words from the original quote for brevity

To indicate emphasis in the original quote

To indicate the addition of words to the original quote for clarity (correct)

What is the difference between a paraphrase and an indirect quotation?

A paraphrase directly quotes another author's work, while an indirect quotation summarizes the original author's ideas

A paraphrase and an indirect quotation are synonymous and can be used interchangeably

A paraphrase is used for facts or statistics, while an indirect quotation is used for literary analysis

A paraphrase restates another author's information in one's own words, while an indirect quotation uses the original author's language in the student's own words (correct)

What is the purpose of a reference in academic writing?

To summarize the main points of the original source

To give credit to the original author

To indicate the page number of the original quote

To provide details about the source for readers to find it themselves (correct)

Direct quotations are only used to retain the meaning and authenticity of the original source.

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Both direct and indirect quotes need to be cited in the text and listed in the Works Cited/References page.

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A citation within the text and a reference in the bibliography or reference list are not necessary when quoting or referring to another source.

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Match the following rules for quotations with their descriptions:

Less than three lines long should be in quotes = Rule for short quotations Up to three lines in length can be incorporated into the body of the text or indented in its own paragraph if longer = Rule for longer quotations If adding words to help make sense of a quotation, they should appear in square brackets = Rule for adding words to a quotation Direct quotations are used to retain the meaning and authenticity of the original source = Purpose of direct quotations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Indirect quotes = Use the idea or fact from an outside source and are expressed in the student's own words Paraphrase = Expressing another author's information or idea in one's own words Citation = Tells readers where the information came from Reference = Provides details about the source for readers to find it themselves Signup and view all the answers

Match the following citation systems with their descriptions:

Name-and-year system = Citations include authors' names and publication dates Alphabet-number system = Citations are numbered and correspond to the alphabetical listing in references In-text citation = Necessary when quoting or referring to another source Bibliography or reference list = Where both direct and indirect quotes need to be listed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quoting and Citing Sources in Academic Writing

Two main rules for quotations: less than three lines long should be in quotes, while up to three lines in length can be incorporated into the body of the text or indented in its own paragraph if longer.
If adding words to help make sense of a quotation, they should appear in square brackets to indicate they are not part of the original quote.
Direct quotations are used to retain the meaning and authenticity of the original source, lend support to literary analysis, and capture language that supports the point.
Indirect quotes use the idea or fact from an outside source and are expressed in the student's own words, requiring in-text citations but not quotation marks.
Both direct and indirect quotes need to be cited in the text and listed in the Works Cited/References page.
Indirect quotations are used to summarize, paraphrase, and communicate facts or statistics.
A paraphrase and an indirect quotation are the same thing, expressing another author's information or idea in one's own words, and both must be cited.
A citation tells readers where the information came from, while a reference provides details about the source for readers to find it themselves.
Citation systems include the name-and-year system, where citations include authors' names and publication dates, and the alphabet-number system, where citations are numbered and correspond to the alphabetical listing in references.
When quoting or referring to another source, a citation within the text and a reference in the bibliography or reference list are necessary.
The text provides links to resources for further information, such as an article on mulberry leaves and software like Endnote and Mendeley for managing references.
Additional resources are cited, including links to articles and documents on quotations and paraphrasing.

Quoting and Citing Sources in Academic Writing

Two main rules for quotations: less than three lines long should be in quotes, while up to three lines in length can be incorporated into the body of the text or indented in its own paragraph if longer.
If adding words to help make sense of a quotation, they should appear in square brackets to indicate they are not part of the original quote.
Direct quotations are used to retain the meaning and authenticity of the original source, lend support to literary analysis, and capture language that supports the point.
Indirect quotes use the idea or fact from an outside source and are expressed in the student's own words, requiring in-text citations but not quotation marks.
Both direct and indirect quotes need to be cited in the text and listed in the Works Cited/References page.
Indirect quotations are used to summarize, paraphrase, and communicate facts or statistics.
A paraphrase and an indirect quotation are the same thing, expressing another author's information or idea in one's own words, and both must be cited.
A citation tells readers where the information came from, while a reference provides details about the source for readers to find it themselves.
Citation systems include the name-and-year system, where citations include authors' names and publication dates, and the alphabet-number system, where citations are numbered and correspond to the alphabetical listing in references.
When quoting or referring to another source, a citation within the text and a reference in the bibliography or reference list are necessary.
The text provides links to resources for further information, such as an article on mulberry leaves and software like Endnote and Mendeley for managing references.
Additional resources are cited, including links to articles and documents on quotations and paraphrasing.

Quoting and Citing Sources in Academic Writing

Two main rules for quotations: less than three lines long should be in quotes, while up to three lines in length can be incorporated into the body of the text or indented in its own paragraph if longer.
If adding words to help make sense of a quotation, they should appear in square brackets to indicate they are not part of the original quote.
Direct quotations are used to retain the meaning and authenticity of the original source, lend support to literary analysis, and capture language that supports the point.
Indirect quotes use the idea or fact from an outside source and are expressed in the student's own words, requiring in-text citations but not quotation marks.
Both direct and indirect quotes need to be cited in the text and listed in the Works Cited/References page.
Indirect quotations are used to summarize, paraphrase, and communicate facts or statistics.
A paraphrase and an indirect quotation are the same thing, expressing another author's information or idea in one's own words, and both must be cited.
A citation tells readers where the information came from, while a reference provides details about the source for readers to find it themselves.
Citation systems include the name-and-year system, where citations include authors' names and publication dates, and the alphabet-number system, where citations are numbered and correspond to the alphabetical listing in references.
When quoting or referring to another source, a citation within the text and a reference in the bibliography or reference list are necessary.
The text provides links to resources for further information, such as an article on mulberry leaves and software like Endnote and Mendeley for managing references.
Additional resources are cited, including links to articles and documents on quotations and paraphrasing.

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Test your knowledge of quoting and citing sources in academic writing with this informative quiz. Learn about the rules for incorporating direct and indirect quotations, how to properly cite sources, and different citation systems. Explore the importance of maintaining authenticity and supporting literary analysis through quotations, and discover helpful resources for managing references.