18 Questions
What is the main purpose of a library skills course?
To help students find information
How are books arranged on library shelves according to the text?
Alphabetically based on Call Numbers
What do search engines help users find?
Information on a topic
What is a characteristic of journal articles according to the text?
They list bibliographies of other sources consulted
How can you obtain journal articles online according to the text?
Asking for help from a librarian
Where would you find Electronic Resources on the SMU webpage according to the text?
Under 'Library' then 'Electronic Resources'
What is the purpose of referencing an assignment?
To acknowledge the sources of information used
Which reference style assigns a number to each reference as it is cited?
Vancouver
What is considered plagiarism?
Using someone else’s ideas without citation
Why do lecturers need to see how widely you have read?
To understand the breadth of your research
Which reference style uses the author's name in the citation sentence?
Harvard
What does referencing do in an assignment?
Helps readers find the original sources of information used
Which element should be included in the reference list for a book according to the Vancouver style?
Title and additional title information
In the Harvard reference style, how should entries for books in the list of works cited be arranged?
By author's surname and year of publication
What is missing from the Harvard reference style when compared to the Vancouver style in terms of book references?
Place of publication
Which element is NOT required in a book entry in the Vancouver reference style?
Edition
According to the Harvard reference style, what should follow the author's surname in a book entry?
Title of the book and subtitle
Which reference style includes author's initials in book entries?
Vancouver
Test your knowledge on research articles, including their characteristics like abstracts and peer reviews, as well as the importance of referencing. Learn about citing sources and consulting bibliographies in the research process.
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