Types of Text Structures
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What is the purpose of the Selection technique in summarizing?

  • To substitute interpretations
  • To remove key words and phrases
  • To add unnecessary data to the summary
  • To select major ideas and key elements (correct)

    • In the Author Heading Format for summarizing, where does the summarized idea come in relation to the citation?

  • Before the citation
  • Between the author's name and date
  • After the citation (correct)
  • Nowhere in particular

    • What is the recommended percentage for condensing information from the original text in summarizing?

  • 5%
  • 15% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 30%

    • Which section in a research abstract typically covers the major findings of the study?

    <p>Major findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Substitution as a summarizing technique?

    <p>To synthesize several sentences into one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of outline uses Roman numerals to note main headings or topics?

    <p>Alphanumeric Outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following changes did APA make in the 7th edition regarding the running head on the title page?

    <p>It is omitted in student papers and only includes a page number and the shortened paper title.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice regarding heading levels 3-5 in the 7th edition of APA format?

    <p>Update heading levels 3-5 to improve readability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change did APA make regarding font flexibility in the 7th edition?

    <p>Options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, Times New Roman 12, and Georgia 11.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change did APA make in terms of spacing after a period at the end of a sentence in the 7th edition?

    <p>Use one space after a period instead of two spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is endorsed as a gender-neutral pronoun in the discussed APA guidelines?

    <p>Singular 'they'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for labeling groups of people according to APA guidelines?

    <p>Using descriptive phrases instead of adjectives as nouns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text structure presents ideas or events in the order they happen?

    <p>Chronological, Process, or Sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

    <p>To provide a main point or central message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of text structure are problems identified and solutions proposed?

    <p>Problem/Solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a fact from an opinion?

    <p>Facts can be tested and shown to be true or untrue, opinions cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a thesis statement?

    <p>A statement that provides a focused main idea to be proven within the paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which text structure do you discuss how two ideas are different and similar?

    <p>Compare and Contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary data collection?

    <p>Primary data is collected and processed directly by the researcher, while secondary data is pre-existing and processed by another researcher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In APA 7th edition, what change was made regarding author citations when there are three or more authors?

    <p>First author's name and 'et al.' are included in the in-text citation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change did APA make regarding URLs in references?

    <p>URLs are now formatted the same as DOIs in references.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information about authors is required in reference entries according to APA 7th edition?

    <p>All authors up to 20 must have their surnames and initials listed in reference entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included when citing contributors other than authors or editors in APA 7th edition?

    <p>Hosts of podcast episodes and writers/directors of TV series episodes must be included.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information about publisher location is no longer required in APA 7th edition references?

    <p>'Publisher location' field is no longer included in references.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a full sentence outline and an alphanumeric outline?

    <p>The full sentence outline uses full sentences for each topic, while the alphanumeric outline uses single words or short phrases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a decimal outline differ from an alphanumeric outline?

    <p>A decimal outline uses decimals to note each heading and subheading, while an alphanumeric outline uses Arabic numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using a decimal outline?

    <p>Each section can be clearly identified back to the main heading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of paraphrasing?

    <p>Paraphrasing is restating a text using different wording while preserving its meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action helps in avoiding plagiarism according to the University of Cambridge?

    <p>Identifying the owner of the work when submitting it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does plagiarism entail?

    <p>Using others' work without proper acknowledgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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