Understanding Academic Articles and Referencing Quiz

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What is the purpose of referencing in an assignment?

To show off how many sources were consulted

To acknowledge the sources of information used (correct)

To confuse the readers

To plagiarize without consequences

Which of the following is a characteristic of a peer-reviewed article?

Lacks an abstract

Published immediately after author submission

Subjected to review by experts in the field before publication (correct)

Not written by multiple authors

What does the Vancouver referencing style use as a unique identifier for references?

Publication year

Author's name

Sequential number assigned to each reference (correct)

Page number

What is considered plagiarism?

Using someone else's ideas without citing them Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for lecturers to see how widely you have read in your assignment?

To assess the depth of your research and understanding Signup and view all the answers

In referencing, what is the purpose of citing other writers' works or ideas?

To acknowledge and give credit to the original source Signup and view all the answers

What type of information sources are Databases?

Information sources that the library has subscribed to Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Database mentioned in the text?

Clinicalkey Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Periodicals?

Contributions from various authors in each issue Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is typically found in Journal Articles?

Articles written by researchers and academics Signup and view all the answers

What should you check in the library catalog to determine if a book is available in stock?

Call number of the book Signup and view all the answers

What do Periodicals typically have in common with Journal Articles?

Contributions from experts and academics Signup and view all the answers

What elements should be included in each entry for a book in the Vancouver style reference list?

Surname of the author, title followed by additional information, place of publication, publisher's name Signup and view all the answers

According to the Harvard referencing style for books, what is the correct order for elements in a reference list entry?

Author's surname and initials, year of publication, book title with subtitle, place of publication Signup and view all the answers

In a Vancouver style reference list entry for a book, what should come immediately after the title of the book?

Place of publication Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT included in a Harvard style reference list entry for a book?

Edition number Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for citing a journal article according to the Vancouver referencing style?

Author's surname and initials, article title, journal title with page numbers Signup and view all the answers

If you were to cite the work 'Child care and child development' by Dyson in Harvard style referencing, which element would come immediately after the author's surname?

Year of publication Signup and view all the answers

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