Understanding Citations and References

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Why is it necessary to attribute every piece of material used to its author in academic writing?

To impress the reader with one's vocabulary

To avoid plagiarism

To show off one's knowledge

To credit sources of information and ideas (correct)

When should you cite sources in academic writing?

Only when using direct quotes

When using statistics, studies, ideas, theories, facts, interpretations, and figures (correct)

When using information from the internet

When summarizing information from books and journals

What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

To show the reader how much you know

To confuse the reader with too many references

To increase the length of your paper

To give credit to the original authors and validate arguments (correct)

What is the correct format for citing a direct quote in academic writing?

Author's last name, year, and page number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a literature review in academic writing?

To provide a description of the index terms or MeSH headings used for the searches Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to obtain long-term follow-up information in case reports?

To strengthen the report and increase its validity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a case report?

To describe a unique or rare feature of a disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following studies would require a CONSORT extension?

Randomized controlled trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern related to plagiarism in research and manuscript writing?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using guidelines such as STROBE, PRISMA, and SPIRIT in research?

To ensure the quality of the study Signup and view all the answers

What type of study would require a STARD extension?

Diagnostic or prognostic study Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a systematic review?

To synthesize the available evidence on a particular topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the severity of accidental plagiarism compared to other types of plagiarism?

It is taken as seriously as any other plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What is one technique to reduce plagiarism in academic writing?

Acknowledging sources appropriately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a feasibility study in research?

To test the feasibility of a study on a smaller scale Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to evaluate a piece of text in academic writing?

By analyzing the text critically and evaluating its credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using plagiarism checking software in academic writing?

To check for plagiarism and ensure originality of the work Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended format for writing a clinical case report?

A specific guidelines format (e.g. Heart Views guidelines) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a systematic review?

To identify, select, and critically appraise relevant primary research Signup and view all the answers

What type of review is characterized by the use of informal and subjective methods to collect and interpret information?

Narrative review Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question addressed in a systematic review?

How does the intervention work? Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis?

To quantify the effect size of an intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of review that is often written by experts in the field?

Narrative review Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration in the design of a systematic review?

The relevance of the research question Signup and view all the answers

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Why is it necessary to attribute every piece of material used to its author in academic writing?

When should you cite sources in academic writing?

What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

What is the correct format for citing a direct quote in academic writing?

What is the purpose of including a literature review in academic writing?

Why is it important to obtain long-term follow-up information in case reports?

What is the primary purpose of a case report?

Which of the following studies would require a CONSORT extension?

What is the primary concern related to plagiarism in research and manuscript writing?

What is the purpose of using guidelines such as STROBE, PRISMA, and SPIRIT in research?

What type of study would require a STARD extension?

What is the primary goal of a systematic review?

What is the severity of accidental plagiarism compared to other types of plagiarism?

What is one technique to reduce plagiarism in academic writing?

What is the purpose of a feasibility study in research?

What is the recommended way to evaluate a piece of text in academic writing?

What is the purpose of using plagiarism checking software in academic writing?

What is the recommended format for writing a clinical case report?

What is the primary goal of a systematic review?

What type of review is characterized by the use of informal and subjective methods to collect and interpret information?

What is a key question addressed in a systematic review?

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis?

What is a type of review that is often written by experts in the field?

What is an important consideration in the design of a systematic review?

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