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What is the purpose of a citation according to the text?
What is the purpose of a citation according to the text?
- To confuse readers
- To direct readers to the original source (correct)
- To provide recent data
- To show off the author's knowledge
In what order are references typically listed in a bibliography?
In what order are references typically listed in a bibliography?
- Random order
- Order of publication
- Reverse alphabetical order
- Alphabetical order based on what appears first, author or title (correct)
Which format is commonly used for bibliography entries and in-text citations in professional journals?
Which format is commonly used for bibliography entries and in-text citations in professional journals?
- MLA
- Chicago
- APA (correct)
- Harvard
What is a potential consequence if outdated information is included in a research paper without verification?
What is a potential consequence if outdated information is included in a research paper without verification?
Why is it important for readers to be aware of the code of citations and bibliographies?
Why is it important for readers to be aware of the code of citations and bibliographies?
What is the main purpose of including page numbers when citing a book?
What is the main purpose of including page numbers when citing a book?
What can happen when a citation is not checked by the reader?
What can happen when a citation is not checked by the reader?
Which type of source is considered a secondary source based on the text?
Which type of source is considered a secondary source based on the text?
What do in-text citations inform readers about?
What do in-text citations inform readers about?
How can one easily identify a citation in a text?
How can one easily identify a citation in a text?
What is usually the first piece of information provided in an in-text citation?
What is usually the first piece of information provided in an in-text citation?
In an in-text citation like (Darwin 226), what does '226' most likely refer to?
In an in-text citation like (Darwin 226), what does '226' most likely refer to?
If you see an entry like ('Increasing Our Ability to Predict Contemporary Evolution'), what does this suggest?
If you see an entry like ('Increasing Our Ability to Predict Contemporary Evolution'), what does this suggest?
What purpose do in-text citations serve in relation to a works cited page?
What purpose do in-text citations serve in relation to a works cited page?
'In-text citations are links to a works cited page or bibliography.' What does this statement imply?
'In-text citations are links to a works cited page or bibliography.' What does this statement imply?
