Understanding In-Text Citations and Bibliographies
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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?

  • 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?

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA (correct)
  • Harvard

What is a potential consequence if outdated information is included in a research paper without verification?

<p>Decreased reliability of the paper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for readers to be aware of the code of citations and bibliographies?

<p>To verify information from the original source (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of including page numbers when citing a book?

<p>To direct readers to the exact location of the information within the book (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when a citation is not checked by the reader?

<p>Potential misquoting or using information out of context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of source is considered a secondary source based on the text?

<p>A source that includes a citation to another work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do in-text citations inform readers about?

<p>The source of the borrowed information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one easily identify a citation in a text?

<p>It is surrounded by parentheses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is usually the first piece of information provided in an in-text citation?

<p>The last name of the author (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an in-text citation like (Darwin 226), what does '226' most likely refer to?

<p>The page number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you see an entry like ('Increasing Our Ability to Predict Contemporary Evolution'), what does this suggest?

<p>There is no author indicated for this work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do in-text citations serve in relation to a works cited page?

<p>They are used to reference sources listed on the works cited page (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'In-text citations are links to a works cited page or bibliography.' What does this statement imply?

<p>'Works cited page' lists all sources used in an article. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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