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Understanding In-Text Citations and Bibliographies

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What is a potential consequence if outdated information is included in a research paper without verification?

Decreased reliability of the paper Signup and view all the answers

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

To verify information from the original source Signup and view all the answers

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

To direct readers to the exact location of the information within the book Signup and view all the answers

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

Potential misquoting or using information out of context Signup and view all the answers

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

A source that includes a citation to another work Signup and view all the answers

What do in-text citations inform readers about?

The source of the borrowed information Signup and view all the answers

How can one easily identify a citation in a text?

It is surrounded by parentheses Signup and view all the answers

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

The last name of the author Signup and view all the answers

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

The page number Signup and view all the answers

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

There is no author indicated for this work Signup and view all the answers

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

They are used to reference sources listed on the works cited page Signup and view all the answers

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

'Works cited page' lists all sources used in an article. Signup and view all the answers