Citing Sources

Question 1

Which best describes what a bibliography includes?

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all resources consulted during research

Question 2

To summarize means to

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condense the main idea into a few words.

Question 3

When paraphrasing a passage in her book report, Tali should

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use her own words.

Question 4

Where is a bibliography or works-cited list placed within a paper or report?

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at the end

Question 5

Why should citations be included in a paper or report?

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to give others credit for their work

Question 6

Style guides advise writers on which issues? Check all that apply.applying consistent standardsciting sourcesformatting textperforming researchusing correct definitions

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applying consistent standards; citing sources; formatting text

Question 7

The excerpt is a sample works-cited list.Based on MLA standards, how could this list be improved?

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use hanging indents in the second line

Question 8

Andres wants to use a direct quotation in his history report. What is the best reason for including the quotation?

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to help illustrate an important point

Question 9

When writing a research paper, in-text citations should be used for which of the following? Check all that apply.analysescritical evaluationsdirect quotationsideas from othersparaphrases

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direct quotations; ideas from others; paraphrases

Question 10

Which book citation is correctly formatted according to MLA standards?

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Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic, 2008. Print.

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