The Fast and The Curious: Unit 3 - Info Texts

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What is a reliable source?

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A credible or believable source.

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What is the type or class of a work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content?

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Genre.

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What is a reference to the author's name, title of work, date published, publisher, and/or page numbers of quoted or paraphrased text called?

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Citation.

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What does paraphrasing involve?

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Restating the meaning in different words.

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What is the intended target group for a message called, regardless of the medium?

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Audience.

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What is the purpose of a citation in academic writing?

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To give credit to the original source and allow readers to locate the source.

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How can you determine if a source is credible?

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Check the author's credentials, the publication date, and the presence of citations.

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What are the main elements of a citation?

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Author's name, title of work, date published, publisher, and page numbers.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves restating specific information in different words, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas.

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Why is understanding the audience important in writing?

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It helps tailor the message to meet the needs and expectations of the readers.