Citing Sources Flashcard

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Why is it important to cite related literature properly?

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To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

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Which of the following is an example of proper in-text citation in APA format? (Smith, 2020), Smith 2020, (Smith, p. 20), Smith, 2020, "Research Methods"

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(Smith, 2020)

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What should you include in a reference list entry for a journal article in APA format?

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Author's name, year, title, journal name, volume, and page number

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What is the consequence of failing to cite sources properly?

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Accusations of plagiarism

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Which of the following statements is true? You only need to cite sources in the reference list, not in the text. Direct quotes and paraphrased ideas must be cited. Citing sources is optional in research. Copying someone's work without citation is acceptable.

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Direct quotes and paraphrased ideas must be cited.

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Plagiarism means using someone else's work without giving them credit.

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TRUE

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It is okay to copy a sentence from a book without citing it if you change a few words.

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FALSE

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The reference list should include all sources cited in the research paper.

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TRUE

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If you paraphrase information from a book, you do not need to cite it.

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FALSE

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Online sources, like websites and blogs, should also be cited properly.

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TRUE