EXERCISE: Understanding Citing and Referencing

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Why is it essential to cite and reference accurately?

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To ensure your work is based on valid research and give credit to original authors

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Which of the following should be included in a reference list? Options: All the sources consulted about a topic, whether cited in your work or not, Only the authorities cited in your document, Only the sources from books, not journal articles or other media, Only the sources from journal articles, not books or other media

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All the sources consulted about a topic, whether cited in your work or not

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When do you need to cite a source?

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Only when you use factual information from published sources

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What is the difference between a reference list and a bibliography?

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A reference list includes all sources consulted, while a bibliography includes only the cited sources.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of citing and referencing? To help readers locate your sources, To situate your work in the discipline, To acknowledge the work of others

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To avoid using any external sources in your work