Quoting Quiz

What is the purpose of quoting in academic writing?

• To make the writing appear more sophisticated.

• To support and strengthen arguments by providing evidence from credible sources.

• To confuse the reader by including irrelevant information.

• To waste space on the page.

When should you use quotation marks in research papers?

• When using technical terms or when writing definitions in research papers.

• When paraphrasing someone's words or when summarizing a specific source.

• When directly quoting someone's words or when citing a specific source.

• When writing the title of a research paper or when writing the names of books or articles.

In literature analysis, what is the purpose of quoting?

• To provide evidence or support for the analysis or argument being made.

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary information.

• To fill up space in the analysis.

• To show off the author's knowledge of literature.

What is the key to effectively using quotations in persuasive essays?

• Selecting relevant and impactful quotes that support your argument and provide evidence

• Including quotes that are unrelated to your argument

• Using quotes that contradict your argument

• Selecting quotes that are vague and lack evidence

When quoting in academic writing, what should you do with the original author's words?

• Ignore the original author's words

• Replace the original author's words with your own

• Use quotation marks or indentation

• Paraphrase the original author's words

What is the purpose of citing the source of a quotation?

• To allow readers to verify the information

• To avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement

• To show respect for the original author

• To give credit to the original author and provide evidence for the information

Which of the following is an example of a proper citation for a quotation?

• Smith, J. (2020). The Book Title. pg. 45

• Smith, J. (2020). The Book Title. p. 46

• Smith, J. (2020). The Book Title. p. 45

• Smith, J. (2020). The Book Title. page 45

What should you do if a quotation is too long to include in your writing?

• Use parentheses to indicate omitted portions

• Use quotation marks to indicate omitted portions

• Use ellipses to indicate omitted portions

• Use brackets to indicate omitted portions

In literature analysis, what should you focus on when analyzing a quotation?

• Word count and sentence structure

• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Personal opinions and biases

• Context, author's intent, literary devices, and meaning/theme

What is the purpose of introducing a quotation in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To fill up space on the page

• To provide a personal opinion

• To provide evidence or support for an argument or claim being made in the paper.