LSS 1123 Week2: Background Research & Referencing

What is background research?

• Generating new ideas for your topic.

• Reviewing and summarizing other people's work.

• Conducting primary research experiments.

What is the purpose of background research in the context of a literature review?

• To create your own ideas.

• To provide a summary of secondary sources.

• To conduct surveys and interviews.

Where should you look for high-quality secondary sources during background research?

• Any available sources.

• Social media and blogs.

• Journal articles, academic books, and reliable websites.

Which of the following is an example of a high-quality source?

• A peer-reviewed journal article.

• Academic Book and publication.

• Social Media.

• A google web page.

What is the importance of using keywords during a search for background research?

• To make the search complicated.

• To narrow down the topic and find relevant sources.

• To confuse the reader.

Why is it crucial to choose reliable and credible sources during background research?

• To impress your readers with diverse sources.

• To ensure your information is trustworthy and written by experts.

• To save time and avoid reading multiple sources.

What is the purpose of summarizing key ideas with quotes and paraphrases during background research?

• To make your report longer.

• To demonstrate your writing skills.

• To incorporate and credit information from your sources.

Why is referencing important in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader.

• To give credit to the authors.

• To avoid summarizing key ideas.

What are the two main reasons for using references in your literature review?

• To confuse the reader and make the text complex.

• To protect against plagiarism and give credit to authors.

• To save time and avoid detailed citations.

Which elements should be included in an APA referencing format according to the quiz?

• Author, date, and title.

• Author, publisher, and page number.

• URL, date, and keywords.