In-Text Citations Quiz

What is the purpose of using in-text citations in a research assignment?

• To show honesty and ethics

• To make the paper longer

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the original source

What is another name for in-text citations?

• Parenthetical citations

• Footnotes

• Endnotes

• Bibliography entries

Where should the period be placed when using in-text citations?

• Inside of the parentheses

• Before the author's last name

• Outside of the parentheses

• After the page number

When do you need to put quotation marks around a source in your paper?

• When using a paraphrase

• When using a direct quote

• When using a summary

• When using your own words

What is it called when you explain someone else's idea in your own words?

• Plagiarism

• Summary

• Paraphrase

• Direct quote

What should the first word in the in-text citation match with?

• The first word in the citation of your bibliography

• The page number

• The last word in the citation of your bibliography

• The author's first name

Where can readers find the specific citation in your bibliography using in-text citations?

• By searching online

• By asking the teacher

• By checking the library catalog

• By looking for the same word in the bibliography

What is a good site for practicing the rules of in-text citations?

• CitationMachine.net

• EasyBib.com

• No red ink.com

• NoodleTools.com

What should you do if you're unsure about the rules of in-text citations?

• Use any format you like

• Guess the rules

• Skip using in-text citations

• Check with your librarian or teacher

What grade level is this quiz suitable for?

• Grade 12

• Grade 6

• Grade 9

• Grade 3