Understanding Textual Citations

In this video, Rocio Carreón introduces the concept of 'citas textuales' or textual citations, explaining their importance in lending credibility to a text and avoiding plagiarism. She outlines the two main types: direct citations, which involve quoting an author verbatim, and indirect citations, which involve paraphrasing. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and follow her channel.

What is the primary function of a textual citation?

• To entertain the reader

• To support and verify information

• To summarize the text

• To confuse the audience

Why is it important to cite sources in your work?

• To make the text longer

• To avoid plagiarism

• To impress the reader

• To add unnecessary details

What is the consequence of not citing sources?

• Improving writing skills

• Gaining more readers

• Being accused of plagiarism

• Receiving praise for originality

What is a direct textual citation?

• A critique of the author's style

• A verbatim copy of the author's words

• A summary of the author's ideas

• A fictional account of the author's work

Which format is used for direct textual citations?

• Author's initials, year, page number

• Author's first name, year, page number

• Author's last name, year, page number

• Author's full name, year, page number

What is an indirect textual citation?

• A direct quote from the author

• A paraphrase of the author's ideas

• A list of the author's works

• A fictional story about the author

How should you present an indirect citation?

• By copying the author's words exactly

• By changing the author's name

• By using your own words to express the author's ideas

• By ignoring the author's original meaning

What should you include when paraphrasing an author's work?

• The author's last name and the year

• The author's first name and the year

• The author's initials and the year

• The author's full name and the year

What action does the creator encourage at the end of the video?

• To write a negative review

• To engage with the video by liking and sharing

• To ignore the content

• To unsubscribe from the channel