All about citations, reference & Biblography

What is a reference?

• A) A brief summary of a book

• B) A detailed list of sources used in a work

• C) A personal opinion

What does a citation provide?

• A) A summary of the entire book

• B) Specific details about where information was found

• C) A list of all books in a library

Which of the following is included in a bibliography?

• A) Only books used for quotes

• B) A list of all sources consulted for a project

• C) Only online articles

What is a primary source?

• A )source that analyzes other works

• B) A firsthand account of an event

• C) A type of research paper

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A) A diary entry

• B) A newspaper article from the day of an event

• C) A textbook summarizing historical events

Which is NOT a characteristic of a citation?

• A) Includes author name

• B) Provides a page number

• C) Summarizes the entire book

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A) An interview with a witness to an event

• B)A biography of a scientist

• C) A summary of research studies

What is the purpose of a reference list?

• A) To provide detailed information about the sources used

• B) To summarize the author's opinions

• C) To list all books in the library

Which of the following best describes secondary sources?

• A) They provide firsthand accounts.

• B) They analyze and interpret primary sources.

• C) They are not reliable for research.

What type of information can you find in a bibliography?

• A) Only the titles of books

• B) Complete details of all sources cited and consulted

• C) Personal thoughts about the sources