Citations and Footnoting Techniques

The video tutorial explains how to use direct quotations and citations in academic writing. It covers the principles of direct quotation, the use of footnoting and house style, and the techniques for in-text and parenthetical citations. The tutorial also discusses the importance of signal tags in introducing quotations.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• How to format a bibliography

• How to do direct quotation and citation

• How to edit a video

• How to write an essay

Which essay is used as an example in the tutorial?

• Robots in Modern Society

• The Impact of Language on Communication

• Effects on Social Relationships on People's Acceptance of Robots

• Effects of Technology on Society

What style is the footnoting in the essay described as?

• Chicago

• House style

• MLA

• APA

What is the purpose of footnoting in the essay?

• To provide additional information

• To cite sources

• To summarize the essay

• To list references

What is crucial when using direct quotations?

• Paraphrasing the text

• Using synonyms

• Ensuring word-for-word accuracy

• Summarizing the text

What should you do after copying and pasting a quotation?

• Change the font style

• Highlight the text

• Standardize the font and size

• Add a footnote

What is an in-text citation?

• A summary of the source

• A footnote

• A list of all sources used

• A cross-referencing tool to the full source

How should author names be used in in-text citations?

• First name only

• Last name only

• Full name

• Initials only

What should be included in an in-text citation if page numbers are available?

• Chapter numbers

• Page numbers

• Paragraph numbers

• Section numbers

What is a signal tag?

• A type of citation

• A way to introduce a quotation

• A footnote

• A summary of the text