Citations

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, typically used in academic writing to give credit to the original author and allow readers to locate the source.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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The purpose of an in-text citation is to acknowledge the source of information or ideas within the text, providing credibility and allowing readers to find the full reference in the bibliography.

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What information is typically included in a citation?

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A citation usually includes the author's name, title of the work, publication place, publisher, and year of publication.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account (e.g., a novel, diary, or interview), while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources (e.g., a book review or analysis).

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What is the correct format for citing a book in APA style?

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Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of the book. Publisher.

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What is the correct format for citing a book in MLA style?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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'Et al.' is a Latin term meaning 'and others,' used in citations when a work has multiple authors, typically after the first author's name.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources is important to avoid plagiarism, give credit to original authors, and provide readers with the information needed to find the sources.

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What is a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of all the sources cited in a work, usually found at the end of a document.

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What is a works cited page?

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A works cited page is a list of sources that were directly referenced in a text, formatted according to a specific citation style.