Paraphrasing and Citation Quiz

What does paraphrasing mean?

• Using exact words from a source

• Putting information into your own words

• Summarizing a text

• Citing a source

Which of the following is a tip for effective paraphrasing?

• Only change a few words

• Avoid citing the source

• Read the original text carefully

• Use the same sentence structure

What should you always do when paraphrasing?

• Use quotation marks

• Cite the source

• Rewrite the original text

• Change the meaning

In MLA format, what is the correct way to cite a book?

• Publisher, Year. Last Name, First Name. Title of Book.

• Title of Book. Last Name, First Name. Year, Publisher.

• Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

• First Name Last Name. Year. Title of Book.

What is the main idea of the example about Benjamin Franklin?

• He was a scientist

• He helped draft the Constitution

• He was a Founding Father

• He invented electricity

Which citation style is commonly used in humanities?

• APA

• MLA

• Chicago

• Harvard

What is the correct format for an in-text citation in MLA?

• (Author's Last Name year)

• (Author's Last Name, year, page number)

• (Author's Last Name page number)

• (Author's First Name page number)

What is the title of the list of sources in APA format?

• References

• Source List

• Works Cited

• Bibliography

What is the correct way to format an author's name in APA?

• Last Name, First Name

• First Name Last Name

• Initials, Last Name

• Last Name, Initials

What is the purpose of the Great Wall of China according to the text?

• To mark the border

• To protect against invasions

• To provide a trade route

• To serve as a tourist attraction