Mastering Effective Citation Techniques

Why is it important to use citations in a research paper?

• To make the paper look longer

• To confuse the reader

• To back up your arguments

• To avoid writing your own content

What should you ensure when quoting an authority in your essay?

• The authority is well-known in the field

• The quote is in italics

• The quote is in bold

• The quote is very long

How should a quote be formatted in your paper?

• In italics

• In regular font

• In bold

• In a different color

What should you do if you are quoting from the Internet?

• Use a different font

• Match the formatting of your paper

• Ignore the formatting

• Use a larger font size

What is a key step when transcribing quotes from a book?

• Change the author's name

• Make the quote longer

• Use a different font

• Check the quote for accuracy multiple times

Why should quotes be kept short and snappy?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paper look longer

• To avoid using too many words

• To keep the reader engaged

What can you use to remove irrelevant portions of a quote?

• Parentheses

• Brackets

• Quotation marks

• Brackets with ellipses

What should you avoid when using quotes in your paper?

• Using short quotes

• Using the same quote twice

• Using quotes from books

• Using quotes from the Internet

What is the role of good quotes in an essay?

• To serve as backup dancers

• To make the essay look longer

• To confuse the reader

• To replace your arguments

What should you do after choosing a quote?

• Explain why you chose it

• Use it multiple times

• Ignore it

• Change it