Citing Evidence in Academic Writing

What is the main purpose of this video lesson?

• To teach how to write a thesis

• To explain the plot of 'Divergent'

• To teach how to cite evidence

• To discuss the importance of reading

Which of the following is NOT a technique for citing evidence?

• Directly quoting

• Paraphrasing

• Summarizing

• Analyzing

When summarizing evidence, what should you focus on?

• Author's biography

• Detailed descriptions

• Exact words from the text

• The main idea

What should be included in a parenthetical citation?

• Book title and chapter number

• Author's last name and page number

• Author's first name and page number

• Publisher and year of publication

Why is it important to use a variety of techniques when citing evidence?

• To make the paper longer

• To show off vocabulary skills

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid repetition and provide specific information

What is the first step in citing evidence according to the video?

• Choosing a book

• Writing the conclusion

• Reading the introduction

• Finding the thesis

In the example from 'Divergent', what does Tris learn from her aptitude test?

• She belongs to one faction

• She has no aptitude

• She is divergent, fitting into multiple factions

• She should leave her society

How should you integrate a direct quote into your writing?

• By copying the entire sentence

• By introducing and explaining the quote

• By using only the first word

• By placing it at the end of the paragraph

What is the main difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

• Paraphrasing uses exact words, summarizing does not

• Paraphrasing focuses on main ideas, summarizing on details

• Paraphrasing keeps details, summarizing focuses on main ideas

• Paraphrasing is shorter than summarizing

When is it acceptable to omit a parenthetical citation?

• When the citation is at the end of the paragraph

• When the author is well-known

• When the quote is very short

• When the page number is mentioned in the text