Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

This video tutorial from NCC Libraries covers the essentials of Chicago style formatting, including the importance of citing sources, different citation styles, and how to format in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies. It provides detailed instructions on citing books, journal articles, and websites, along with helpful tips and resources for using Chicago style effectively.

Why is it important to cite sources in a research assignment?

• To make the paper look longer

• To allow readers to verify sources

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid using too many words

What is the main reason plagiarism is considered unacceptable?

• It is a form of sharing

• It is a form of creativity

• It is a form of stealing

• It is a form of flattery

Which of the following is NOT a citation style mentioned in the tutorial?

• Chicago

• APA

• Harvard

• MLA

In Chicago style, where can in-text citations be placed?

• In the title page

• In the bibliography only

• At the end of the paper only

• In parentheses, footnotes, or endnotes

What is the primary difference between footnotes and endnotes?

• Endnotes are at the bottom of the page, footnotes are at the end of the paper

• Footnotes are at the bottom of the page, endnotes are at the end of the paper

• Endnotes are more detailed

• Footnotes are longer

What information is essential for creating a footnote or endnote for a book?

• Author, title, publisher, and date

• Author, title, and page number only

• Title, publisher, and URL

• Date and page number only

When citing a journal article, what additional information is needed compared to a book?

• The journal's volume and issue number

• The journal's editor

• The author's middle name

• The journal's cover color

What is a DOI, and why is it preferred over a URL?

• A DOI is a type of URL that is more stable

• A DOI is a type of URL that is less colorful

• A DOI is a type of URL that is more colorful

• A DOI is a type of URL that is less stable

What should you do if a website does not list an author?

• Skip the citation

• Use the website's title as the author

• Use 'Anonymous' as the author

• Use the organization responsible for the content as the author

What is the purpose of using 'ibid' in Chicago style citations?

• To indicate a new source

• To repeat the same source consecutively

• To cite a source from a different paper

• To indicate a missing source