Citing Sources and Reference Management

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of clearly distinguishing between information from sources and personal statements in a text. It provides three rules: cite sources early, use citations actively, and always include page references for quotations. A tip is given to copy full citations from reliable sources. Following these guidelines helps avoid plagiarism.

Why is it important to distinguish between your own statements and those from sources?

• To make the text more complex

• To increase the length of the text

• To avoid confusion about the origin of information

• To make the text more interesting

What is the first rule for citing sources?

• Refer to the source only if it is a book

• Do not refer to the source at all

• Refer to the source immediately when you begin to cite it

• Refer to the source at the end of the paragraph

What happens if you delay referring to a source?

• The source becomes more credible

• The text becomes more engaging

• The reader will understand the text better

• The reader might get confused about who says what

How can you actively use citations in your text?

• By ignoring the author's name

• By integrating the author's name into the sentence or using parentheses

• By only using footnotes

• By placing the author's name at the end of the text

What should always be included in a quotation?

• The author's biography

• A page reference

• The publication's cover image

• The author's email address

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in direct quotations?

• To make the text look fancy

• To indicate the exact words from the source

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight important points

What is a key tip for copying citations from online sources?

• Use special software to copy citations

• Copy the full citation directly from sources like Google Scholar

• Only copy the author's name

• Avoid copying citations from online sources

What should you ensure when pasting a citation into your reference list?

• That it is in bold

• That it is incomplete

• That it includes stylistic elements like italics

• That it is in a different language

Why are journal article references easier to copy?

• They are shorter

• They are more interesting

• They are less detailed

• They are generally complete and correct

What should you do if a citation is missing information?

• Edit it to ensure completeness

• Ignore it

• Use it as is

• Delete it