Citation Practices and Guidelines

The video tutorial by Seneca Libraries highlights five common citation mistakes and how to fix them. It covers the importance of using in-text citations, the need to cite sources throughout a paragraph, adhering to MLA and APA formatting rules, correctly citing images, and double-checking automatically generated citations. The tutorial provides practical tips and resources to help students avoid these mistakes and improve their citation skills.

What is the primary purpose of in-text citations?

• To list all sources at the end of the paper

• To enhance the word count of the paper

• To include short quotes or paraphrases within the text

• To provide a summary of the paper

Why is it insufficient to cite only at the end of a paragraph?

• It is against MLA rules

• It doesn't clearly indicate where the source material begins

• It makes the paragraph too long

• It makes the paper less interesting

What is a lead-in sentence used for?

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To provide a transition between topics

• To indicate the start of a new section

• To smoothly integrate citations within a paragraph

What is a common formatting rule in both MLA and APA styles?

• Double spacing the entire document

• Including a title page

• Using footnotes for citations

• Using single spacing throughout the document

What is a hanging indent?

• An indent used for the first line of a paragraph

• An indent used for the second and subsequent lines of a citation

• An indent used for block quotes

• An indent used for the title of the paper

When citing an image, what should you ensure?

• That the image is placed at the end of the document

• That the image is cited even if no attribution is needed

• That the image is in color

• That the image is cited only if it is from a book

What should you do if you find an image on Google?

• Use the image without citation

• Cite Google as the source

• Only use images from books

• Check the Creative Commons license and cite the original website

What is a potential issue with using citation generators?

• They are too expensive

• They may contain errors

• They are always accurate

• They are not available online

What should you do after using a citation generator?

• Ignore the generated citations

• Use a different citation style

• Double-check the citations for accuracy

• Submit your paper immediately

What is the benefit of using Seneca's online guides?

• They provide free access to books

• They offer tips and tricks for accurate citations

• They are only available to Seneca students

• They write your paper for you