Including Sources Ethically

When introducing a direct quote, what information typically follows the author's name and a verb like "states" or "writes"?

• The direct quote, followed by the page number in parentheses.

• A summary of the quote in your own words.

• The author's biography.

• A counter-argument to the quote.

After introducing and presenting a quote, what is the next crucial step in academic writing?

• Move on to the next point in your argument.

• Explain the quote in your own words.

• Find another quote to support the same idea.

• Critique the author's writing style.

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When paraphrasing a source, what information is typically included in the in-text citation?

• The full title of the article.

• The author's name and page number.

• A summary of the main argument.

• The publication date.

Besides explicitly stating the author and article title at the beginning of a sentence, what is another way to introduce a source when quoting or paraphrasing?

• Only include the page number at the end of the sentence.

• Mention the publication (e.g., a medical journal) if it's well-respected and known to the audience.

• Use a footnote for all source information.

• Omit source information if the idea is common knowledge.