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Harvard Style Referencing Practice 2

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
In-text citations are ____________________ source citations.
a)
the same thing as
b)
different from
2.

Source citations are included at the bottom of the paper on what is known in Harvard Style as the _________________ page.

a)

Bibliography

b)

Sources

c)

References

d)

Quoted Works

3.
In-text citations appear where in the paper? 
a)
at the end
b)
throughout
c)
at the beginning
d)
nowhere
4.
In-text citations are longer than source citations.
a)
True
b)
False
5.

The ___________ year and page number are included in direct in-text citations.

a)

author's last name

b)

author's first name

c)

URL

d)

number of the edition

6.
If the author's last name is used in the sentence, then you ______ need it in the parentheses (for an in-text citation). 
a)
do
b)
don't
7.

Harvard Style uses commas to separate the author, year and page number - like this - (Adames, 2020, p. 15).

a)

true

b)

false

8.

If you are using a Web site & don't have an author to cite, what do you do for an in-text citation?

a)

use the title of the article, and PUT IT IN ALL CAPS

b)

use the name of the Website instead.

c)

use the URL

d)

just skip it and do nothing

9.
What do we call facts that can be found in numerous places and are likely to be known by a lot of people? 
a)
plagiarism
b)
quoting
c)
paraphrasing
d)
common knowledge
10.
Martin Luther King was known for his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Why is this sentence considered common knowledge? 
a)
Because it is about a famous person.
b)
Because it is about a common person.
c)
Because it is information that is generally known.
d)
Because it is about MLK
11.
When you ___________, you are using someone's exact words, and you must use quotation marks. 
a)
borrow
b)
plagiarize
c)
quote
d)
paraphrase
12.
When you paraphrase, you are using someone's ideas, and not their exact words. Do you still need to cite your source? 
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
only sometimes
13.

Identify the correct direct citation quotation for this source: Tannen, D, 1998. The argument culture. Toronto: Random House.

a)

Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen,1998, p. 7).

b)

Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (p. 7).

c)

Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (The argument culture,(1998, p. 7).

d)

Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen 7).

14.

Using quotations fairly. The original quotation from Jeremy Black, a film critic, reads “This film can be said to be many things, but one of the things it is not is funny.” Which is fair use of this quotation?

a)

"Jeremy Black (2002) claims that this movie is “many things…[including] funny.

b)

Jeremy Black (2002) insists that “[t]his film…is not…funny.”

c)

Jeremy Black (2002) has called the film “funny".

d)

"Jeremy Black (2002) claims that “[t]his film can be said to be many things[;]…one of the things it is is funny.”

15.

Using source materials fairly: The original quotation from Bob Simpson on a website reads “Although some people believe the Lamborgotti Fasterossa is the fastest car in the world, others name the Ferrari as the fastest.” Which is an unfair and misleading use of this quotation? e Materials Fairly:

a)

If we compare Italian cars, “some people believe the Lamborgotti Fasterossa is the fastest car in the world, [while] others name the Ferrari as the fastest” (Simpson, 2006).

b)

Bob Simpson (2006) claims that “[a]lthough some people believe the Lamborgotti Fasterossa is the fastest car in the world, others name the Ferrari as thE fastest.”

c)

According to one race car driver, “[a]lthough some people believe the Lamborgotti Fasterossa is the fastest car in the world, others name the Ferrari as the fastest” (Simpson, 2006).

d)

Bob Simpson (2006) claims that “the Lamborgotti Fasterossa is the fastest car in the world, [but] others name the Ferrari as the fastest.”

16.

Identify the correct direct quote in text citation for this source: Keaveney, S. (2004). “When MTV Goes CEO.” In D. Brundage & M. Lahey (Eds.), Acting on words (pp. 99-103). Toronto: Pearson

a)

According to Keaveney, “Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future”(103).

b)

According to Keaveney, “Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future (Keaveney, 2004, p. 103).

c)

According to Keaveney, “Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future” (Brundage and Lahey, 2004, p. 103).

d)

According to Keaveney , “Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future” (2004, p. 103).

17.

Is a

reference needed when quoting from a published source?

a)

Yes

b)

NO

18.

Is a reference needed when using statistics or other data that is freely available from a publicly accessible website?

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

Is a reference needed when summarizing the cause of undisputed past events and where there is agreement by most commentators on cause and effect.

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

Is a reference needed when paraphrasing a definition found on a website and when no writer, editor or author’s name is shown

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.

Is a reference needed when summarizing or paraphrasing the ideas of a key commentator or author, but taken from a secondary source, e.g. general reference book

a)

Yes

b)

No

22.

Is reference needed when summarizing in a concluding paragraph of your assignment what you discussed and referenced earlier in your text?

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

Is reference needed when including in your assignment photographs or graphics that are freely available on the Internet and where no named photographer or originator is shown?

a)

Yes

b)

No

24.

Is a reference needed when emphasizing an idea you have read that you feel makes an important contribution to the points made in your assignment?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

Is reference needed when summarizing undisputed and commonplace facts about the world?

a)

Yes

b)

No

26.

I didn’t reference the source in the text of the assignment because I put the source in the reference list/Bibliography. You should have referenced because?

a)

Any source that has played a significant contribution to your assignment must be fully referenced

b)

Sources came from work produced by someone else and not by you and so needed to be properly referenced.

c)

Readers need to match in-text citations with the full details of sources in a list of references

d)

I didn’t reference the source because it just gave me ideas to use in my assignment; I changed most of words in the article to my own.

27.

I didn’t reference the source because I found this theory on a Wiki Internet site; anyone can contribute to these, and no particular author is named. You should have referenced because?

a)

Readers need to match in-text citations with the full details of sources in a list of references.

b)

The source of all data like this must be fully referenced.

c)

If you do use a secondary source, it needs to be properly referenced

d)

I didn’t reference the source because it just gave me ideas to use in my assignment; I changed most of words in the article to my own.

28.

I didn’t reference the source because the statistics were taken from a government website - there for the whole world to see and use. You should have referenced because?

a)

Readers need to match in-text citations with the full details of sources in a list of references

b)

The source of all data like this must be fully referenced.

c)

Sources came from work produced by someone else and not by you and so needed to be properly referenced.

d)

I didn’t reference the source because it just gave me ideas to use in my assignment; I changed most of words in the article to my own.

29.

I didn’t reference the source of the definition because it was from a tutor handout; everyone in class was given a copy. I should have referenced because?

a)

Readers need to match in-text citations with the full details of sources in a list of references

b)

I didn’t reference the source because it just gave me ideas to use in my assignment; I changed most of words in the article to my own.

c)

This came from work produced by someone else and not by you and so needs to be properly referenced.

d)

The source of all data like this must be fully referenced.

30.

I didn’t reference the source because no author or writer’s name was shown on the website. I should have referenced because?

a)

Readers need to match in-text citations with the full details of sources in a list of references.

b)

You should cite and reference the name of the originator of the source, which can be a name of an organization

c)

I didn’t reference the source because it just gave me ideas to use in my assignment; I changed most of words in the article to my own.

d)

The source of all data like this must be fully referenced.

31.

Which is the correct reference for a book?

a)

Neville,C., 2010. The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism,Maidenhead, Open University Press.

b)

Neville,C., 2010. The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism, Maidenhead, Open University Press.

32.

Which one is a correct reference for a book with two or more authors?

a)

McCarthey E., William, D. and Pascale, George. 1997. Basic

marketing, Sydney, Irwin.

b)

McCarthey,E., William, D. and Pascale, G., 1997. Basic marketing, Sydney, Irwin.

33.

Which is the correct reference for a book in the second or subsequent edition?

a)

Drafke, M., 2009. 10th edition, The human side of organizations, New Jersey, Pearson.

b)

Drafke, M., 2009. The human side of organizations, 10th edition, New Jersey,Pearson

34.

Which is the correct reference for a book in the second or subsequent edition?

a)

Drafke, M., 2009. 10th edition, The human side of organizations, New Jersey, Pearson.

b)

Drafke, M., 2009. The human side of organizations, 10th edition, New Jersey,Pearson

35.

Which is the correct reference for an E-book?

a)

Parisi,L. (2013) Contagious Architecture: Computation,

Aesthetics, and Space (E-book) Cambridge, MIT Press

b)

Parisi,L. (2013) Contagious Architecture: Computation, Aesthetics, and Space (E-book) Cambridge, MIT Press.

Available at https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/contagious-architecture [Accessed on 24 June 2016]

36.
When paraphrasing, you DO NOT explain the ideas in your own words.
a)
True
b)
False
37.

You must summarize a direct quote in YOUR OWN words.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What is an example of deliberate plagiarism?

a)

Buying or downloading a paper that someone else has written and passing it off as your own.

b)

Writing in your diary.

c)

Brainstorming Ideas

d)

Buying the same shirt as your friend.

39.
A direct quote includes___________.
a)
the author's EXACT words.
b)
the author's words with small changes to make it sound like someone else. 
40.

When you paraphrase__________.

a)

You summarize the main idea of something in your own words.

b)

You write exactly what the author said and add quotation marks.

c)

You give credit to yourself for the idea.

41.

If you read a paper written by someone else and then re-write it in your own words, do you still have to cite it?

a)

Yes

b)

No

42.
What can you do to avoid plagiarism? 
a)
Cite your source within your essay. 
b)
Include a Work's Cited page.
c)
Use quotation marks.
d)
All of the above.
43.

Does the following sentence need to be cited?

"A baby dog is called a puppy."

a)

No, because it is common knowledge.

b)

Yes, you have to cite ALL information.

c)

Yes, because it's someone else's idea.

44.
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? 
a)
Writing down your own ideas.
b)
Writing an essay in your own words.
c)
Copying words from a book and using them as your own.
d)
Singing along with the radio.
45.

What is common knowledge?

a)

Knowledge that the average person would know without having to look it up.

b)

Knowledge that you would only know if you are in college.

c)

Information that most people DO NOT know.

46.

True or false? Only direct quotes need to be cited.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Intellectual Property refers to:

a)

A piece of land

b)

The ownership of an idea or design by the person who created it

c)

Owning your clothes

d)

A citation

48.

What is the definition of an in-text citation?

a)

A paraphrased sentence from the source you consulted

b)

A summarized sentence from the source you consulted

c)

Your opinion on the topic

d)

A brief reference within your text that indicates the source you consulted

49.

What would an in text citation look like if the article you are citing has the authors "James Smith and Teresa Brown " and the information from 2010 is on page 358?

a)

(Smith, 2010, p.358).

b)

(Smith, et al., 2010, p.358).

c)

(Smith and Brown, 2010, p. 358).

d)

(Smith and Brown)..

50.

What does "et al." mean after the author's name in a citation?

a)

That is the author's middle initials

b)

There are 4 or more authors who wrote this paper

c)

Eternity Always

d)

The author is a doctor

51.

Choose the correct version of an in-text citation that must be used when paraphrasing from a web-site with an author.

a)

It is said that many Oxford School students like to be called "Oxies" (Adames, 2020).

b)

(Adames, 2020) It is said that many Oxford School students like to be called "Oxies".

c)

It is said that many Oxford School students like to be called "Oxies" Adames (2003).

52.

When multiple authors have written an online journal, the correct citation would be

a)

Simpson and Jones said that they were testing out new experiments (2003).

b)

(Simpson and Jones) stated that they were testing out new experiments (2003).

c)

Simpson and Jones (2003) said that they were testing out new experiments.

53.

When would you not need to use an in text citation?

a)

When you are quoting someone

b)

When you are rewriting someone else's words into your own words

c)

When you are writing about your own opinion or prior knowledge

54.

What is a major red flag about this website when it comes to research?

a)

All the information is incorrect.

b)

The information is out of date.

c)

Anyone can add information so you can't be sure if it is correct or not.

d)

Everything on this website is biased because it gets sponsored by advertisements.

55.

Why is it important to use reliable and credible sources in academic circumstances? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

So that your paper is long enough.

b)

Because it makes your writing more credible.

c)

It makes your writing more professional.

d)

It takes less time.

56.

Why may an author be unreliable? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

They may be writing only their opinion.

b)

They may not have enough credentials/background knowledge on a topic.

c)

They may be getting paid to write.

d)

Because they cite other articles or people in their writing.

57.

What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Date written

b)

Author

c)

Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)

d)

Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)

e)

Length

58.

What is the best and most reliable way to find credible sources?

a)

Google.

b)

Wikipedia.

c)

Social Media.

d)

Online Databases.

59.

What is a peer-reviewed source?

a)

A source that has been reviewed by experts.

b)

A source that has been reviewed by friends.

c)

A source that has been reviewed on Yelp.

d)

A source that has been reviewed by students.

60.
Which of these would need to be cited in a paper:
a)
Snapchat is an app popular with teenagers.
b)
Facebook is a website designed to help keep people in touch.
c)
Instagram was launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom.
d)
Twitter only allows you to type 140 characters per tweet.