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WorksheetsWeek 3 T2: Citation and References
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of referencing in academic writing?
To acknowledge the ideas of others and establish the authority of the work
To confuse the reader with complex citations
To show that the writer has original ideas
To make the essay or report longer
What does referencing allow you to do in your essay?
Only criticize other's ideas
Ignore the arguments and positions of others
Only agree with other's ideas
Engage with arguments and positions by describing, criticizing, agreeing, and showing similarities or differences
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use references in your work?
To acknowledge the ideas of others
To show you have read relevant materials
To support your arguments with statistics, facts, and examples
To make your work look more professional
What is considered common knowledge in academic writing?
Information that most adults would be aware of
Personal opinions on a subject
Detailed statistical data from recent studies
The latest findings in a niche field of study
What is the correct way to reference using the Harvard style?
Randomly throughout the essay as footnotes
Only a reference list at the end of the essay
Only in-text citations in the body of the essay
In-text citations in the body of the essay and a reference list at the end
What is NOT common knowledge and requires referencing?
In 2003, 160 million Chinese people owned a mobile phone
Technology has changed the way people communicate
Many countries have a democratic system of government
Water is essential for life
What is the primary function of in-text citations?
To decorate the essay
To mention the original source of information directly in the essay
To provide a detailed biography of cited authors
To list all the sources at the end of the essay
Why must you reference all material used from all sources?
To increase the word count of your essay
To make the essay more interesting
To acknowledge your sources and establish the authority of your work
Because it is optional but recommended
What does the Harvard referencing system consist of?
A contents page and in-text citations
In-text citations and a reference list
A reference list and an abstract
Only a bibliography at the start of the document
What should Harvard in-text citations consist of?
month of publication
family name
year of publication
first name
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However, as marine biologists Eliot and Melville (2022, p.69) explain, this assertion is flawed because park research is only useful for understanding more about captive animals not wild animals.
What type of citation is this?
author emphasised
information emphasised
However, this assertion is flawed because park research is only useful for understanding more about captive animals not wild animals (Eliot & Melville 2022, p.69).
Information emphasised
Author emphasised
Remember! When using a direct quotation, it should be no longer than HOW many words?
15
20
25
30
According to Eliot and Melville (2022, p. 106) the dolphins and whales in these parks are kept in ‘distressingly small, cramped ponds’.
Select the TYPE of citation!
Author emphasised
Information emphasised
The dolphins and whales in these parks are kept in ‘distressingly small, cramped ponds’ (Eliot & Melville 2022, p.106)
What type is this citation?
Author emphasised
Information emphasised
When you paraphrase, you must include ... (select 3!)
family name of the author/s
type of source (journal, article, book, etc.)
year of publication
page number
title of book / website / article / textbook, etc.
What should you finish BEFORE Sunday?
my dinner
PT1 Quiz
a masterplan for world domination
What should you do BEFORE Tutorial 2?
Discuss weekend plans
Homework (Lesson 3!)
ALL Lessons!
Discuss position on 5 questions
