WorksheetsCiting Sources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What are common citation styles?
APA, MLA, and Chicago
Harvard, Vancouver, and Turabian
IEEE, ACS, and ASA
CSE, AIP, and NLM
What is a primary source?
A summary of events from a textbook.
An original document or firsthand account.
A secondary analysis of data.
A fictional representation of historical events.
Why is it important to cite sources?
To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original authors.
To make the text longer and more complex.
To confuse the reader with unnecessary information.
To show off knowledge of various topics.
What does citing let your teachers know?
That you did your research.
That you completed the assignment.
That you understand the topic.
That you followed the instructions.
What does citing do?
It gives credit to the author.
It summarizes the main points of a text.
It provides a personal opinion on the topic.
It lists all the references used in a paper.
What is a citation?
A reference to a source of information.
A type of bibliography format.
A method of summarizing content.
A way to plagiarize effectively.
What is an example of a credible source?
Social media posts
Academic journals, books, and official websites.
Personal blogs
Online forums
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
Quoting involves summarizing the main ideas of a source, while paraphrasing uses the exact words.
Quoting uses the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing rephrases the information.
Quoting is only used in academic writing, while paraphrasing is used in casual writing.
Quoting and paraphrasing are the same and can be used interchangeably.
Using information from other people without crediting them is called ____________.
Plagiarism
Citation
Paraphrasing
Referencing
Where can you go to find credible websites for research?
Gwinnett County Library Website
Wikipedia
Personal Blogs
Social Media Platforms
What is a secondary source?
A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources.
A firsthand account of an event.
A document that provides statistical data.
A source that is not credible or reliable.
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?
To list all the sources used in research.
To summarize the main points of a paper.
To provide a bibliography of recommended readings.
To outline the methodology of the research.
What is the role of a citation style?
To provide a consistent format for citing sources.
To summarize the main ideas of a text.
To analyze the author's writing style.
To provide a list of all books ever published.
What is the consequence of plagiarism?
It can lead to academic penalties and loss of credibility.
It can improve one's writing skills.
It is a way to gain recognition in academic circles.
It has no significant impact on one's career.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To restate information in your own words.
To summarize information in a shorter form.
To quote someone else's words directly.
To analyze the meaning of a text.
