WorksheetsCRJ 4680 Senior Seminar FA26 Post Test
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What two pieces of information should you always include in an in-text citation?
Author
Title
Date
Publisher
When quoting a source directly, what additional information needs to be included in your in-text citation?
Publisher's name
Page or Paragraph Number
Author's first name
When should a quote be structured as a block quote in APA format?
If it is 4 lines long or longer
If it is 40 words long or longer
How should you go about paraphrasing a source?
Copy and paste the text you want to paraphrase, then change a few words and phrases around
Read the source until you can explain it to a peer without referencing the source, then paraphrase from memory
How should you begin your research?
Gather background information on potential topics before deciding, then pick a topic & research
Start writing first and find research to fit your writing later
Pick a topic based on vibes, then begin research
What are indications that a source or author is an authority on what they're writing about?
Education or Experience in the subject
Peer Review
Passion for the subject
Confidence
Which of these sources are appropriate for background research when preparing to choose a topic? (Multiple Correct Answers!)
Wikipedia
An encyclopedia, like Encyclopedia Brittannica
A Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Database Research Starters
Which is an example of a relevant source for a research paper about Gun Control?
The Wikipedia article for "Gun Control"
An article about the impact of red flag laws on gun violence rates
A scoping review of medical interventions for gunshot wounds
A review of a book about gun violence
Where can you go to get help with library resources?
Come to Shea Library in person
Email us at shea.library@aic.edu (or email me directly!)
Make a research appointment in person or over Microsoft Teams!
