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if you forget to put quotation marks!s around a direct quote, it is still considered plagiarism
true
paraphrasing information is a shorter way to cite research than summarizing it?
true
the thesis statement is usually found at the end of the introduction paragraph
true
to avoid plagiarizing while paraphrasing, you should not look at the information from the original source
true
using someone else's paper and turning it in as your own is considered plagiarism
true
if you use colloquialisms like "photobomb" or trite words like "good", "very", and "said", you might lose points for which trait of writing?
word choice
Which of the following is Most credible domain name?
Gov
Which of the following examples correctly demonstrates ( where to put a period) in a direct quote?
My teacher instructed, "Make sure to study for finals" (Smith).
Other names for in-text citations include ( two answers )
parenthetical citations. or internal citations.
______________ is the name for a category of sources that are published on a regular basis and can usually be counted on as a credible source.
periodicals
if you are writing a research paper and fail to format the first page according to MLA guidelines, which category would it impact?
presentation
What do you include in an in-text citation to indicate that you are citing an indirect quote?
qtd. in
Awkward, repetitive, and wordy sentences will result in a loss of points for which trait of writing?
sentence fluency
in what order should the following pieces of information appear on the first page of your essay?
students name; teacher's name; class; date.
What is wrong with the following online magazine article citation? "Corporate America's No. 1 Gun For Hire." Kaplan, David A. Fortune. 1 Nov. 2010: 81-95. Web.4 April 2016.
the authors last name should be listed first.
Et al. is used in an internal citation when
the source has three or more author's. * but when you have 2 authors use the last names from each.
according to MLA format, where should the header be located on the page
top right
which of the following is not necessary in the introduction of an essay?
topic sentence
Summarized facts and paraphrased facts are cited the same way
true
after paraphrasing or summarizing research you should always double check the source to make sure the content is accurate .
true
direct quotes should be introduced with a colon or a comma
true
directly quoted research should be introduced with a signal phrase?
true
if I include the authors name in the sentence , I don't need it in the internal citation
true
if you do not establish your authority as an informed writer by clearly establishing your sources credibility, you would lose points for which trait of writing?
word choice.
article titles are:
"put in quotation marks"
The proper way to format an internal citation for a direct quote from Lord of the Flies is demonstrated in which example below l?
( Golding 119)
Which of the examples correctly demonstrates (how to punctuate) a direct quote
According to Atticus, "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird" (Lee 119).
How do I format the works cited page?
The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line (if any) should be indented one-half inch. The entire page should be double spaced.
If I want to omit ( leave out) words from a source in a direct quotation, how do I do that?
Use ellipses (...)
What is jargon?
Vocabulary that is specific to a certain field and that needs to be briefly explained for the audience's benefit in a research paper.
To simply the process, when you are deciding if a source is credible, you are...
Deciding whether the author is an expert in the field.
Any of the following except which one could be an appropriate attention getter?
Did you know...?
This is the stage where you write or type the first copy of your paper.
Drafting
At this point, you proofread your essay for conventional errors.
Editing
Which of the following combinations reflects the correct order for the stages of the writing process?
Pre-writing; drafting; revising; editing; publishing.
During this stage of the writing process, it is important to establish your purpose and audience.
Prewriting
This is known as the brainstorming stage of the writing process.
Prewriting
This is the stage where you print your essay and submit it.
Publishing.
Provide that all information for a source is available, an entry on a Works Cited page starts with
The last name of the author of the work
Which of the following choices is the correct way to punctuate the end of a sentence that contains research?
This is the end of sentence ( "How Studies" )
if you use slang or 1st/ 2nd person pronouns in a formal Essay, you will be deducted points for which trait?
Word choice or voice.
The best place to look for a credible source is
a database
which of the following is not a requirement for embedding direct quotes in your writing
a paragraphsed or summarized version of the direct quote.
the best place to look for a credible source is...
database.
I should end my sentence containing research with a period before using an internal citation
false
information that is considered common knowledge still has to be cited
false
it is acceptable to copy information from a source for your Paper as long as you insert synonyms
false
it is acceptable to list sources on the Works Cited page that are not cited within the essay
false
proper MLA format indicates that you should press "Enter" twice between paragraphs
false
the title of your type essay should be centered justified , bolded, and underlined.
false
you do not need an in-text citation when you paraphrase... only when you directly quote.
false
if a writer has a weak thesis statement, he or she would be deducted points for which trait of writing?
ideas
During this stage, you make changes to the content of your essay.
Revising
During this stage, you add , rearrange, remove, and replace information, including research.
Revising.
if you only use one supporting detail to defend each argument in your essay, which trait would be insufficient?
ideas
Which of the following is the correct way to punctuated a novel, movie, or periodical when typing an essay?
italicize
When typing, titles of websites, magazines, and scholarly journals are:
italicized.
At least how many lines is a long quotation that needs block formatting
4
if you have multiple typos, spelling errors, and run-on sentences, which category would be impacted?
conventions
A works cited page
lists the sources cited in the essay alphabetically.
if your essay does not have clear separation between paragraphs and lacks transitional words/ phrases, which category would be affected?
organization
In-text citations are required for
a. paragraphsed research. b. directly quoted research. c. summarized research. (all of the above)
In-text citations ideally include:
a. the author's last name and page number. d. a shortened version of the title and the page number. A or D, depending on whether or not there is an author.
________ are large digital storage areas that contain many credible sources. Educational institutions and libraries pay for these subscription,and students must have usernames and passwords to access them
databases