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When might it be preferable to use direct quotations rather than summarizing or paraphrasing?

It is better when you want to share the author's original words.

Which of the following statements about an annotated bibliography is TRUE?

An annotated bibliography may contain a summary of a source, evaluation of a source, description of the possible uses of a source for your work, or all of these elements.

How can writing an outline help you synthesize information?

An outline can help you synthesize information by piecing together ideas from multiple sources to establish how they inform your overall argument.

When you synthesize information, you:

Are combining information from multiple sources to form new conclusions.

Which of the following components comes first in an APA book citation?

Author

Which of the following components comes first in an MLA citation?

Author

What is the purpose of bridge sentences in the body of your research paper?

Bridge sentences ensure a smooth transition between paragraphs in the body.

How can writing an outline help you synthesize information?

By piecing together ideas from multiple sources to discover how they inform your overall argument

Which of the following is a part of academic integrity?

Clearly discerning your work from the work of others

______________ is an intellectual property protection that grants a creator control over their creations.

Copyright

Most citation details can be found on a book's:

Copyright page.

Select the example that Best represents synthesizing information:

Developing your unique perspective on immigration reform based on your reading of several articles and conversations with friends.

True or False: You do not have to cite your source if you rewrite the sentence in your own words.

False

For which area of study is MLA commonly used?

Humanities

Which of the examples below is an example of plagiarism?

I reuse my own history paper from last semester for a humanities class this semester.

For an in-text citation of a book, where should a page number always appear?

In parentheses

Where is it appropriate to include an in-text citation?

In the body of your paper

What are the two types of citations used in APA style?

In-text and reference list

Which of the following statements about the writing process is TRUE?

Linking your arguments back to your thesis will help your paper stay organized and focused.

What should be included in the body of your research paper?

Multiple paragraphs, topic sentences, bridge sentences, examples that support the main idea

Outlining is useful because:

Outlining is a practical way to organize your research and an important early step toward synthesizing your ideas in a thoughtful and logical order.

Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is TRUE?

Paraphrasing involves taking a direct quote and rephrasing it in your own words.

Pick the best answer to describe why citations matter.

Show your teacher you've developed your own, original ideas based on the knowledge of experts who came before you.

Which of the following subject areas uses APA citations?

Social Sciences

The responsibility of academic integrity ultimately falls on:

Students.

Which of the following statements about summarizing is TRUE?

Summarizing entails identifying the central ideas of a piece and stating them in your own words.

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion of your research paper?

Summary of the paper, restatement of the thesis, expansion of main idea

What is the purpose of a literature review?

To describe and summarize the current scholarship in a specific field on a particular topic

True or False: A student may be expelled if they are caught plagiarizing.

True

True or False: MLA encourages adding an "accessed date" for online sources.

True

Where can you find the source listed in an in-text citation?

Works Cited page

When do you need to cite your sources?

You need to cite your source whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize.

Which of the following components help make a successful research paper?

Your own original ideas. Facts that you've gathered during your research. Citations. Correct: All of the above.

Which of the following is a resource that can help you with your writing?

Your professor, Your school's writing center, and A librarian

Which of the following statements about your thesis statement is TRUE?

Your thesis statement should answer the research question of your paper.