MODULE 5
MLA page layout formatting rules include --- underlining phrases that you want to emphasize. single-spacing the Works Cited page. using only a single space after periods between sentences. numbering pages with Roman numbers (I, II, III, etc.).
using only a single space after periods between sentences.
Eduardo is discussing the Russian interference in the 2016 national election for his research paper. As he transitions to a discussion of the Mueller report, which phrase best signals his transition to information from the report? --- Robert Mueller, special counsel, found that... On March 24, Attorney General William Barr sent Congress a letter detailing the report's conclusions. Volume 1 of The Mueller Report concludes that the investigation did not find sufficient evidence that the campaign "coordinated or conspired with the Russian government." According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ...
According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ...
Evaluate these two students' strategies to avoid plagiarism. Which one is more effective and why? Bryony looks up all the authors she is going to cite to make sure they are credentialed. She also plans on using mostly quotes instead of paraphrases or summaries, since they are easier to check for accuracy. Candice plans to use a reference management website for her note-taking, and she checks with her professor if she's not sure if a piece of information needs a citation or not. --- Bryony's system is more effective because it helps find the most expert sources; it also helps her avoid common plagiarism errors that happen when paraphrasing and summarizing. Both systems are equally effective, since strategies to avoid plagiarism are unique to the student. Candice's system is more effective because it solves the root problems of plagiarism, and it's always a good decision to ask the professor. Bryony's system is more effective because Candice should not use a reference management website in college-level writing.
Candice's system is more effective because it solves the root problems of plagiarism, and it's always a good decision to ask the professor.
I have found something posted on the Internet that I am going to include in a paper that I am writing. It is covered by a "Creative Commons" copyright. Since it is, can I consider it "common knowledge" and not cite it in my paper or included it in my references? --- Disagree Agree
Disagree
Ann has written this sentence: Research suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively. This research draws from pages 850-851 from a source named Trakhtenberg, published in 2008. How should Ann include her source in this sentence in APA format? --- Research suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively (Trakhtenberg, 2008, 850-851). Research suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively (Trakhtenberg, 2008, pp. 850-851). Research (Trakhtenberg, 2008) suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively (pp. 850-851). Research (Trakhtenberg) suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively (2008, pp. 850-851).
Research suggests that guided imagery and relaxation techniques have been found to reduce distress and allow the immune system to function effectively (Trakhtenberg, 2008, pp. 850-851).
Your checklist for MLA layout rules should include --- omitting the Oxford comma (the comma before the last item in a list). making sure all your margins are two inches. single-spacing any block quotations double-spacing your heading and Works Cited page.
double-spacing your heading and Works Cited page.
Eva's final interior design project includes a video montage of things she's designed along with a background song by Taylor Swift. She wants to show her presentation in class but is thinking about also including it in her portfolio that she'll use to apply for internships. According to copyright law, is this okay? --- No. Eva cannot not keep the song in her presentation, even for class, because Taylor Swift owns the copyright to the song. Maybe. Because of the Fair Use Doctrine, it is likely okay to keep the Taylor Swift song in her class presentation, but she should not include it in her portfolio presentation because Taylor Swift owns the copyright. Yes. Taylor Swift songs are in the Public Domain, so Eva can use the song however she sees fit. Yes. As long as Eva purchased the song when she downloaded it, she can use it in her presentation.
Maybe. Because of the Fair Use Doctrine, it is likely okay to keep the Taylor Swift song in her class presentation, but she should not include it in her portfolio presentation because Taylor Swift owns the copyright.
Katie is trying to remember how to format a References page in APA format to document her sources. She thinks her References page should be a new page, double-spaced, with the word References centered and bolded at the top. Is Katie correct? --- No, the References page should be single-spaced. No, the References page does not need to be a new page. No, the word References should not be bolded. Yes, Katie has the format correct.
Yes, Katie has the format correct.
Which of the following is NOT a vital characteristic of academic integrity? --- correctly citing sources in a research paper presenting accurate and truthful data completing all work without assistance or help from a TA doing your own work on assignments
completing all work without assistance or help from a TA
Signal Phrase
A phrase is an action verb phrase that connects the source's author with its content. Phrases point the readers to the information from a source. Good [----] phrases can highlight the credentials of an author or source.
Does this template contain all the necessary elements for an APA References entry for a webpage? Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx --- No. It shouldn't include the year: Author, A. A. Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx No. It shouldn't include the URL: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website. Yes. It contains all the necessary elements. No. It should have a period at the end of the entry: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx.
Yes. It contains all the necessary elements.
Complete, Accurate Citations
[---] help demonstrate that you are trustworthy as an author and provide a clear way for a reader to verify your evidence.
Supporting Evidence
[---] is required for any claim. The more relevant evidence that you include, with accurate citation, the more credible your writing will be.
If you find some key information from a source that you want to include in a paraphrase in your writing, you should --- state that author's ideas in your own words. use a direct quote as that's always the most effective way to present evidence from other sources. use a combination of your own words and the authors'. re-write the passage by changing a few key words and phrases.
state that author's ideas in your own words.
Besides the actual entries for each of your sources, what do you need to include on your MLA Works Cited page? --- A header with your last name and page number and the title Works Cited, centered, at the top of the page. The title Works Cited, centered, at the top of the page. A header with your last name and page number and the title Works Cited, centered and bolded, at the top of the page. A header with your first and last name and page number and the title Works Cited, centered, at the top of the page.
A header with your last name and page number and the title Works Cited, centered, at the top of the page.
Citation
The in-text [----] identifies the source and connects the body of your paper with the references or works cited page.
Sergei copies and pastes a passage from one of his sources into his essay. He does not use quotation marks, but he does provide a citation for the source in his references page at the end of the essay. Is this plagiarism, and if so, why? --- This is academically honest and not plagiarism because Sergei included the source in his references page. This is plagiarism. Sergei should have paraphrased the source if he was going to omit quotation marks. Then, as long as he cites the source in his references page, he is not plagiarizing. This is accidental dishonesty but not plagiarism because Sergei was trying to cite the source but didn't know how to do so correctly. This is plagiarism. The reader has no way of knowing that the passage in question comes from the source listed in the references page.
This is plagiarism. The reader has no way of knowing that the passage in question comes from the source listed in the references page.
Which information should be included on an APA References page? --- Only cited sources originating from what is considered to be a primary source Only cited sources from peer-reviewed, scholarly articles Every cited source included in your essay, with the exception of personal communications Every cited source included in your essay, including your personal communications
Every cited source included in your essay, with the exception of personal communications
Which of the following is an accurate way to characterize the similarities and differences between intentional and unintentional plagiarism? --- Intentional plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and unintentional plagiarism is not a violation of academic integrity. Intentional plagiarism is a serious mistake but unintentional plagiarism is not a big deal. They are both types of plagiarism, but intentional plagiarism means that you paid another person or service to help you with your work. Intentional plagiarism and unintentional plagiarism both refer to using another's words or ideas without giving appropriate credit.
Intentional plagiarism and unintentional plagiarism both refer to using another's words or ideas without giving appropriate credit.
summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation.
The source's content comes after the signal phrase.
Debbie wants to use a quotation from Shakespeare ("To be or not to be, that is the question") in the resume she is using for her job applications. Is this okay? --- Yes, since the quotation from Shakespeare is well-known, her use of the quotation is fine and requires no citation. No, Debbie should cite the quotation, so that no one thinks she wrote the passage and thinks she plagiarized. No, since Shakespeare owns the copyright, Debbie should not use this quotation in a public-facing document that is designed to help Debbie earn money. No, since Shakespeare died a long time ago, the work is in Public Domain but it still can't be used for commercial purposes.
Yes, since the quotation from Shakespeare is well-known, her use of the quotation is fine and requires no citation.
Which of the following is NOT part of the goal in synthesis? --- to evaluate your findings to your audience to discuss the existing conversation on a topic to research other ideas on a topic to frame your purpose and argument around a topic
to research other ideas on a topic
Which of the following passages demonstrates a more effective use of quoted material? A - The historian Joan Dilworth notes that "While many medieval weapons were beyond the reach of most soldiers, when their captains paid for them, trebuchets were frighteningly deadly" (25). She goes on to say... B - While Dilworth notes that "trebuchets were frighteningly deadly" (25) in medieval combat, her colleague Dan Morris argues that they had such a low accuracy rate that they weren't actually very effective (46). --- A, because it includes more of the quote, so that the readers can see for themselves what exactly Dilworth has to say about medieval weapons. B, because the author incorporates the first quote (Dilworth) into a larger discussion with another writer (Morris). B, because the author uses two sources (Dilworth and Morris) in the same sentence. A, because it's best to include only one source at a time in your writing so that you don't overwhelm your reader with information.
B, because the author incorporates the first quote (Dilworth) into a larger discussion with another writer (Morris).
Identify the error in the following MLA citation: Jay David Bolter and Richard Grusin. Remediation: Understanding New Media. MIT Press, 1999. --- The city of publication should come before the name of the publisher (Cambridge: MIT Press). The word order of the author's name should be "Bolter, Jay David." Understanding New Media should be underlined. There is nothing wrong with this citation.
The word order of the author's name should be "Bolter, Jay David."
Sue is reading Armaad's rough draft and sees two parenthetical citations in APA style: (McGuigan & Lehrer, 2007) (Jacobson, 1938; Trakhtenberg, 2008) What advice should she give Armaad? --- The citations should be changed to (McGuigan & Lehrer, 2007) and (Jacobson & Trakhtenberg, 2008) xxx None, Armaad has done a good job. The citations should be changed to (McGuigan, 2007; Lehrer, 2007) and (Jacobson, 1938; Trakhtenberg, 2008) The citations should be changed to (McGuigan & Lehrer, 2007) and (Jacobson et al., 2008)
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Eduardo is discussing the Russian interference in the 2016 national election for his research paper. As he transitions to a discussion of the Mueller report, which phrase best signals his transition to information from the report? --- Volume 1 of The Mueller Report concludes that the investigation did not find sufficient evidence that the campaign "coordinated or conspired with the Russian government." On March 24, Attorney General William Barr sent Congress a letter detailing the report's conclusions. Robert Mueller, special counsel, found that... According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ...
According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ...
Arzoo has written the following sentence: Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively." Her quotation comes from page 850 from a source named Trakhtenberg, published in 2008. How should she complete her parenthetical citation in APA format? --- Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively" (Trakhtenberg, 2008, 850). Guided imagery and relaxation techniques (Trakhtenberg) have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively" (2008, p. 850). Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively" (Trakhtenberg). Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively" (Trakhtenberg, 2008, p. 850).
Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to "reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively" (Trakhtenberg, 2008, p. 850).
What MLA citation is in the correct order? --- Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, pp. 524-538, 27, 2009. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, 2009, pp. 524-538. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. Social Science Computer Review, "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing," 27, 2009, pp. 524-538. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. (2009). "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, pp. 524-538.
Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, 2009, pp. 524-538.
What is the main value of citing sources? --- It makes your essay look neat and polished. It lengthens your paper, helping you meet length or word number requirements. It helps your readers find the information quickly from the sources you cite. It gives you the advantage of keeping track of your sources as you organize and draft your writing.
It helps your readers find the information quickly from the sources you cite.
You want to call your mom, a former English professor, and ask her to read through your English essay. Is this an example of academic dishonesty? --- No, because having someone else provide feedback is typically considered an essential step of the writing process. Yes, because you should only get feedback from a peer. Yes, because all steps of the writing process should be completed by one person only. Yes, because all of your work should be your own.
No, because having someone else provide feedback is typically considered an essential step of the writing process.
Plagiarism is not limited to taking something from a book; it also includes stealing ideas from a movie, a professor's lecture, or from an interview on a radio news program. --- False, this is not plagiarism. True, this is plagiarism
True, this is plagiarism
Margot keeps most of her source's original format and words, but she does omit a phrase or two and change the tense of the verbs in a paraphrase she includes in her essay. This is --- an effective way to paraphrase. frowned upon, but is not punishable. an example of plagiarism. academically honest and ok to do.
an example of plagiarism.
Your checklist for MLA layout rules should include --- omitting the Oxford comma (the comma before the last item in a list). double-spacing your heading and Works Cited page. single-spacing any block quotations making sure all your margins are two inches.
double-spacing your heading and Works Cited page.
Eduardo is discussing the Russian interference in the 2016 national election for his research paper. As he transitions to a discussion of the Mueller report, which phrase best signals his transition to information from the report? --- Volume 1 of The Mueller Report concludes that the investigation did not find sufficient evidence that the campaign "coordinated or conspired with the Russian government." Robert Mueller, special counsel, found that... According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ... On March 24, Attorney General William Barr sent Congress a letter detailing the report's conclusions.
According to The Mueller Report, officially titled Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, investigators found that ...
Demonstration of Relevance
Critical thinking and reasoning demonstrate to your reader the significance of your evidence and enhance your credibility.
Which of the following list the correct elements of a paper formatted according to APA guidelines? --- Title page, abstract, body, subsections within the body (without headings), tables and figures, references Cover page, abstract, body, subsections within the body (with headings), tables and figures Cover page, abstract, body, subsections within the body (without headings), tables and figures, conclusion Title page, abstract, body, subsections within the body (with headings), tables and figures, references
Title page, abstract, body, subsections within the body (with headings), tables and figures, references
Why do we follow a standard format for citations? --- Without a standard format, we would be plagiarizing. To keep track of our sources so that we can go back to them as we revise and reorganize our writing. To engage in conversation with the words and ideas of other writers. To make it easy for the reader to understand how our writing engages in conversation with the words and ideas of other writers.
To make it easy for the reader to understand how our writing engages in conversation with the words and ideas of other writers.
You have cut and pasted a lot of information from articles you found on web sites and databases into a Word file on your computer. While writing your essay, you find yourself patching together pieces from different sources, and you have occasionally lost track of which ideas were your own and which were from various articles and websites. You consider going back to the original sources but the prospect is daunting. In any case, you figure that if your professor queries your sources, you can say that you didn't intentionally plagiarize, and this will result in a lesser punishment. --- Disagree Agree
Disagree
Susan is taking two classes this semester and both require research papers. In order to try to manage her workload, Susan plans to use the same topic and research for both classes. Is this a good plan? --- Maybe, but only if Susan speaks to both professors, discusses her plan, and gets their permission to use the same topic and research for both classes. Yes. Completing two research papers in one semester is a big commitment, and Susan is smart to come up with a plan that will allow her to manage her workload. Yes. As long as Susan uses her own words and ideas, she owns her research and writing and can use it for any purpose she chooses. Susan needs to write two research papers; otherwise, she will be cheating herself of the full academic experience of the two different classes. xxx
Maybe, but only if Susan speaks to both professors, discusses her plan, and gets their permission to use the same topic and research for both classes.
Elise has the following citation in her APA References page: Claypool, R. (2012, October 5). Flamingo [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://flic.kr/p/dh7axD. CC BY license.: Why has she included the phrase "CC BY license" in her citation and what does it mean?: --- Elise wants to make clear that her use of this image falls under Fair Use. R. Claypool created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that they are okay to use the image. Elise created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that she is okay with the use of the image. Elise wants to make clear that R. Claypool has given her permission to use the image.
R. Claypool created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that they are okay to use the image.
Armando has completed two in-text citations in APA style. In the first, he has the following parenthetical citation (Kaplan & Richtel, 2019) and in the second, he has the following parenthetical citation (Williams et al., 2013). What information can the reader ascertain from these citations. --- The first text has two authors and the second text has more than two authors. The first text was written by Richtel Kaplan. The first page number is 2019 and the second page number is 2013. The second text was written by Williams in 2013.
The first text has two authors and the second text has more than two authors.
You are peer-reviewing a paper that uses quotation marks around material that the writer has not quoted word for word. The author calls these passages "summaries." What feedback should you give to help this author write a more effective essay? --- If you have the author's material in their own words, direct quotations are far more effective than summaries. You can use quotation marks when you summarize a text, as long as you start your sentence with a phrase like "In this summary..." Summaries are actually overviews of the main ideas of the original text. They don't typically include quotations or word-for-word phrases except for key phrases. The writer should simply remove the quotation marks. As long as the writer hasn't used any word-for-word quotations, the summary should be effective.
Summaries are actually overviews of the main ideas of the original text. They don't typically include quotations or word-for-word phrases except for key phrases.
When you paraphrase an author, you --- critique the author's ideas in your own words. re-state the author's ideas in your own words. re-write the author's ideas by changing a few of the key words. interpret the author's ideas in your own words.
re-state the author's ideas in your own words.
Does this template contain all the necessary elements for an APA References entry for a webpage? Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx --- No. It should have a period at the end of the entry: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx. No. It shouldn't include the year: Author, A. A. Title of page. Website. http://xxxxx Yes. It contains all the necessary elements. No. It shouldn't include the URL: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of page. Website.
Yes. It contains all the necessary elements.
Your friend Randi included this sentence in the middle of a body paragraph in her research paper in MLA format. What is the most useful feedback you can give her to help her improve? In the article "Coca Cola High," West states that, "through a contracted agreement, Coca Cola or Pepsi will give Grove High School the following: 1) a signing bonus of anywhere between 200,000 to 1 million dollars, 2) 40-50% of all vending profits, and 3) needed software, scholarships, and internships (26). [Coca Cola High, Mike West] --- Your citation is incorrect. Revise as follows: internships" (26). Your citation is correct. No revision necessary. Your citation is incorrect. Revise as follows: internships" (West 26). The brackets at the end are a good way to provide important information about the source.
Your citation is incorrect. Revise as follows: internships" (26).
What MLA citation is in the correct order? --- Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, pp. 524-538, 27, 2009. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, pp. 524-538, 27, 2009. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. (2009). "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, pp. 524-538. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, 2009, pp. 524-538. Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. Social Science Computer Review, "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing," 27, 2009, pp. 524-538. Check Answer
Hudson-Smith, Andrew, Michael Batty, Andrew Crooks, and Richard Milton. "Mapping for the Masses: Accessing Web 2.0 Through Crowdsourcing." Social Science Computer Review, 27, 2009, pp. 524-538.
Laisha has been doing so much reading about her research topic, and her note-taking skills have not always kept pace with her intellectual curiosity. As part of her work, she has discovered a great quotation that she really wants to include in her paper, but she doesn't remember where she found the quote. Laisha's intention is not to steal another person's words, so she decides to use the quotation and include the words in quotation marks but leave out the citation. What advice would you give Laisha? --- Laisha can use the quote as long as she puts it in quotation marks. That way, any plagiarism is unintentional and not a big deal. Laisha can't use the quote without a citation. To do so would be plagiarism. Laisha should put the quotation into her own words, since she can't find the source. Then it won't be plagiarism. Laisha should use a few words of the quotation and paraphrase the rest. Then it won't be plagiarism.
Laisha can't use the quote without a citation. To do so would be plagiarism.
In which of these entries is the information complete and in the correct order and format for an APA citation? --- Reed, M. J., Kennett, D. J., Lewis, T., Lund-Lucas, E., Stallberg, C., & Newbold, I. L. (2009). Higher Education Research & Development, The relative effects of university success courses and individualized interventions for students with learning disabilities. 28(4), 385-400. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360903067013 Reed, M. J., Kennett, D. J., Lewis, T., Lund-Lucas, E., Stallberg, C., & Newbold, I. L. (2009). "The relative effects of university success courses and individualized interventions for students with learning disabilities." /Higher Education Research & Development/, 28(4), 385-400. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360903067013 Reed, M. J., Kennett, D. J., Lewis, T., Lund-Lucas, E., Stallberg, C., & Newbold, I. L. (2009). The relative effects of university success courses and individualized interventions for students with learning disabilities. /Higher Education Research & Development/, 28(4), 385-400. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360903067013 Reed, M. J., Kennett, D. J., Lewis, T., Lund-Lucas, E., Stallberg, C., & Newbold, I. L. (2009). https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360903067013
Reed, M. J., Kennett, D. J., Lewis, T., Lund-Lucas, E., Stallberg, C., & Newbold, I. L. (2009). The relative effects of university success courses and individualized interventions for students with learning disabilities. /Higher Education Research & Development/, 28(4), 385-400. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360903067013
Max wants to use this line from Star Trek in his resume: "To boldly go where no man has gone before." Is his use of this quotation, in quotation marks, permissible in a public-facing document like a resume? --- No, since Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry only died in 1991 so the material from Star Trek is not yet in Public Domain. Yes, since the sentence is a well-known quotation that requires no sourcing aside from quotation marks. No, since Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry only died in 1991 so the material from Star Trek is not yet in Fair Use. Yes, since Star-Trek is openly-licensed for educational purposes.
Yes, since the sentence is a well-known quotation that requires no sourcing aside from quotation marks.
Which of the following is NOT part of the goal in synthesis? --- to research other ideas on a topic to frame your purpose and argument around a topic to evaluate your findings to your audience to discuss the existing conversation on a topic
to research other ideas on a topic
Your classmate Dallin asks you to review his in-text citations in a peer-review assignment. You notice that for an article with two authors, Heinrich and Martin, he cited the source as "(Heinrich et al., 2017)". How should this citation change to be correct in APA format? --- (Heinrich & Martin) (Heinrich, Martin 2017) (Heinrich & Martin, 2017) (Martin et al., 2017)
(Heinrich & Martin, 2017)
Which of the following is the best reason to use a standard citation and formatting style such as MLA? --- It helps you be creative with the words and sentences you use. It helps your readers find the information quickly from the sources you cite. It helps you keep track of your sources as you organize, draft, and revise your writing. It makes your paper more complicated, which means that it's better suited to an academic audience.
It helps your readers find the information quickly from the sources you cite.
Which of the following lists the correct elements and format for a journal article citation in APA style? --- Last name, first name. (Year of publication). Title of publication in sentence case like this. Journal name, Volume #(Issue number), page range, digital object identifier (with hanging indent) Last name, first initial. (Year of publication). "Title of Publication." Journal name, /Volume #/(Issue number), page range, digital object identifier (with hanging indent). Last name, first initial. (Year of publication). Title of publication in sentence case like this. Journal name, Volume #(Issue number), page range, digital object identifier (with hanging indent) Last name, first initial. (Year of publication). Title of publication in sentence case like this. Journal name, /Volume #/(Issue number), page range, digital object identifier (with hanging indent)
Last name, first initial. (Year of publication). Title of publication in sentence case like this. Journal name, /Volume #/(Issue number), page range, digital object identifier (with hanging indent)
Kat is writing an essay about the death of Trayvon Martin. As she has researched this event, Kat discovered that Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles when he was shot by George Zimmerman. Does Kat need a reference to a source for that information? --- No, because the fact that Treyvon Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles is not particularly important. Yes, because although the fact that Trayvon Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles is undisputed, Kat did not know that fact until she began her research. Yes, because every piece of information included in a research paper should be sourced. No, because the fact that Trayvon Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles is undisputed.
No, because the fact that Trayvon Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles is undisputed.
Last semester you wrote an essay on Emily Dickinson for Professor Belin's "American Literature 101" course. This semester you are taking a course called "Interrogating Gender in American Culture," and Professor Arecco has assigned a paper topic that references Dickinson's life and work. It would be very easy for you to re-tool whole sections of your first essay to satisfy the requirements of the second. It is acceptable practice to re-submit this paper - without checking with either professor — because you are writing a paper for a different professor and a different course. --- This is not plagiarism This is plagiarism
This is plagiarism
Your classmate Brie asks you to review her APA formatting before she submits the final draft of her Childhood Development paper. You notice on her title page that the title of her paper is in italicized font in the top right corner of the page. According to APA formatting guidelines, where should the title of her paper be placed? --- Centered in the lower half of the page with italicized font Centered in the lower half of the page with bolded font Centered in the upper half of the page with italicized font Centered in the upper half of the page with bolded font
Centered in the upper half of the page with bolded font
Examine the following passage. Research indicates that multitasking in class has some surprisingly detrimental effects on student learning. One study, conducted at Massive State College, suggested that students who used their phone for non-class related activities scored one full grade below their peers on exams (Brown). Building on that finding, researchers at Little State College studied the effect of multitasking students on their non-multitasking peers. Interestingly, these non-multitasking students scored even worse on exams, averaging one and a half full grades worse than students in classes where no students were engaged in off-task multitasking (White). Given this research, I would argue that it is in all students' best interests for faculty to ask students to avoid multitasking during class.. Which of the following phrases in this passage does the work of synthesis?. --- "Interestingly" "Students who used their phone for non-class related activities scored one full grade below their peers" "Building on that finding" "These non-multitasking students scored even worse on exams"
"Building on that finding"
Your peer says "There's no point in paraphrasing my sources." What can you tell her to help her write a stronger essay? --- Paraphrases are useful if you've forgotten exactly what your source said originally. If you quote all the time, your paper will be choppy and hard to read. Paraphrasing isn't necessary; you can present all your source information as direct quotations. If you don't paraphrase, you won't have to worry about plagiarism.
If you quote all the time, your paper will be choppy and hard to read.
Sofia has included phrases inside quotation marks from her sources. She calls these "summaries." What should you tell her to help her write a stronger essay? --- Summaries are actually overviews of an entire text. She might include a few direct quotations for key phrases as part of her summary, but it should be mostly her review of the main ideas of the original text. She should change some of the words and remove the quotation marks. As long as her wording is different from the original, quotation marks are not necessary and she will have an effective summary. Summaries are indicated with quotation marks, but make sure that you don't include in-text citations for them. Summaries do not ever use direct quotations or quotation marks, so Sofia should focus on putting everything into her own words.
Summaries are actually overviews of an entire text. She might include a few direct quotations for key phrases as part of her summary, but it should be mostly her review of the main ideas of the original text.
Your friend Graham included this sentence in the middle of a body paragraph in his research paper (in MLA format). What is the most useful feedback you can give him to help him improve (if improvement is necessary)? Early in his career "Buffett started his own investment company, the Buffett Partnership, using $5000 of his own funds and collecting $100,000 from interested friends and family (Brown)." --- The in-text citation does not include a page number, an element which is always necessary. The period at the end is in the wrong place. It should read: family (Brown.)" The period at the end is in the wrong place. It should read: family (Brown.)." The quotation mark at the end is in the wrong place. It should read: family" (Brown).
The quotation mark at the end is in the wrong place. It should read: family" (Brown).
Look at the MLA citation below. Goldman, Anne. "Questions of Transport: Reading Primo Levi Reading Dante." The Georgia Review, vol. 64, no. 1, 2010, pp. 69-88. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/41403188. In this citation, which of the following is true? --- The citation should include the DOI. The writer found this source in a database called JSTOR. The writer found this source in a database called The Georgia Review. The article was originally published in a database called JSTOR.
The writer found this source in a database called JSTOR.
Examine the following passage. Research indicates that multitasking in class has some surprisingly detrimental effects on student learning. One study, conducted at Massive State College, suggested that students who used their phone for non-class related activities scored one full grade below their peers on exams (Brown). Building on that finding, researchers at Little State College studied the effect of multitasking students on their non-multitasking peers. Interestingly, these non-multitasking students scored even worse on exams, averaging one and a half full grades worse than students in classes where no students were engaged in off-task multitasking (White). Given this research, I would argue that it is in all students' best interests for faculty to ask students to avoid multitasking during class. In this passage, what is the best way of thinking about the purpose of the phrase "Given this research"? --- The writer is disagreeing with the research above and summarizing the research on the subject of multitasking in class. The writer is arguing that faculty should ask students to avoid multitasking in class because it can improve students' academic achievement. The writer is offering an idea about multitasking informed by a synthesis of the research by White and Brown. The writer is offering a personal opinion about how to address the issue of multitasking during class.
The writer is offering an idea about multitasking informed by a synthesis of the research by White and Brown.
Which of the following is true about quotes? --- It's okay to not cite the sources of your quotes. When quoting, be sure you include the full sentence from the original source. Too many quotes in your paper may make the reader wonder whether you have any point of your own to make. You should never quote a source directly, only paraphrase or summarize it.
Too many quotes in your paper may make the reader wonder whether you have any point of your own to make.
Dallon finds a useful data chart in an online article that's not on the same topic as his essay, but that fits well as evidence for one of his body paragraphs. He includes the chart in his paper and doesn't cite it. Is this an example of plagiarism? --- Yes, because he included evidence (a chart) that wasn't of his own creation and didn't cite it. No, because the data in the chart had nothing to do with his topic. No, because the data in the chart was widely available and reproduced in a variety of different online sources. No, because charts and images can't be put into quotation marks and don't require citation.
Yes, because he included evidence (a chart) that wasn't of his own creation and didn't cite it.
Michaela has written the following sentence to summarize an article she read about the danger of online misinformation: In "Control-F and Building Resilient Information Networks," Mike Caulfield argues that a simple focus on teaching people to use the Control-F function could improve their ability to verify and resist online misinformation. Has Michaela created an effective summary sentence? --- No, because a summary should be at least a paragraph long. Yes, because the sentence uses the title and author of the article to signal the beginning of the discussion of his ideas. No, because the sentence should also explain how Michaela feels about Caulfield's argument. She should, for example, explain whether she thinks his argument is useful. Yes, because the sentence explains in her own words what the overall argument is in Caulfield's article.
Yes, because the sentence explains in her own words what the overall argument is in Caulfield's article.
Read the following passage from a draft written by your friend, Miguel (written in MLA style). Choose which piece of advice, below, would most help this author improve it. (The paragraph is shown single-spaced in this example). The solution is to create a standard guideline that is fair to every athlete, but strict enough to eliminate drug abuse. An expert states "The time has come for agencies to develop a published, standardized policy that clearly and fairly defines which athletes meet criteria for psychiatric disorders and what drugs provide psychoactive properties that enhance performance" (Lardon page 3.) Another professional sports commentator also believes that we need more laws. Then the athletes would no longer be able to claim they did not know they were breaking the rules. --- Revise as follows: An expert states "The time has come for agencies to develop a published, standardized policy that clearly and fairly defines which athletes meet criteria for psychiatric disorders and what drugs provide psychoactive properties that enhance performance" (Lardon 3). Your in-text citation is correct, but you need one after every sentence that includes a paraphrase or quotation. You cannot have two different experts cited in the same paragraph. You have problems with in-text citation format, and one of your sources (another professional sports commentator) is referenced but not cited.
You have problems with in-text citation format, and one of your sources (another professional sports commentator) is referenced but not cited.
What's the most effective advice for a student who has written the following passage? Not everyone thinks that school vouchers are a good idea. "These vouchers are the worst idea to ever come through this state. They will ruin the democratic process" (Smith 33). "Vouchers mean that school districts can no longer predict the flow of money and resources and that affects kids directly" (Garcias 199). --- These quotations are long and should be formatted as block quotes. You may want to consider paraphrasing these sources, because paraphrases are easier to read. This passage is effective because you quoted people who clearly have strong opinions. You need to provide context for your quotes so we know why you're including them.
You need to provide context for your quotes so we know why you're including them.
Angelica and Susanna typically work together on the Lumen module quizzes. Is this an example of collaboration or collusion? Have they committed a violation of academic integrity? --- As long as the professor has not said not to, Angelica and Susanna can work together on the module quizzes and will not be violating academic integrity guidelines by doing so. Even if the professor says it's okay to work together on the module quizzes, Angelica and Susanna should do their own work independently. Independent learning is the most effective way to learn and they will never be in danger of violating academic integrity guidelines by working independently. Angelica and Susanna can work together and collaborate on the module quizzes, but only if the professor has made clear that this collaboration is acceptable. It's never okay to work together on a quiz. That's definitely a violation of academic integrity!
Angelica and Susanna can work together and collaborate on the module quizzes, but only if the professor has made clear that this collaboration is acceptable.
Elise has the following citation in her APA References page: Claypool, R. (2012, October 5). Flamingo [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://flic.kr/p/dh7axD. CC BY license.: Why has she included the phrase "CC BY license" in her citation and what does it mean?: --- Elise wants to make clear that R. Claypool has given her permission to use the image. Elise wants to make clear that her use of this image falls under Fair Use. Elise created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that she is okay with the use of the image. R. Claypool created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that they are okay to use the image.
R. Claypool created this photograph and has used the CC BY license to let others know that they are okay to use the image.
Tyler has the following citation in his Works Cited page: https://www.mla.org/. What conclusion can we draw from this citation? --- Tyler is writing about the Modern Language Association. Tyler is using MLA style. Tyler has consulted with experts from the Modern Language Association as part of his research. Tyler has not yet mastered the citation format for an online source.
Tyler has not yet mastered the citation format for an online source.