Chapter 5 English
Which of the following would you need to cite in a paper?
The fact that the sigmoid colon is the last part of the large intestine - How to Make In-Text Citations
What is an in-text citation?
A citation utilized in the body of your writing. - Journal Article Citations
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article?
A journal written by experts and reviewed by other professionals in the same field of study - Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples
What is the name of the person who researches and compiles a dictionary?
A lexicographer - Lexicography: Definition & History
All of the following criteria are indicative of a properly-formatted MLA Works Cited page EXCEPT:
Citations should be listed in the order in which they appear in your paper. - What is MLA Format?
Which of the following is an important step to remember when using the new-found knowledge from your reference material?
Cite your sources - How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing
How should references be listed in the APA reference list?
In alphabetical order according to the author's last name - How to Format APA Citations
Which answer choice correctly shows a magazine citation in APA format?
Jorning, M. (2010, May 1). How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. Online Education Today, 6 (7), 50-52. - Citations from Magazines
What is the name of the famous lexicographer whose contribution to the American English language was so great as to make his name synonymous with 'dictionary'?
Noah Webster - Lexicography: Definition & History
Which edition of a revised book should you put in your reference page?
The edition that you actually read - Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books
Which of the following is NOT included in a reference page citation?
The location of the author - Journal Article Citations
What is a distinct characteristic of reference page entries that is essential to preserving the APA format?
The way punctuation used - Citations from Magazines
Which of the following is true of this sentence: One author refers to the scandal as a 'non-event,' claiming it was blown out of proportion by the media to increase viewership during a slow news week (Kirkland, 1995, p. 47).
This is an example of correct APA citation formatting. - How to Make In-Text Citations
Consider the following: This argument was emphasized by Thompson (1992:12). Why is this NOT a correct way to format an MLA in-text citation, and how should it be properly cited?
NOT The page number is not necessary; it should be Thompson (1992) to reference the year. - What is MLA Format?
What is the most common type of online reference that is used in academic writing?
Online scholarly journals - How to Cite Online Sources
What's another name for feature stories?
People stories - Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples
MLA has series of rules for documenting your sources and completing a Works Cited page. Which of the following is NOT one of MLA's rules for creating a Works Cited?
Single space the entries in your Works Cited page. - How to Make a Works Cited Page
Which of the following is not an example of professional writing?
Short story - What is Professional Writing? - Definition & Explanation
What qualities should you look for to determine whether an article is scholarly or not?
All answers are correct - What is a Journal Article? - Examples & Overview
What kind of tone does professional writing have?
Formal - What is Professional Writing? - Definition & Explanation
There are two steps to properly citing your sources. The first is the _____, which gives the reader brief information about where the information came from. The reader can then use the _____ to find more detailed information on that source.
In-text citation; Works Cited Page - How to Make a Works Cited Page
Which of the following is NOT an example of correct MLA citation? (Assume that for all examples, the page numbers are correct)
Jones (2014) describes him as 'impatient' (p. 46). - How to Make In-Text Citations
What should you look for to make sure you have found a reliable peer-reviewed article?
NOT Author credentials - Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples
All of these are qualities you should expect in an academic source EXCEPT _____.
well articulated personal opinions of authors - Academic Sources: Definition & Examples
_____ citations let us know the information we are reading didn't come from the _____, but from another person or body of work.
In-text; author - How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies
How can a citation be identified?
It will be surrounded by parentheses. - How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies
Jane is writing her first essay in college and needs to list a journal article written by B. Thomas, C. Derek and Z. Smith. B. Thomas is the first author and the article was published in 2008. How should she write the reference in-text?
(Thomas et al., 2008) - Journal Article Citations
Which of the following BEST defines academic sources?
Books, academic journal articles, and published expert reports which have all been peer reviewed. - Academic Sources: Definition & Examples
Where is professional writing used?
Workplace - What is Professional Writing? - Definition & Explanation
Which of the following media can journal articles come in?
Written and electronic. - Journal Article Citations
What is a bibliography?
A list of works utilized by an individual when researching a topic - What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?
What are the two most common formats used for citing sources in academic writing?
APA and MLA - How to Cite Online Sources
How can you use journal articles in your paper?
Borrow quotes and statistics that support your claims - What is a Journal Article? - Examples & Overview
Who are the 'peers' in peer-reviewed journals?
Other experts in the field - Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples
Which of the following is NOT a part of a reference for an edited book?
The names of the authors of the various articles within the book - Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books
Jane is writing an essay for her English 101 course. She has a lot of arguments in mind and she is trying to select which sources she should use. Which of the following would be the MOST reputable source?
A paper by Thompson, J. published in the Journal of Philosophy, that is a peer reviewed journal - How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing
Where's a good place to find journal articles?
All answers are correct - What is a Journal Article? - Examples & Overview
Which of the following is NOT a standard formatting requirement for an MLA-style paper?
The title of the page should be in all capital letters and underlined. - What is MLA Format?
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association - What is MLA Format?
Why may a journal be more credible if it has a peer review system?
NOT It means that the scientific community has largely accepted these findings. - Journal Article Citations
Peter is referencing a study in the Journal of Anthropology for his History 102 paper. Why is this an example of a secondary source?
NOT He is conducting his own investigation. - How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing
You're writing a senior thesis on special education and need to find quality academic sources. Where would be the BEST place to find them?
NOT The Internet OR Your local library's shelves - Academic Sources: Definition & Examples
Which of the following is important when writing an effective feature story:
Including interesting facts and anecdotes to keep your reader's attention. - Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples
Which of the following is true about including a Works Cited page?
It is required if you have borrowed words or ideas from any sources. - How to Make a Works Cited Page
Damien submits an academic article for possible publication. Before the journal can print Damien's article it has to undergo a rigorous review process in which other scholars in his field review the article and assure it's accurate and high-quality. What is this process called?
Peer review - Academic Sources: Definition & Examples
Which of the following areas is the last step in your writing process?
Make it your own - How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing
Which of the following is the proper APA citation for the book The Spellbinder's Gift by Og Mandino?
Mandino, O. (1995). The spellbinder's gift. New York, NY: Random House, Inc. - How to Format APA Citations
Which of the following is a bibliographic entry for a magazine article?
Richards, J. L. (1989, May 6). A dog's life in the Rockaways. The New Yorker, 142, 45-51. - How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies
What does 'peer-reviewed' mean?
When an article is scrutinized by experts on the article's topic - What is a Journal Article? - Examples & Overview
Do you need to cite a source when paraphrasing information using your own words?
Yes, always. - How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources
Which of the following is the dictionary used for?
All answers are correct. - Lexicography: Definition & History
Which of the following is an example of proper APA capitalization for the title of an authored book?
Appleseed, J. (1992). The best spots for planting: Apple trees in America. Oakland, CA: Made-Up Publishing Company. - How to Format APA Citations
Which of the following is NOT an example of a peer-reviewed journal?
The Wall Street Journal - Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples
In APA format, what is the minimum amount of information you need for citing within the text?
The name of the author of the article and the year of publication - Citations from Magazines
What does the volume number reference on a magazine?
The number of years the magazine has been in publication - Citations from Magazines
Which of the following is not a purpose of professional writing?
To entertain - What is Professional Writing? - Definition & Explanation
Your Works Cited page should _____.
include all of the sources that you cited in the body of your paper - How to Make a Works Cited Page
There are two types of lexicography, general and _____.
specialized - Lexicography: Definition & History
The initials CMS stands for:
Chicago Manual of Style - What Is the Chicago Citation Style?
Which of the following is the correct APA format for citing the date a journal source was published?
(2012). - How to Format APA Citations
What piece of information can usually be found on the cover of a book that is necessary to know when completing the reference page?
If the book is authored or edited - Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books
Why do some individuals prefer the CMS style?
It offers flexibility. - What Is the Chicago Citation Style?
Which of the following is NOT a way the inclusion of a bibliography enhances the credibility of the writer?
NOT The bibliography gives evidence to the depth of the writer's research. - What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?
There are a variety of reasons why an author may choose to include a bibliography with their work; all of the following are reasons to write a bibliography except
The author feels that the topic isn't important enough to do further research. - What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?
Where should your bibliography appear?
The bibliography should be the last page before the index. - What Is the Chicago Citation Style?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the bibliographic entry of a book?
The number of pages in the book. - How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies
In your paper, you're citing two different books by Richard Wright. You're using MLA format. How would you distinguish between the two books in your in-text citations?
Use the title of the book, e.g. (Wright, Native Son 135). - How to Make In-Text Citations
In both APA or MLA format, what information regarding publication date is needed in the reference page?
Year, month, and day of publication (assuming all are available) - Citations from Magazines
When writing a paper, a student finds a really great paragraph in a book he is reading. Since this paragraph would help support the student's thesis statement he incorporates it into his paper, but changes three of the words. Is this plagiarism?
Yes, it is plagiarism if a student uses the words or ideas of others without giving them proper credit. - How to Make a Works Cited Page
The use of lexicography appeared in West Asian cultures, and were references in the form of _____.
lists - Lexicography: Definition & History
Plagiarism is...
never acceptable in any form. - How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources
Which of the following is a reason citations and bibliographies are important?
All of these answers are correct - How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies
Which of the following BEST describes an annotated bibliography?
A citation of a source along with a brief description and evaluation of the source - What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?
Which of the following separates a title and subtitle in APA formatting?
A colon - How to Format APA Citations
Why is use of the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) preferred by those who use APA style citations?
Because the web address is subject to change, while the DOI is not. - How to Cite Online Sources
What is the main difference between an 'authored book' and an 'edited book?'
An authored book is written by one or more individuals. An edited book is compiled by one or more individuals, but not necessarily written by those editors. - Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books
What is a circular narrative?
When a story ends exactly the same way it began. - Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples
This sentence is referring to an imaginary book titled The Truth About Supplements by a woman named Alicia Jones. The book was published in 2011. Fill in the blank in APA format: According to Jones (2011), many dietary supplements are contaminated with wheat, rice, and even illegal drugs _____
p. 314 - How to Make In-Text Citations
Which one of the following would not be considered a feature story:
A news story on a car jacking at the local mall. - Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples
Where can you find peer-reviewed journal articles?
All of the answers are correct - Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples
When writing a paper, how do you go about making the reference material you've used your own?
By synthesizing what you have learned and sharing insights not found in your research - How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing
Which of the following would NOT be used when citing a journal article using MLA formatting?
DOI number - How to Cite Online Sources
Which of the following is NOT a part of an APA citation when citing an online scholarly journal?
Date the article was retrieved - How to Cite Online Sources
Which of the following is NOT a question to ask yourself for determining if you need to cite a source?
Does this sound like it came from me? - How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources
If you're writing a paper on STEM cell research, which of the following authors would you select to cite as an academic source, and why?
Dr. Banten, because he holds a Ph.D. in biology and an M.D. from John Hopkins University. He also heads the STEM cell laboratory at Harvard Medical. - Academic Sources: Definition & Examples
In a footnote, what is the size of the footnote number?
The same size as the rest of the text - What Is the Chicago Citation Style?
When checking for plagiarism, what is the purpose of searching a piece of information in a search engine?
To find the sources which published the information you are using. - How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources
What does it mean to plagiarize?
To steal or pass off the ideas or words of another as your own. - How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources
Why is it important to consult a recent MLA style guide before you begin formatting your paper?
Updates are sometimes made to the MLA style guide. - What is MLA Format?
What are the two most common formatting styles for a bibliography?
APA & MLA - What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?
Professional writing is most different from what other kind of writing?
Literary - What is Professional Writing? - Definition & Explanation
Which of the following best defines what a journal article is?
Articles with an academic focus, written by and for experts in a particular field - What is a Journal Article? - Examples & Overview
Which of the following statements is false:
Feature stories use the traditional five-paragraph essay format. - Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples
Which of the following is the correct way of citing a revised book?
Harris, N. A. (2010). Why love is great (4th ed.). New York, NY: Harper Publishing Company. - Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books
Assuming the letter X is the number of the footnote, which of the following is a proper example of a CMS footnote?
X. Bob Jones, Painting Introduction (St. Louis: ZZ Publishing House, 2009), 29. - What Is the Chicago Citation Style?