research citations and documentations

the writer's deductive reasoning about a study.

A writer does NOT need to cite something as long as it is A) an image that can be found in many places. B) the writer's deductive reasoning about a study. C) the writer's own words used to convey someone else's ideas. D) a statistic that is found on a government-owned Web site.

the name of the organization that sponsors the Web page

Examine the citation below and answer the question that follows. "Legendary Sound." OdysseyNews.com. 2007. _________. 14 May 2008 <http://www.odyssey.com/MUSIC/ateco/county/New Orleans/intro.html>. What information should go in the blank? A) the author of the article B) the relevant page numbers C) the name under which the Web site domain is registered D) the name of the organization that sponsors the Web page

a DVD

Examine the citation below and answer the question that follows. Who is Duke Ellington, DVD, produced by Paul Ellington (New York: Moda Entertainment Company, 2008). What kind of media is this a citation for? A) a DVD B) a newspaper C) a magazine article D) an online periodical

parenthetical

Examine the sample text below and answer the question that follows. The participants were not able to notice an increase in noise level smaller than about one decibel (McGillicutty 155). What kind of citation is included in the example above? A) phrase B) parenthetical C) works cited D) thesis

They show that you have done the necessary research to back up your thesis.

How can citations lend credibility to your work? A) They show that you have done the necessary research to back up your thesis. B) They show that researchers have allowed you access to their work. C) They increase the technical complexity of the overall paper. D) They display conformity with accepted style and usage guidelines.

"References."

If you are following APA style, the page where you list your sources is called A) "Works Cited." B) "Bibliography." C) "Notes." D) "References."

plagiarism.

Improper or incomplete usage of citations can lead to A) plagiarism. B) libel. C) copyright. D) malfeasance.

copyright

The intellectual property right that gives a creator control of his or her written work is known as what? A) citation B) copyright C) trademark D) public domain

to give credit to sources.

The purpose of a citation in a paper is A) to give credit to sources. B) to show mastery of MLA style. C) to help keep your notes organized. D) to give readers background information

the publishing of incorrect information about a person

What is libel? A) the use of injurious public speech B) the publishing of incorrect information about a person C) the use of someone else's original ideas without attribution D) the release of information prior to the established publication date

A works cited page only lists sources referenced in the paper, while a bibliography lists all works consulted in one's research.

What is the main difference between a works cited page and a bibliography? A) A works cited page is essentially the same as a bibliography. B) A works cited page lists sources that were not included in the paper, while a bibliography lists all works consulted in one's research. C) A works cited page lists all works consulted in one's research, while a bibliography lists only sources referenced in the paper. D) A works cited page only lists sources referenced in the paper, while a bibliography lists all works consulted in one's research.

works cited

What kind of documentation is included on the last page of your paper? A) parenthetical B) footnote C) closing credits D) works cited

author's last name.

When you cite a book that you used in your research, the first item of information that you should show is the A) author's first name. B) author's last name. C) the title of the book. D) the number of the entry on your page.

You can use blogs selectively, as long as you ensure that they are credible.

Which of the following statements is true? A) You should never use a blog as a source, because it will reduce your credibility. B) You can use blogs selectively, as long as you ensure that they are credible. C) It is important to include at least one blog source so the average citizen has a voice. D) If you include a blog on one side of an issue, you should always include one on the other side too.

because electronic sources can easily change

Why is it important to save a print copy of electronic sources? A) because the publishers are typically not credible B) because these authors are more stringent about copyright than authors of print sources C) because electronic sources can easily change D) because they must be handed in with the research paper