ch8: Using Source Materials

d)It offers flexibility.

Why do some individuals prefer the CMS style? a)It offers concrete rules with no variability. b)It is the easiest to remember. c)It is easier to read. d)It offers flexibility.

b)Citations should be listed in the order in which they appear in your paper.

All of the following criteria are indicative of a properly-formatted MLA Works Cited page EXCEPT: a)Citations are listed in alphabetical order. b)Citations should be listed in the order in which they appear in your paper. c)It should be on a separate page at the end of your paper. d)It should have one-half inch indentations for the second and subsequent lines of each citation.

b)X. Bob Jones, Painting Introduction (St. Louis: ZZ Publishing House, 2009), 29.

Assuming the letter X is the number of the footnote, which of the following is a proper example of a CMS footnote? a)X. Bob Jones, Painting Introduction (ZZ Publishing House, 2009), 29. b)X. Bob Jones, Painting Introduction (St. Louis: ZZ Publishing House, 2009), 29. c)X.Jones, Bob, Painting Introduction (St. Louis: ZZ Publishing House, 2009), 29. d)X. Bob Jones, Painting Introduction (St. Louis: 2009, ZZ Publishing House), 29.

a)The year of publication is not necessary; it should be Thompson (12) to reference the page number.

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? a)The year of publication is not necessary; it should be Thompson (12) to reference the page number. b)The surname of the author must be in parenthesis as (Thompson, 1992:12). c)The page number is not necessary; it should be Thompson (1992) to reference the year. d)The name and surname of the author must be included as John Thompson (1992:12).

a)He is quoting information from an existing study.

Peter is referencing a study in the Journal of Anthropology for his History 102 paper. Why is this an example of a secondary source? a)He is quoting information from an existing study. b)He found a credible source that wasn't from the Internet. c)He is conducting his own investigation. d)He is the first person to quote that study.

a)yes, always

Do you need to cite a source when paraphrasing information using your own words? a)yes, always b)no, never c)It depends on how much paraphrasing you do. d)Only if the author asked to be cited.

b)It will be surrounded by parentheses.

How can a citation be identified? a)It will appear at the bottom of the page. b)It will be surrounded by parentheses. c)It will be surrounded by brackets. d)It will be surrounded by underscores.

c)In alphabetical order according to the author's last name

How should references be listed in the APA reference list? a)In alphabetical order according to publication title b)In order according to when used within the paper c)In alphabetical order according to the author's last name d)In chronological order based on year of publication

b)The name of the author of the article and the year of publication

In APA format, what is the minimum amount of information you need for citing within the text? a)The volume and issue number of the magazine b)The name of the author of the article and the year of publication c)The name of the magazine and the year of publication d)The name of the magazine and the name of the author of the article

d)The same size as the rest of the text

In a footnote, what is the size of the footnote number? a)One half the size of the other text b)The size of a subscript c)The writer decides the size d)The same size as the rest of the text

a)Year, month, and day of publication (assuming all are available)

In both APA or MLA format, what information regarding publication date is needed in the reference page? a)Year, month, and day of publication (assuming all are available) b)Year of publication only c)Month and year of publication only (assuming both are available) d)Month and day of publication only (assuming both are available)

a)Use the title of the book, e.g. (Wright, Native Son 135).

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? a)Use the title of the book, e.g. (Wright, Native Son 135). b)Use numbers, e.g. (Wright #1 135). c)Use the date of the book, e.g. (Wright, 1940 135). d)Do not distinguish between them; it's unnecessary.

a)A paper by Thompson, J. published in the Journal of Philosophy, that is a peer reviewed journal

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)A paper by Thompson, J. published in the Journal of Philosophy, that is a peer reviewed journal b)A blog entry made by Fukuyama, F., that is the most up-to-date source that Jane could find c)A Wikipedia entry d)A very recent op-ed written by a credible journalist that was published in the Washington Post

b)(Thomas et al., 2008)

Jane is writing her first essay in college and needs to list a journal article written by B. Thomas, C. Derek, D. Ertz, E. Franics, F. Gnantz, and Z. Smith. B. Thomas is the first author and the article was published in 2008. How should she write the reference in-text? a)(Thomas and others, 2008) b)(Thomas et al., 2008) c)(Thomas, Derek, and Smith, 2008) d)(Thomas, Derek, Smith; 2008)

b)Single space the entries in your Works Cited page.

MLA has a 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 page? a)Use reverse indentation for your entries. b)Single space the entries in your Works Cited page. c)Use a consistent font style and size for both the title of the Works Cited page and the entries themselves. d)Alphabetize the entries in your Works Cited page.

d)Because she didn't cite any of the secondary sources she used.

Rebecca is writing a research paper on the topic of cyber terrorism. She had to use both primary and secondary sources to back up her opinion. To develop her thesis she contacted a high-ranking local FBI agent who agreed to provide her with an interview. She also conducted a survey of her college to oversee their opinion on the topic. Lastly, in a Q&A session, she managed to obtain a comment from the deputy head of the NSA. She only cited the primary sources she used. Why is her paper incomplete? a)Because an interview cannot be used as a source in academic writing. b)Because surveys aren't appropriate sources in academic writing. c)Because she didn't use any primary sources. d)Because she didn't cite any of the secondary sources she used.

c)Chicago Manual of Style

The initials CMS stands for: a)Chicago Messaging Style b)Chicago Manual of Sources c)Chicago Manual of Style d)Citations, Mentions & Sources

d)The author feels that the topic isn't important enough to do further research.

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 a)The author is presenting new information in his field of study. b)The author is researching a topic that she may want to do more research on in the future. c)The author is writing a critique of another person's body of work. d)The author feels that the topic isn't important enough to do further research.

a)In-text citation; Works Cited Page

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. a)In-text citation; Works Cited Page b)In-text citation; Source list c)Source List; In-text citation d)Works Cited page; In-text citation

b)(p. 314)

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 _____ a)2011: 314 b)(p. 314) c)Jones, 2011, 314 d)2011: 314

a)APA and MLA

What are the two most common formats used for citing sources in academic writing? a)APA and MLA b)MLA and AP c)APA and DOI d)AP and APA

b)APA & MLA

What are the two most common formatting styles for a bibliography? a)APA & CMS b)APA & MLA c)APA & LMS d)APA & ALM

b)Modern Language Association

What does MLA stand for? a)Michigan Library Association b)Modern Language Association c)Modern Language Affiliation d)Modern Library Alliance

c)Cite the source in your text and your Works Cited or Reference page

What does it mean to give credit to sources you use? a)Send the author a notification that you used his or her work in your own writing b)Acknowledge that you used primary and secondary sources in your footnotes c)Cite the source in your text and your Works Cited or Reference page d)Put the information from those sources inside quotation marks

b)To steal or pass off the ideas or words of another as your own.

What does it mean to plagiarize? a)To make up information and pretend it is true. b)To steal or pass off the ideas or words of another as your own. c)To pretend to know things that you don't really know. d)To attribute a comment to someone that they never actually said.

c)The number of years the magazine has been in publication

What does the volume number reference on a magazine? a)The year the magazine was printed b)The number of magazines that have been published that year c)The number of years the magazine has been in publication d)How much the magazine weighs

c)A list of works utilized by an individual when researching a topic

What is a bibliography? a)A list of resources you would like to look at in the future b)A geographic study of an area c)A list of works utilized by an individual when researching a topic d)A work written about a living individual

b)The way punctuation is used

What is a distinct characteristic of reference page entries that is essential to preserving the APA format? a)The capitalization of entries b)The way punctuation is used c)Use of bold font for the author's last name d)The type of information presented

d)A citation utilized in the body of your writing.

What is an in-text citation? a)A citation in which every word is an exact quote. b)A citation from a primary source only. c)An article that was read but not necessarily used by the writer. d)A citation utilized in the body of your writing.

c)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.

What is the main difference between an 'authored book' and an 'edited book?' a)An authored book is something that is written in a commercial market, while an edited book is something written in the realm of academia. b)An authored book has just one author and an edited book has more than one author. c)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. d)An edited book has just one author and authored book has more than one author.

a)Online scholarly journals

What is the most common type of online reference that is used in academic writing? a)Online scholarly journals b)Online magazines c)Blogs d)Ebooks

a)If the book is authored or edited

What piece of information can usually be found on the cover of a book that is necessary to know when completing the reference page? a)If the book is authored or edited b)If the book is appropriate to use as a reference in an essay c)The date of publication d)If the book is peer-reviewed

b)Find additional sources that used similar methods to see which conclusions were able to be duplicated.

What should you do if you find two sources that don't agree with each other when it comes to definitions or statistics you need for your essay? a)Discard both sources and start your research process all over. b)Find additional sources that used similar methods to see which conclusions were able to be duplicated. c)Cite the source that better supports your hypothesis, as you shouldn't have contradicting information in your paper. d)Decide which is correct based on your prior knowledge.

b)To find the sources which published the information you are using.

When checking for plagiarism, what is the purpose of searching a piece of information in a search engine? a)To make sure you are presenting the sourced material word for word. b)To find the sources which published the information you are using. c)To confirm that the information is accurate. d)Search engines are not useful in checking for plagiarism.

b)Yes, it is plagiarism if a student uses the words or ideas of others without giving them proper credit.

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? a)No, it is not plagiarism when a student changes any words of the work of another person and incorporates it into their own writing. b)Yes, it is plagiarism if a student uses the words or ideas of others without giving them proper credit. c)No, it is not plagiarism when a student uses mostly the same words in their research so long as it is for academic purposes. d)Yes, it is plagiarism if a student uses the work of another author in any capacity, even with citations.

d)By synthesizing what you have learned and sharing insights not found in your research

When writing a paper, how do you go about making the reference material you've used your own? a)By summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting the reference material in your paper b)By creating a reference list and using appropriate in-text references c)By creating your own reference material and then selling it to the library or a company on the Internet d)By synthesizing what you have learned and sharing insights not found in your research

a)The methods section

Where is the information found on the demographics of participants in a study? a)The methods section b)The introduction c)The reference page d)The works cited page

b)The bibliography should be the last page before the index.

Where should your bibliography appear? a)The bibliography should be directly after the title page. b)The bibliography should be the last page before the index. c)The bibliography should be spread throughout the paper. d)The bibliography should be where ever you would like.

c)Jorning, M. (2010, May 1). How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. Online Education Today, 6 (7), 50-52.

Which answer choice correctly shows a magazine citation in APA format? a)6 (7), 50-52. Jorning, M. (May 1, 2010). How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. Online Education Today b)Jorning, M. (2010, May 1) Online Education Today How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. 6 (7), 50-52. c)Jorning, M. (2010, May 1). How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. Online Education Today, 6 (7), 50-52. d)2010, May 1(Jorning, M.) How to Use Online Courses to Earn Credit. Online Education Today, 6 (7), 50-52.

b)The edition that you actually read

Which edition of a revised book should you put in your reference page? a)The first edition of a book b)The edition that you actually read c)The edition that can be most easily found d)The latest edition

d)A citation of a source along with a brief description and evaluation of the source

Which of the following BEST describes an annotated bibliography? a)A biographical work of a living individual b)A list of works published during a particular period in time c)A wiki of information on a particular topic d)A citation of a source along with a brief description and evaluation of the source

b)Make it your own

Which of the following areas is the last step when using references as part of your writing process? a)Create a thesis statement b)Make it your own c)Choose a topic d)Consult an expert

c)The original place where information can be found, or the first person to make that information available

Which of the following best defines a primary source? a)Any article written in a highly regarded peer-reviewed journal b)An account of events provided in a book, where the author analyzes a lot of letters relevant to the topic c)The original place where information can be found, or the first person to make that information available d)A source that faithfully relates information that was produced by someone else or somewhere else

d)The names of the authors of the various articles within the book

Which of the following is NOT a part of a reference for an edited book? a)The name of the editor b)The name of the publisher c)The year of publication d)The names of the authors of the various articles within the book

c)Date the article was retrieved

Which of the following is NOT a part of an APA citation when citing an online scholarly journal? a)Author's name b)DOI number c)Date the article was retrieved d)Volume and issue number of publication

d)The number of pages in the book

Which of the following is NOT a part of the bibliographic entry of a book? a)Where the publisher is located. b)The year of publication. c)The author's name. d)The number of pages in the book

c)Does this sound like it came from me?

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask yourself for determining if you need to cite a source? a)Am I presenting this information as a fact? b)When I type this information into a search engine, did I find sources who published this? c)Does this sound like it came from me? d)How do I know this?

a)The title of the page should be in all capital letters and underlined.

Which of the following is NOT a standard formatting requirement for an MLA-style paper? a)The title of the page should be in all capital letters and underlined. b)Only one space is allowed after periods or other punctuation marks. c)The body text of the paper should be double spaced. d)It must be typed on 8.5 X 11-inch paper with 12 pt. font.

a)Jones (2014) describes him as 'impatient' (p. 46).

Which of the following is NOT an example of correct MLA citation? (Assume that for all examples, the page numbers are correct) a)Jones (2014) describes him as 'impatient' (p. 46). b)One historian describes him as 'impatient' (Jones 46). c)Jones describes him as 'impatient' (Men and Dogs 46). d)Jones describes him as 'impatient' (46).

a)The location of the author

Which of the following is NOT included in a reference page citation? a)The location of the author b)The pages on which the article can be found c)The title of the publication d)The year of publication

c)https:// in the URL

Which of the following is NOT required when citing a journal article using MLA formatting? a)Date of publication b)Author's name c)https:// in the URL d)The name of the publisher

d)Richards, J. L. (1989, May 6). A dog's life in the Rockaways. The New Yorker, 142, 45-51.

Which of the following is a bibliographic entry for a magazine article? a)Richards, J. L. (1989). A Dog's Life in the Rockaways. The New Yorker: Doghouse Publishing. b)Richards, J. L. (1989). A Dog's Life in the Rockaways. New York City, NY: Doghouse Publishing. 142, 45-51. c)Richards, J. L. (1989, May 6). A dog's life in the Rockaways. New York City, NY: Doghouse Publishing. d)Richards, J. L. (1989, May 6). A dog's life in the Rockaways. The New Yorker, 142, 45-51.

a)All of these answers are correct

Which of the following is a reason citations and bibliographies are important? a)All of these answers are correct b)The reader can check quotes provided by the author. c)It helps the reader find primary sources. d)The reader can tell when information they are getting is second hand.

c)Appleseed, J. (1992). The best spots for planting: Apple trees in America. Made-Up Publishing Company.

Which of the following is an example of proper APA capitalization for the title of an authored book on the reference page? a)Appleseed, J. (1992). The Best Spots For Planting: Apple Trees In America. Made-Up Publishing Company. b)Appleseed, J. (1992). the best spots for planting: apple trees in America. Made-Up Publishing Company. c)Appleseed, J. (1992). The best spots for planting: Apple trees in America. Made-Up Publishing Company. d)Appleseed, J. (1992). The best spots for planting: Apple trees in America. Made-Up publishing company.

c)Cite your sources

Which of the following is an important step to remember when using the new-found knowledge from your reference material? a)Try to make up things that aren't true just to keep the readers on their toes b)Only use information you agree with c)Cite your sources d)Use as much information as you can find

b)(2012).

Which of the following is the correct APA format for citing the date a journal source was published? a)3/8/12 b)(2012). c)March 8, 2012 d)2012.

c)Harris, N. A. (2010). Why love is great (4th ed.). Harper Publishing Company.

Which of the following is the correct way of citing a revised book in APA style? a)Harris. (2010). Why love is great. Fourth Edition. New York, NY: Harper Publishing Company. b)Harris, N. A. (2010). Why love is great (4th ed.). Harper Publishing Company: New York, NY c)Harris, N. A. (2010). Why love is great (4th ed.). Harper Publishing Company. d)Harris, N. A. (2010, 4th. ed.). Why love is great. Harper Publishing Company.

d)Mandino, O. (1995). The spellbinder's gift. Random House, Inc.

Which of the following is the proper reference page APA citation for the book The Spellbinder's Gift by Og Mandino? a)Mandino. The Spellbinder's Gift. Random House, Inc. b)Mandino, O. The spellbinder's gift. Random House, Inc., (1995). c)Og Mandino. (1995). The Spellbinder's Gift. Random House, Inc. d)Mandino, O. (1995). The spellbinder's gift. Random House, Inc.

b)It is required if you have borrowed words or ideas from any sources.

Which of the following is true about including a Works Cited page? a)It means that you don't have to use in-text parenthetical citation. b)It is required if you have borrowed words or ideas from any sources. c)It is optional if you have used three or fewer sources. d)It is required by the Modern Library Association.

c)This is an example of correct APA citation formatting.

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). a)This could be either MLA or APA citation formatting and either way, it is correct. b)This is not an example of correct citation formatting in any style. c)This is an example of correct APA citation formatting. d)This is an example of correct MLA citation formatting.

b)Written and electronic.

Which of the following media can journal articles come in? a)Electronic and audio. b)Written and electronic. c)Electronic only. d)Written only.

a)A colon

Which of the following separates a title and subtitle in APA formatting? a)A colon b)A semi colon c)A comma d)A hyphen

b)All of these answers support the inclusion of a bibliography to enhance the credibility of the writer.

Which of the following statements supports the inclusion of a bibliography to enhance the credibility of the writer? a)The bibliography gives evidence to the depth of the writer's research. b)All of these answers support the inclusion of a bibliography to enhance the credibility of the writer. c)Referenced sources offer evidence of who or what may have influenced the researcher's point of view. d)A bibliography allows the reader to conduct a well-informed critique of the writer's research.

b)The fact that the sigmoid colon is the last part of the large intestine

Which of the following would you need to cite in a paper? a)The fact that the large intestine is part of the digestive system b)The fact that the sigmoid colon is the last part of the large intestine c)The fact that the sun is the center of the solar system d)The fact that Florida is 1 of 50 states in the USA

c)Updates are sometimes made to the MLA style guide.

Why is it important to consult a recent MLA style guide before you begin formatting your paper? a)The price for an MLA guide has been dropping over the past 10 years. b)The version of the MLA style guide used must be cited in your paper. c)Updates are sometimes made to the MLA style guide. d)MLA style rules can be difficult to remember.

a)Because the web address is subject to change, while the DOI is not.

Why is use of the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) preferred by those who use APA style citations? a)Because the web address is subject to change, while the DOI is not. b)Because it is the easiest way to access the online information. c)Because it includes the date of access and the web address does not. d)Because the DOI provides information about the author that the web address does not.

b)It means that it was reviewed by the author's professional peers who work in the field subject area that is the focus of the journal.

Why may a journal be more credible if it has a peer review system? a)It means that somebody has reviewed a paper and written a revised version of the paper as a response. b)It means that it was reviewed by the author's professional peers who work in the field subject area that is the focus of the journal. c)It means that it is free and that it is usually available at most universities. d)It means that the scientific community has largely accepted these findings.

b)include all of the sources that you cited in the body of your paper

Your Works Cited page should _____. a)contain all sources that you read when writing your paper b)include all of the sources that you cited in the body of your paper c)always contain at least ten sources d)begin on the same page on which the body of your paper ends

a)In-text; author

_____ citations let us know the information we are reading didn't come from the _____, but from another person or body of work. a)In-text; author b)Bibliographic; editor c)Text; publisher d)Author; editor