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Unit 5: Synthesis
5.4 Citing Sources Appropriately
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What are the three main citation styles used in academic writing?
MLA, APA, Chicago
In-text citations in APA style use numbered superscripts.
False
In which discipline is the MLA citation style primarily used?
Literature
The Chicago citation style uses footnotes or endnotes for
in-text
citations.
True
The 'Title' component refers to the title of the book, article, or
website
What is the in-text citation format for MLA style?
(Author, page)
The Chicago citation style uses numbered footnotes for
in-text
citations.
True
The APA citation style uses the term 'References' for its bibliography, while MLA uses 'Works
Cited
How is an in-text citation formatted in MLA style?
(Author's Last Name, page number)
Numbered superscripts are used for in-text citations in
Chicago style
.
True
The APA citation style uses the term 'References' for its
bibliography
Why is correctly formatting a bibliography crucial?
To locate and verify sources
The MLA citation style uses the "
Works Cited
" format for the bibliography.
True
The three main citation styles are MLA, APA, and
Chicago
The key components of a citation include the author, title, publication details, and access
information
Match the citation style with its corresponding bibliography format:
MLA ↔️ Works Cited
APA ↔️ References
Chicago ↔️ Bibliography
The APA citation style focuses on the author and publication
date
What does the 'Author' component refer to in a citation?
Creator of the source
Publication details in a citation include the publisher, publication date, and page numbers.
True
The in-text citation format for APA style is (Author,
date
)
What does MLA emphasize in its in-text citations?
Author and page
Choosing the correct citation style depends on the academic discipline and
assignment requirements
.
True
The in-text citation format for APA style is (Author's Last Name,
year
)
What is the title for the bibliography in MLA style?
Works Cited
In Chicago style, the bibliography is titled
'Bibliography'
.
True
The format for the list of sources cited in a paper varies across the three main citation
styles
Match the citation style with its bibliography/references format:
MLA ↔️ Works Cited
APA ↔️ References
Chicago ↔️ Bibliography
The MLA citation style is commonly used in
literature
and humanities.
True
Order the citation styles based on their emphasis in in-text citations:
1️⃣ MLA: Author's Name and Page Number
2️⃣ APA: Author's Name and Publication Date
3️⃣ Chicago: Numbered Footnotes
What determines the appropriate citation style for a paper?
The academic discipline
What does the 'Title of Work' refer to in a citation?
Book, article, or website
What is the in-text citation format for MLA?
(Author's Last Name, page number)
Why are in-text citations important in academic writing?
To attribute information properly
Order the citation styles based on their bibliography format:
1️⃣ MLA: Works Cited
2️⃣ APA: References
3️⃣ Chicago: Bibliography
Journal articles are cited differently across the three citation styles.
True
What is the format for citing a journal article in Chicago style?
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." *Journal Name* Volume#, no. # (Publication Date): pages.
In APA style, the author's first name is shortened to their
initial
In MLA style, the
URL
of a website is included at the end of the citation.
True
What is the format for citing a website in MLA style?
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." *Website Name*, Publication Date, URL.
What is the format for citing a website in Chicago style?
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." *Website Name*, Publication Date. URL.
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