English 111 Final Exam

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What is the correct order for listing references at the end of an essay?

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Alphabetical order.

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What is lateral reading?

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A type of reading where a researcher determines the credibility of online and print information by reading multiple sources to validate factual claims, the author's authority, or a website's perspective.

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What is considered the most reliable secondary source for undergraduate research?

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Academic journals.

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What information should be included in an in-text or parenthetical citation?

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Author's last name, date of publication, and page number, if any.

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What is a signal phrase?

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A phrase used to introduce direct quotations.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a works cited page?

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A list of all the sources referenced in an essay, formatted according to a specific citation style.

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What is the significance of peer review in academic publishing?

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Peer review ensures the quality and credibility of research before publication.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of a text or passage in one's own words.