In-Text Citations Quiz

What is the purpose of using a parenthetical citation in your writing?

• To add more or extra words and information about the topic

• To give credit to the source of a direct quote or paraphrased information at the end of our sentence

• To make the writing look more professional even though it might not be

• To introduce a new topic

Which of the following is an example of a signal phrase?

• "According to the article titled..."

• "In conclusion..."

• "For example..."

• "On the other hand..."

What is paraphrasing?

• Copying text word-for-word from a source

• Using the exact charts and graphs from a source

• Rewriting a text in your own words, with the same length, while retaining the original meaning

• Listing the sources you used at the end of your document

What is a works cited page?

• A page that lists all the works mentioned in the footnotes

• A summary of what you wrote

• A page that lists all the sources you have quoted or paraphrased in your document

• The first page of a research paper

When summarizing a source, what is most important to include?

• EVERY detail from the original source

• The main ideas of the source

• Direct quotes from the source

• Your own opinion about the source

What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

• Summarizing is longer than paraphrasing

• Paraphrasing includes direct quotes

• Summarizing presents the broad concepts in a condensed version, while paraphrasing is more detailed and thorough

• There is no difference

Why is it important to quote directly from a source?

• To fill up space in your paper

• To provide evidence for your argument or claim

• To make the paper easier to write

• To avoid having to think of your own ideas

What does interpreting a text involve?

• Copying the text exactly as it is

• Changing the text into a different language

• Explaining or providing commentary on what you think is the meaning of the text

• Summarizing the text in one sentence

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use in-text citations?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the paper longer

• To give credit to the original authors

• To allow readers to find the source material

When should a signal phrase be used?

• Only at the beginning of an essay

• Only at the end of an essay

• BEFORE introducing a quote or paraphrased information

• AFTER a quote or paraphrased information