Citing and Referencing Sources

Dr. Dan explains the importance of correctly citing secondary sources to maintain academic integrity. He highlights common mistakes students make, such as citing sources they haven't read, and provides guidance on how to properly cite using the APA manual. The video emphasizes the need to only list sources in the reference list that have been read and cited in-text, and offers a simple rule to follow for accurate citation.

Why is it important to correctly cite secondary sources?

• To make the reference list look longer.

• To show off your writing skills.

• To avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity.

• To confuse the reader.

What is a common mistake students make when citing sources?

• Using too many direct quotes.

• Not using enough sources.

• Citing sources in alphabetical order.

• Citing sources they have not actually read.

What is the potential issue with citing sources you haven't read?

• It is too time-consuming.

• It makes your paper too long.

• It can lead to academic integrity issues.

• It is a common practice.

In the example given, which article did the students actually read?

• Milliman's article

• Ferguson's article

• Denton's article

• MIT drop's article

What should students do if they have not read a source but want to cite it?

• Cite it as a secondary source.

• Ignore it completely.

• Guess the content and cite it.

• Include it in the reference list anyway.

According to APA guidelines, how should a secondary source be cited?

• By listing all authors in alphabetical order.

• As cited by the original author.

• By guessing the year of publication.

• By using the first author's name only.

What does citing a source as 'as cited by' indicate?

• The source is outdated.

• The source is not credible.

• You are the original author.

• You have not read the original source.

What does the APA manual suggest for citing secondary sources?

• Use 'as cited by' to indicate the original source.

• Ignore secondary sources.

• List all authors involved.

• Use only the first author's name.

What should be included in the reference list?

• Articles that are popular.

• All articles mentioned in the text.

• Only the articles that have been read.

• Articles that are difficult to find.

What is the consequence of listing a source in the reference list that was not read?

• It is considered deceptive.

• It is encouraged for longer lists.

• It is ignored by readers.

• It is a common practice.