What is the primary purpose of citing sources in a research paper?

In-Text Citations and Works Cited

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To confuse the reader
To give credit to the original authors
To fill up space in the paper
To make the paper longer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a component of an in-text citation?
Title of the book
Parentheses
Author's last name
Page number
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should an in-text citation appear in a research paper?
At the beginning of the paper
In the bibliography
In the footnotes
In the body of the paper, right after the cited information
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct format for an in-text citation?
Reynolds, page 72
(Reynolds 72)
Reynolds 72
(Reynolds, 72)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you paraphrase an author's idea in your paper?
Include an in-text citation
Ignore the citation
Mention it in the introduction
Only cite if it's a direct quote
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of parentheses in an in-text citation?
To highlight the citation
To separate the citation from the text
To make the citation optional
To indicate a footnote
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you use an author's exact words in your paper?
Ignore the citation
Paraphrase the words
Include an in-text citation
Only mention it in the works cited
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