Question 1

What does it mean to cite evidence in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

To reference specific information or details that support your main idea.

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To write a conclusion without support.

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To create a summary of your writing.

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To include personal opinions only.

Question 2

Why is citing evidence important in an argument?

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It helps to build credibility and supports your claims.

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It adds unrelated information.

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It makes your writing longer.

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It confuses the reader.

Question 3

What type of evidence is best to cite in a research paper?

Accepted Answer

Facts and statistics from reputable sources.

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Opinions from friends.

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Random internet posts.

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Your personal feelings.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a good source to cite as evidence?

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed journal article.

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A personal diary entry

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An unverified blog

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A social media post

Question 5

What should you do if you use a quote from a book in your writing?

Accepted Answer

Cite the book to give proper credit to the author.

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Only mention the quote but not the author.

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Change the quote to your own words.

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Ignore it and continue writing.

Question 6

When citing evidence from a website, what is essential to include?

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The author, title of the page, and the URL.

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The date you wrote your report.

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Just the website name.

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Only the URL.

Question 7

What is a consequence of failing to cite your sources?

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You may be accused of plagiarism.

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Your writing becomes more creative.

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You will receive extra credit.

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Your work will be published.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?

Accepted Answer

Restating someone else's ideas in your own words and citing the source.

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Adding your own opinion without reference.

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Copying text exactly as it appears.

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Only summarizing the main idea without credit.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a citation in your research?

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To allow readers to locate the sources you used.

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To provide personal opinions and experiences.

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To summarize everything you wrote.

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To make your paper look longer.

Question 10

What does it mean to use a primary source in your writing?

Accepted Answer

To use original materials from the time or event you are studying.

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To write your own opinion about the topic.

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To rely on secondhand interpretations.

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To use articles that summarize other sources.

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