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Citing evidence

Quiz by Kelli Rappard

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  • Q1
    What does it mean to cite evidence in a piece of writing?
    To write a conclusion without support.
    To create a summary of your writing.
    To reference specific information or details that support your main idea.
    To include personal opinions only.
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is citing evidence important in an argument?
    It adds unrelated information.
    It helps to build credibility and supports your claims.
    It makes your writing longer.
    It confuses the reader.
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of evidence is best to cite in a research paper?
    Opinions from friends.
    Facts and statistics from reputable sources.
    Random internet posts.
    Your personal feelings.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of a good source to cite as evidence?
    A personal diary entry
    An unverified blog
    A peer-reviewed journal article.
    A social media post
    30s
  • Q5
    What should you do if you use a quote from a book in your writing?
    Cite the book to give proper credit to the author.
    Only mention the quote but not the author.
    Change the quote to your own words.
    Ignore it and continue writing.
    30s
  • Q6
    When citing evidence from a website, what is essential to include?
    The date you wrote your report.
    Just the website name.
    The author, title of the page, and the URL.
    Only the URL.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a consequence of failing to cite your sources?
    Your writing becomes more creative.
    You will receive extra credit.
    Your work will be published.
    You may be accused of plagiarism.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?
    Adding your own opinion without reference.
    Copying text exactly as it appears.
    Restating someone else's ideas in your own words and citing the source.
    Only summarizing the main idea without credit.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a citation in your research?
    To provide personal opinions and experiences.
    To summarize everything you wrote.
    To allow readers to locate the sources you used.
    To make your paper look longer.
    30s
  • Q10
    What does it mean to use a primary source in your writing?
    To write your own opinion about the topic.
    To rely on secondhand interpretations.
    To use articles that summarize other sources.
    To use original materials from the time or event you are studying.
    30s

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