Parenthetical Citations And Endnotes/Footnotes Quiz
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Where are parenthetical citations keyed?
- A.
In paragraphs.
- B.
On a "works cited" list.
- C.
At the bottom of each page.
Correct Answer
A. In paragrapHs.Explanation
Parenthetical citations are typically used within the body of a paragraph to give credit to the original source of information. These citations are placed immediately after the information being cited, enclosed within parentheses. By including the author's last name and the page number, the reader can easily locate the full reference in the works cited list. This allows the reader to verify the information and provides proper acknowledgement to the original author.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is included in parenthetical citations?
- A.
The authors name and publication date.
- B.
The authors name, the publication date and Italicized.
- C.
The authors name.
Correct Answer
C. The authors name.Explanation
Parenthetical citations typically include the author's name. This is because parenthetical citations are used to give credit to the original author and provide a brief reference to the source material within the text. The publication date and italicization are not typically included in parenthetical citations.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is a parenthetical citation?
- A.
A note of text placed at the bottom of a page in a book or document. The note can provide an author's comments on the main text or citations of a reference work in support of the text.
- B.
Is used to manage bibliographies and references when writing essays and articles.
- C.
Is a citation style in which in-text citations must be enclosed within parentheses and embedded in the paragraph
Correct Answer
C. Is a citation style in which in-text citations must be enclosed within parentheses and embedded in the paragrapH -
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Where are the complete references associated parenthetical citations keyed?
- A.
On the citation page.
- B.
At the end of each page.
- C.
At the end of the last page.
Correct Answer
B. At the end of each page.Explanation
The complete references associated with parenthetical citations are keyed at the end of each page. This means that for every parenthetical citation used in the text, the corresponding complete reference can be found at the bottom of the same page. This allows readers to easily locate the sources and verify the information being cited.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Identify the correct parenthetical citation for this source:
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Tannen, Deborah. The Argument Culture. Toronto: Random House, 1998. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen 7).
- B.
Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (7).
- C.
Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen, 1998, p. 7).
Correct Answer
A. Tannen, Deborah. The Argument Culture. Toronto: Random House, 1998. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: “In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas” (Tannen 7). -
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Which of the following statements describes a footnote?
- A.
Text reference appearing in the footer.
- B.
Text reference appearing at the bottom of a page.
- C.
Text reference appearing at the end of a report.
- D.
Text reference appearing at the end of every paragraph.
Correct Answer
B. Text reference appearing at the bottom of a page.Explanation
A footnote is a text reference that appears at the bottom of a page. It is used to provide additional information or to cite sources for specific statements made in the main text. Footnotes are commonly used in academic writing and research papers to provide readers with more detailed explanations or references for specific points mentioned in the text. They are typically numbered or marked with symbols and are placed at the bottom of the page to avoid interrupting the flow of the main text.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where is an endnote inserted?
- A.
End of section.
- B.
End of document.
- C.
End of page.
- D.
New page at end of document.
Correct Answer
B. End of document.Explanation
An endnote is inserted at the end of a document. It is a reference or explanatory note that appears at the end of a section or the entire document. It provides additional information or citations for specific points mentioned in the document. Placing the endnote at the end of the document allows readers to easily locate and refer to the notes without interrupting the flow of the main text.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which of these sentences are the footnote numbers correctly placed?
- A.
In a recent piece of research, Neville has demonstrated that sausages are always best when cooked slowly in the Aga.2
- B.
A BMA report published in 2004 described Neville as 'dangerously obsessed'6 by sausages.
- C.
Neville's description of the perfect sausage3 - one that is 'crunchy but not crispy' - has become the basis for subsequent scholarship.
Correct Answer
A. In a recent piece of research, Neville has demonstrated that sausages are always best when cooked slowly in the Aga.2Explanation
The correct answer is the first sentence: "In a recent piece of research, Neville has demonstrated that sausages are always best when cooked slowly in the Aga.2" The footnote number "2" is correctly placed after the word "Aga" to indicate that it refers to the source or additional information related to cooking sausages slowly in the Aga.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where do you place the parenthetical citation?
- A.
End of a sentence.
- B.
End of a page
- C.
Works Cited Page
Correct Answer
A. End of a sentence.Explanation
The parenthetical citation is placed at the end of a sentence to indicate the source of the information or quote used in the sentence. This allows readers to easily locate the corresponding entry in the Works Cited page and verify the credibility of the information presented. Placing the citation at the end of a page or in the Works Cited page alone would not provide immediate and specific attribution within the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Parenthetical Citations include......
- A.
Quotation marks
- B.
Parenthesis
- C.
Italics
Correct Answer
B. ParenthesisExplanation
Parenthetical citations include parenthesis. This is because parenthetical citations are used to give credit to the original source of information within a text. They are typically placed at the end of a sentence or phrase, enclosed in parenthesis. This allows readers to easily identify and locate the source of the information being cited. Quotation marks are used to indicate direct quotes from a source, while italics are used for titles of larger works or emphasis, but they are not directly related to parenthetical citations.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the difference between Endnotes & Footnotes?
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