chapter 4.4 "Citation and Writing Guidelines" Flashcards
What must you acknowledge in your academic papers?
The use of the intellectual property of others
How should citations be written in the text?
In an abbreviated form
what does abbreviated form mean?
An abbreviated form is a shortened version of a word, phrase, or expression. It’s used to save time, space, or effort in communication while retaining the meaning. Abbreviations can take various forms, such as:
Initialisms: Where each initial letter is pronounced individually (e.g., USA for “United States of America”).
Acronyms: Where the initial letters form a new word (e.g., NASA for “National Aeronautics and Space Administration”).
Shortened Words: Truncated versions of words (e.g., Dr. for “Doctor” or info for “information”).
Contractions: Words shortened by omitting letters and using an apostrophe (e.g., don’t for “do not”).
The key is that the abbreviated form represents the longer version in a compact way.
What elements are included in a citation for direct quotations?
Author’s last name, year of publication, and page number
For indirect quotations, which elements are required?
Author’s last name and year of publication
What should you do if your citation refers to two or more pages?
Use “pp.” before the page numbers
What are footnotes used for in academic writing?
For side notes or explanations
How should long quotations (over 40 words) be formatted?
As an indented paragraph without quotation marks
How should short quotations (up to 40 words) be formatted?
Incorporated into the text with quotation marks
What is required when quoting from an audio book?
Provide a time stamp
When paraphrasing, how should you present the information?
In your own words
what does paraphrasing mean?
Paraphrasing means restating someone else’s ideas or information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning. It’s a way to explain or simplify content, often used to demonstrate understanding, avoid plagiarism, or make information more accessible.
How should sources be cited in the bibliography?
Alphabetically by author
What should be done if one author has multiple publications in one year?
Add letters (a, b, c) after the year of publication
Which font is recommended for the general text in academic papers?
Arial
What is the required line spacing for academic papers?
1.5 line spacing
What is the ideal margin size for academic papers?
2 cm on all sides
What must be included in the bibliography besides the author’s name?
Year of publication and source details
Which citation style is commonly referenced in academic papers?
APA
what is APA style?
APA style is a set of guidelines for writing and formatting academic documents, such as research papers, essays, and theses. It is established by the American Psychological Association and is widely used in social sciences, education, psychology, and related fields.
How should tables and figures be referenced in academic papers?
Referenced as “Table X” or “Figure Y”
What should be done if a citation comes from a source without page numbers?
Provide a timestamp or chapter
What is the significance of correctly citing sources?
It prevents plagiarism
What happens if you do not correctly cite a source?
It can be considered plagiarism
