Paraphrasing
Quotations
APA
MLA
Works Cited/Reference Page
100
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To express the meaning of an author's direct work through your own words while still maintaining the integrity of the intended meaning of the text.
100
What is a direct quotation?
A quotation can best be defined as a grouping of words, presented by an author, which are presented by someone other than the original creator of such words.
100
APA style is used by individual in what types of fields?
Social Sciences
100
MLA is used by individuals in what types of fields?
Humanities
100
What are a Works Cited and a Reference Page?
A Works Cited/Reference Page is a page (or more) following the body of text that holds the information necessary to appropriately attribute evidence to it's original source.
200
What are both of the key elements of a paraphrase?
1.Completely different words and sentence structure from the original text.
2.Citation
200
What is the rule of thumb when analyzing how many quotations you should use in your writing?
2-3 long quotations and 4-5 short quotations per 2000 words.
200
Are commas used in in-text citations?
Yes!
200
What portion of the author's name is used in an MLA Works Cited page?
The author's full name.
200
Suppose you are using a source with two authors. How would you format the names of these two authors in a Works Cited Page?
(Let's call these authors Laura Kiringle and Joseph M. Baddlynger.)
Kiringle, Laura, and Joseph M. Baddlynger.
300
What are two reasons why paraphrasing is beneficial?
1. Paraphrasing will help to put complicated teminology into a form that is more easily understood.
2. Paraphrasing helps avoid excessive use of direct quotations.
3. Paraphrasing demonstrates your understanding of the subject matter.
300
When is a quotation a block quotation?
When the quotation is longer than three lines of typed text (40 words).
300
How does one format the name of an author in a References page?
Author's last name, first initial.
300
Does a paper formatted using MLA require a title page?
No, but they can include one if the writer would like for it to.
300
Where does the publication date belong in an MLA citation for an online source?
Between the location and URL/DOI.
400
1. The paraphrase has a very similar sentence structure to the original quote; it essentially has a few different words from the original quote and does not flow well.
2.The term “civic hub” is not in quotes (it should be, as it is a unique phrase used in the original quote).
3.There is no citation crediting the source of the idea.
400
What are 2 of the 3 ways you can modify a direct quotation?
1. Instead of leaving out words, use an ellipses (…).
2. Instead of changing the capitalization of a letter, use square brackets [] around the letter.
3. Instead of adding words into quotations, use square brackets around the new word.
400
A paper formatting using APA always starts with a _____ and ends with a _______
Title Page and Reference Page
400
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
400
Name 3 Things wrong with this APA citation:
W. Shelley, M.. Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus. N.Y, Cutchogue: Buccaneer Books. (1976)
Shelley, M.W. (1976). Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus. Cutchogue, N.Y: Buccaneer Books.
500
Paraphrase this passage:
Women’s behaviors and actions were moderated rigorously through various Medieval sociopolitical influences. Both men and women were aware of these influences and took care to make sure that others would do their part to meet these expectations and standards through such harassment as public scorn. The largest influencing sociopolitical body to maintain the importance of such patriarchal rule, the Medieval Catholic Church, condemned female insubordination against men and the use of contraceptive methods.
Correct answer will be evaluated by Prof. Nolt.
500
What are 4 must-haves of quotations?
1. Making sure your quotation blends with the sentence.
2. Making sure you acknowledge the source.
3. Use reporting words (i.e. acknowledge, declare, reveal) to integrate the quotation into your writing.
4. Use the exact words of the author.
500
What does APA stand for?
American Psychology Association
500
What is one thing an MLA formatted paper and an APA formatted paper have in common?
1. The entire paper is double spaced.
2. ALL information used within the paper must be in the References/Works Cited Page.
3. Both use parenthetical citations within the body of the paper.
4. Though only an APA paper requires a Title Page, both can use it.
500
What are 6 of the 9 core elements of a Works Cited/Reference Page?
1. Author 2. Title of Source 3. Title of Container 4. Other Contributors 5. Version 6. Number 7.Publisher 8. Publication Date 9. Location