Citing Sources: Library Skills! Trivia Questions Quiz
Citing Sources
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Jo Marchant wrote a book called "Decoding the heavens." It was published in 2009 by Da Capo Press. If you cited this book, what would you list first?
- A.
Marchant's name
- B.
Answer option 2
- C.
Answer option 3
- D.
Answer option 4
Correct Answer
A. Marchant's nameExplanation
When citing a book, the author's name is typically listed first. In this case, the correct answer is Marchant's name because it is standard practice to give credit to the author first when referencing their work.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When should you use the abbreviation "et al.?"
- A.
Only when a book has several authors
- B.
Only when a book has no listed author
- C.
Only when a source appears in a magazine or journal
- D.
Only when a source has no listed publisher
Correct Answer
A. Only when a book has several authorsExplanation
The abbreviation "et al." is used when a book has several authors. This abbreviation is derived from the Latin phrase "et alia" which means "and others." It is commonly used in academic writing to refer to a source that has multiple authors, instead of listing all the authors' names. This helps to save space and make the citation more concise.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the publisher in the following citation: Kluth, Fred._Cars of 1998_Miami: The Auto Press, 1999.
- A.
Fred Kluth
- B.
The Auto Press
- C.
Miami
- D.
Cars of 1998
Correct Answer
B. The Auto PressExplanation
The correct answer is "The Auto Press". This is because "The Auto Press" is the name of the publisher mentioned in the citation.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Liz Allen and John Chambers wrote a book together. How will their names appear in a bibliography?
- A.
Liz Allen and John Chambers
- B.
Allen, Liz and Chambers, John
- C.
Allen, Liz and John Chambers
- D.
Liz Allen and Chambers, John
Correct Answer
C. Allen, Liz and John ChambersExplanation
In a bibliography, the names of authors are typically listed in alphabetical order by their last names. Therefore, the correct answer is "Allen, Liz and John Chambers" because it follows this convention.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How do the second and third lines of a bibliographical citation differ from the first line?
- A.
The first line is indented; the following lines are not
- B.
The first line is not indented; the following lines are
- C.
The first line is underlined; the following are not
- D.
The first line is not underlined: the following lines are
Correct Answer
B. The first line is not indented; the following lines areExplanation
The first line of a bibliographical citation is not indented, while the second and third lines are indented. This formatting difference helps to visually separate the different elements of the citation and make it easier to read and understand.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If one of your sources has no author listed, what should you do?
- A.
Just list the title and all other information
- B.
Leave that source out of your bibliography
- C.
Invent a name for the author of the source
- D.
Call the publisher and find out who wrote the source
Correct Answer
A. Just list the title and all other informationExplanation
When one of your sources has no author listed, the best course of action is to just list the title and all other relevant information. This is because the title and other details can still provide valuable information for the reader to locate and reference the source. Leaving the source out of the bibliography would result in incomplete referencing, while inventing a name for the author would be misleading and inaccurate. Calling the publisher to find out the author is not necessary if the source already provides sufficient information without it.Rate this question:
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Which of t he following must always be included in a citation for a print magazine article?
- A.
The names of the artists or photographers who contributed images to the article
- B.
The date on which you read the magazine article
- C.
The magazine''s circulation (number of copies produced)
- D.
The page number(s) that the article appeared on
Correct Answer
D. The page number(s) that the article appeared onExplanation
In a citation for a print magazine article, the page number(s) that the article appeared on must always be included. This is because the page number(s) provide specific information about where the article can be found within the magazine, allowing readers to easily locate the article for reference or further reading. The names of the artists or photographers who contributed images to the article may be included if relevant, but it is not a requirement for all magazine articles. The date on which you read the magazine article and the magazine's circulation are not necessary components of a citation for a print magazine article.Rate this question:
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What MUST be included in an Internet citation?
- A.
The name of your Internet Service Provider
- B.
The date you read the page
- C.
The e-mail address of the author
- D.
The location of the computer from which you accessed the page
Correct Answer
B. The date you read the pageExplanation
The date you read the page must be included in an Internet citation. This is important for providing accurate and up-to-date information to readers. It allows them to understand the currency of the information being cited and helps in verifying the source's reliability. Including the date also helps in distinguishing between different versions or editions of the same webpage, as content on the internet can change over time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How must a bibliography be ordered?
- A.
By date of publication, from most recent to oldest
- B.
By date of publication, from oldest to most recent
- C.
Alphabetically, by authors last name
- D.
Alphabetically, by title
Correct Answer
C. Alphabetically, by authors last nameExplanation
A bibliography must be ordered alphabetically, by the authors' last names. This means that the sources listed in the bibliography should be arranged in alphabetical order according to the last names of the authors or editors. This allows for easy reference and retrieval of the sources, as they are organized in a logical and systematic manner.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If you're citing an encyclopedia article, where should the name of the encyclopedia appear?
- A.
At the very beginning of the citation
- B.
After the author's name, and before the title of the article
- C.
After the title of the article, and before information about the publisher
- D.
At the very end of the citation
Correct Answer
C. After the title of the article, and before information about the publisherExplanation
The correct answer is after the title of the article and before information about the publisher. This is because the name of the encyclopedia is an important piece of information that should be included in the citation, but it is not the first element that needs to be mentioned. The citation typically starts with the author's name, followed by the title of the article, and then the name of the encyclopedia comes next. Finally, information about the publisher is provided at the end of the citation.Rate this question:
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