College English Composition 2

Question 1

What is plagiarism in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Presenting someone else's ideas or words as your own without proper citation

Answer

Plagiarism is using another person's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution, which is a serious academic integrity violation.

Question 2

In APA citation style, what appears first in a reference list entry?

Accepted Answer

The author's last name

Answer

APA reference list entries begin with the author's last name, followed by initials, publication date, title, and source information.

Question 3

What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

Accepted Answer

Primary sources are original materials; secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources

Answer

Primary sources are original documents or firsthand accounts, while secondary sources analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources.

Question 4

Which rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility and authority of the writer?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Answer

Ethos refers to the appeal to credibility and authority, establishing why the audience should trust the writer or speaker.

Question 5

What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

To provide a summary and evaluation of each source alongside its citation

Answer

An annotated bibliography includes a citation for each source followed by a brief description and evaluation of its content and relevance.

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