CPW Research and Source Citation 3

Question 1

Which research database is specifically designed for finding peer-reviewed articles in the social sciences?

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO

Answer

PsycINFO is a specialized database maintained by the American Psychological Association for social science and psychology literature.

Question 2

A 'hanging indent' in a reference list means:

Accepted Answer

The first line is flush left and subsequent lines are indented

Answer

A hanging indent means the first line of each entry is flush with the left margin while all subsequent lines are indented, standard in APA and MLA reference lists.

Question 3

When is it appropriate to use a direct quote rather than a paraphrase?

Accepted Answer

When the author's exact wording is distinctive or important

Answer

Direct quotes are most appropriate when the author's specific wording carries meaning, stylistic significance, or rhetorical power that would be lost in paraphrase.

Question 4

What is a DOI in the context of academic citations?

Accepted Answer

A permanent digital identifier for a document

Answer

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a permanent alphanumeric string assigned to a document that provides a stable hyperlink to its online location.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'patchwork plagiarism'?

Accepted Answer

Stitching together phrases from multiple sources without proper attribution

Answer

Patchwork plagiarism involves combining copied phrases or sentences from different sources, sometimes with minor word changes, without proper attribution.

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CPW Research and Source Citation 3