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Question #1
Which of the following requires an in-text citation?
A.   paraphrase
B.   all of these
C.   summary
D.   direct quote
Question #2
A shortened version of a title can be used if no author is listed.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
If the author’s name is mentioned in the sentence, it is possible that no in-text citation is needed at the end of the sentence.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
Quotation marks should always be used along with an in-text citation.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
Which of the following statements about in-text citations is NOT true?
A.   An in-text citation must match the first word(s) of the works-cited entry for that source.
B.   In-text citations must always contain page numbers.
C.   In-text citations give credibility and evidence in student writing.
D.   The abbreviation “et al” is used when there are three or more authors.
Question #6
Which of the following in-text citations is formatted correctly?
A.   The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey p. 127).
B.   The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey 127).
C.   The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen (Hennessey 127).”
D.   The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey, 127).
Question #7
Which of the following in-text citations is formatted correctly?
A.   Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed.” (383-384)
B.   Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (Richtel 383-384).
C.   Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (pp. 383-384).
D.   Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (383-384).
Question #8
Choose the correct in-text citation based on the works cited citation provided: Pettit, Emily. “Sentencing Juveniles as Adults is not Always the Best Policy.” ALEC, 20 Apr. 2016, www.alec.org/article/sentencing-juveniles-as-adults-is-not-always-the-best-policy.Links to an external site. Accessed 24 Feb. 2018.
A.   The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent. (Petit) ”
B.   The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (Petit).
C.   The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (“Sentencing Juveniles as Adults is not Always the Best Policy”).
D.   The article claims that “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (Sentencing Juveniles as Adults is not Always the Best Policy).
Question #9
Choose the correct in-text citation based on the works cited citation provided: “From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending.” NIJ.gov, 11 Mar. 2014, www.nij.gov/topics/crime/Pages/delinquency-to-adult-offending.aspxLinks to an external site.. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. A. To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”) B. To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”). C. To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (gov) D. The website gov claims, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.”
A.   To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”).
B.   The website gov claims, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.”
C.   To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (gov)
D.   To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”)
Question #10
Choose the correct in-text citation based on the works cited citation provided: Richtel, Matt. A Deadly Wandering. Harper Collins, 2014.
A.   Surprisingly, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (Richtel p. 25).
B.   Richtel observes, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (25).
C.   Surprisingly, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (A Deadly Wandering 25).
D.   Richtel observes, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (p. 25).

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