Which of the following is a good practice when reading academic texts?

Highlighting and annotating key arguments

What is the primary goal of critical thinking in academic work?

To evaluate arguments and evidence

What is a secondary citation in APA?

Referring to a source quoted within another source

What is a reference list in APA style?

A list of sources directly cited in your work

Which format is correct for an APA book reference?

Smith, J. (2022). Leadership 101. Penguin.

What is meant by synthesising sources?

Combining information from several texts to support an idea

Which skill helps in developing well-reasoned arguments in essays?

Critical and analytical thinking

What does APA stand for?

American Psychological Association

What is the benefit of citing sources accurately in your assignment?

. To support your arguments and maintain academic integrity

What should you avoid when referencing in APA style?

Listing both original and secondary sources

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Critical Thinking, Writing & APA Referencing (Revision)

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This short quiz is designed to help reinforce your understanding of key skills from Workshops 1 & 2. Test your knowledge on critical thinking, academic reading, writing techniques, and APA citation principles.

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1
Which of the following is a good practice when reading academic texts?
Highlighting and annotating key arguments
Focusing only on long words
Skipping the abstract and going straight to the references
Reading passively without note-taking
2
What is the primary goal of critical thinking in academic work?
To evaluate arguments and evidence
To memorise facts
To summarise every text
To accept information as it is
3
What is a secondary citation in APA?
Referring to a source quoted within another source
Citing your own essay
Reading a blog and citing a book
Using a footnote
4
What is a reference list in APA style?
A bibliography with all sources you’ve ever read
A list of your personal notes
A list of all books at the library
A list of sources directly cited in your work
5
Which format is correct for an APA book reference?
Smith J. 2022. Leadership 101. Penguin
Smith, J. (2022). Leadership 101. Penguin.
John Smith (2022), Leadership 101, Penguin.
J. Smith, 2022, “Leadership 101,” Penguin
6
What is meant by synthesising sources?
Copying multiple authors
Ignoring differences in viewpoints
Combining information from several texts to support an idea
Mixing different paragraphs together
7
Which skill helps in developing well-reasoned arguments in essays?
Critical and analytical thinking
Copying and pasting
Writing emotionally
Reading only blogs
8
What does APA stand for?
American Planning Association
American Psychological Association
Association of Paragraph Authors
Academic Practice Agency
9
What is the benefit of citing sources accurately in your assignment?
. To support your arguments and maintain academic integrity
To make the paper longer
To confuse the reader
To meet the 1,000-word target
10
What should you avoid when referencing in APA style?
Quoting journal articles
Listing both original and secondary sources
Using digital articles
Paraphrasing information

Critical Thinking, Writing & APA Referencing (Revision) Flashcards | StudBud

Critical Thinking, Writing & APA Referencing (Revision)

10 termsStudBud Administration

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Which of the following is a good practice when reading academic texts?
Highlighting and annotating key arguments
Focusing only on long words
Skipping the abstract and going straight to the references
Reading passively without note-taking
2
What is the primary goal of critical thinking in academic work?
To evaluate arguments and evidence
To memorise facts
To summarise every text
To accept information as it is
3
What is a secondary citation in APA?
Referring to a source quoted within another source
Citing your own essay
Reading a blog and citing a book
Using a footnote
4
What is a reference list in APA style?
A bibliography with all sources you’ve ever read
A list of your personal notes
A list of all books at the library
A list of sources directly cited in your work
5
Which format is correct for an APA book reference?
Smith J. 2022. Leadership 101. Penguin
Smith, J. (2022). Leadership 101. Penguin.
John Smith (2022), Leadership 101, Penguin.
J. Smith, 2022, “Leadership 101,” Penguin
6
What is meant by synthesising sources?
Copying multiple authors
Ignoring differences in viewpoints
Combining information from several texts to support an idea
Mixing different paragraphs together
7
Which skill helps in developing well-reasoned arguments in essays?
Critical and analytical thinking
Copying and pasting
Writing emotionally
Reading only blogs
8
What does APA stand for?
American Planning Association
American Psychological Association
Association of Paragraph Authors
Academic Practice Agency
9
What is the benefit of citing sources accurately in your assignment?
. To support your arguments and maintain academic integrity
To make the paper longer
To confuse the reader
To meet the 1,000-word target
10
What should you avoid when referencing in APA style?
Quoting journal articles
Listing both original and secondary sources
Using digital articles
Paraphrasing information