Citation Quiz

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Citation Skills Challenge

Test your knowledge of proper citation formatting with our engaging quiz! Ideal for students, educators, and anyone looking to enhance their writing skills.

Each question will challenge you to identify correctly formatted citations and integrate sources accurately.

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Choose the correctly formatted citation.

In 1990, Bigfoot sightings "increased at an almost suspicious rate" (Lu 33).

In 1990, Bigfoot sightings "increased at an almost suspicious rate." (Lu 33).

In 1990, Bigfoot sightings "increased at an almost suspicious rate." (Lu, 33)

In 1990, Bigfoot sightings "increased at an almost suspicious rate" (Lu, 33).

Choose the correctly formatted citation for a source with no page numbers.

Dr. Alma Huarota writes that "locals believe something strange lives in the woods" (Huarota).

Dr. Alma Huarota writes that "locals believe something strange lives in the woods" (no page number).

Dr. Alma Huarota writes that "locals believe something strange lives in the woods."

Dr. Alma Huarota writes that "locals believe something strange lives in the woods" (The New York Times).

Choose the correct option for citing numerical data.

Between 2010 and 2020, 12% of California residents reported seeing a UFO (Smith 14).

Between 2010 and 2020, 12% of California residents reported seeing a UFO.

Between "2010 and 2020," "12% of California residents" reported seeing a UFO (Smith 14).

Choose the best option for integrating a quotation.

It says in the article "Cryptozoology" that monsters tell us what people fear and desire (Ng 3).

The article "Cryptozoology" says that monsters tell us what people fear and desire (Ng 3).

The article "Cryptozoology" by Daisy Ng says that monsters tell us what people fear and desire (3).

Daisy Ng writes in "Cryptozoology" that monsters tell us what people fear and desire (3).

Choose the best option for integrating a quotation.

Flint argues that jackalopes are real. "They have been documented many times" (55).

Flint argues that jackalopes are real: "They have been documented many times" (55).

Flint argues that jackalopes are real, "They have been documented many times" (55).

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