English Composition Flashcards

What is plagiarism in academic writing?

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

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

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

Answer: The author's last name

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

What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

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

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

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

Answer: Ethos

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

What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

Answer: Ad hominem — attacking the person rather than the argument

Ad hominem is a logical fallacy where someone attacks the character of their opponent instead of addressing the actual argument.

What is paraphrasing in academic writing?

Answer: Restating someone else's ideas in your own words while citing the source

Paraphrasing involves restating another's ideas in your own words while still citing the original source, unlike a direct quote.