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Fact-Checking & Reference Verification Flashcards

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  1. Which citation style uses in-text parenthetical citations paired with a 'Works Cited' list rather than footnotes?

    Answer: MLA (Modern Language Association)

    MLA style uses parenthetical in-text citations (Author page) paired with a Works Cited list, which is particularly common in humanities disciplines.

  2. When verifying bibliographic information, which element is most frequently found to contain errors?

    Answer: Page numbers and volume/issue numbers

    Page numbers and volume/issue numbers are among the most commonly mistyped bibliographic elements due to the precision required and the ease of transposing digits.

  3. A document references a study originally published in 2010. What is an important concern a proofreader should flag?

    Answer: The findings may have been superseded, retracted, or updated by more recent research

    Older studies may have been retracted, contradicted, or significantly updated, so a proofreader should flag the age of cited research for the author to confirm current relevance.

  4. When checking URLs cited in a document, what is a key concern beyond confirming the link is currently active?

    Answer: Whether the linked page's content matches the claim being supported in the text

    A URL may be active but lead to content that has changed or no longer supports the claim in the document, making content verification essential, not just link checking.

  5. What is the primary difference between a 'Works Cited' list and a bibliography?

    Answer: A Works Cited list includes only sources directly cited in the text, while a bibliography may include additional consulted sources

    A Works Cited list contains only sources actually referenced in the body of the document, whereas a bibliography may include sources consulted for background even if not directly cited.

  6. In reference verification, what does the Latin abbreviation 'ibid.' indicate?

    Answer: The citation refers to the same source as the immediately preceding footnote or endnote

    'Ibid.' (from ibidem, meaning 'in the same place') indicates that a citation refers to the same source as the immediately preceding note, saving repetition in footnote-heavy documents.

  7. Which resource is most appropriate for verifying a claim about current scientific consensus on a medical topic?

    Answer: Peer-reviewed journals such as those indexed in PubMed or MEDLINE

    Peer-reviewed journals indexed in authoritative databases like PubMed or MEDLINE represent the gold standard for verifying scientific and medical claims, as they undergo rigorous expert review.