Question

Select the option which best illustrates the term “in-text reference”. 


Figure 9.1 is a diagrammatic representation of the stages involved in the writing process. 


Writing is defined as “a kind of problem-solving activity that involves generating ideas, planning, goal-setting monitoring and evaluating”.  


Three factors influence any writing task, namely audience, tone and purpose (Oshima & Hogue, 2006:27).  


Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. 2006. Writing academic English. New York: Pearson Longman.    

Answer 1

The option that best illustrates the term “in-text reference” is:

**Three factors influence any writing task, namely audience, tone and purpose (Oshima & Hogue, 2006:27).**

This sentence includes a citation within the text that references the source of the information, which is characteristic of in-text referencing.