Question
When should writers use citations in their work? Select the two correct answers.
1) When paraphrasing someone else's ideas.
2) When using a direct quote from a source.
3) When using parentheses in the text.
4) When referencing information that is common knowledge.
5) When mentioning another writer's name.
1) When paraphrasing someone else's ideas.
2) When using a direct quote from a source.
3) When using parentheses in the text.
4) When referencing information that is common knowledge.
5) When mentioning another writer's name.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Correct answers: 1 and 2.
- 1) Yes — paraphrased ideas from someone else must be cited.
- 2) Yes — direct quotations always need a citation.
Why the others are incorrect:
- 3) Parentheses are just punctuation/formatting; they don't replace citations.
- 4) Common knowledge (widely known facts) usually doesn't need citation.
- 5) Simply mentioning another writer's name doesn't require a citation unless you use their ideas, words, or specific work.
- 1) Yes — paraphrased ideas from someone else must be cited.
- 2) Yes — direct quotations always need a citation.
Why the others are incorrect:
- 3) Parentheses are just punctuation/formatting; they don't replace citations.
- 4) Common knowledge (widely known facts) usually doesn't need citation.
- 5) Simply mentioning another writer's name doesn't require a citation unless you use their ideas, words, or specific work.