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

Question

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

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”.  

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

Answer 1

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

This option best illustrates the term "in-text reference" as it includes a parenthetical citation that indicates the source of the information being referenced.