Question 1

Ethical, experienced writers acknowledge their unique sources of information for three reasons.

Accepted Answer

Ethical, experienced writers acknowledge their sources of information for three reasons:

1. **To Give Credit:** Acknowledging sources is a matter of intellectual honesty. When writers use ideas, data, or language that they have borrowed from other individuals or organizations, they are ethically bound to identify the original source. This gives credit to the original creators of the content and respects their intellectual property rights. It is a way to honor the effort and time that others have invested in their work and to recognize their contribution to the writer's own work.

2. **To Establish Credibility:** By citing reliable and authoritative sources, writers can bolster the credibility of their own work. It shows that they have conducted thorough research and are not presenting unfounded opinions. This transparency helps to build trust with the audience, as readers can see the foundation upon which the writers’ conclusions or arguments are based. It also allows readers to verify the information or explore the sources further if they wish.

3. **To Avoid Plagiarism:** Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work without giving proper credit, and it is considered a serious ethical breach in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts. By properly acknowledging their sources, writers avoid plagiarism and maintain the integrity of their work. This is crucial not only for the writer's reputation but also for maintaining the trust and respect of their peers and audience.

In summary, ethical and experienced writers acknowledge their sources to give due credit, to enhance the credibility of their work, and to avoid the serious ethical violation of plagiarism. This practice is fundamental to the integrity of any form of writing, whether it be academic, journalistic, or creative.

Question 2

In the abbreviations loc. cit. and op. cit., the word cit means about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Personal communication used as a data source should not be documented in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which statement BEST describes an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identical to an executive summary 
B)  Serves no useful purpose in business settings 
C)  Made for someone needing facts about or from sources 
D)  Includes printed sources only 
A)  Identical to an executive summary 
B)  Serves no useful purpose in business settings 
C)  Made for someone needing facts about or from sources 
D)  Includes printed sources only

Question 5

Businesspeople, unlike academic researchers, are not expected to document data sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement about documenting data sources in business research is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business managers respect individual contributions. 
B)  Business managers expect honesty in all transactions. 
C)  Business managers appreciate the ability to build on previous knowledge. 
D)  Business managers distrust reports that contain no citations and sources list. 
A)  Business managers respect individual contributions. 
B)  Business managers expect honesty in all transactions. 
C)  Business managers appreciate the ability to build on previous knowledge. 
D)  Business managers distrust reports that contain no citations and sources list.

Question 7

Which statement about typing URLs is INaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not begin a sentence with a URL. 
B)  Do not divide a long URL between lines. 
C)  Test URLs in each report draft. 
D)  Omit a URL for sources in a data base. 
A)  Do not begin a sentence with a URL. 
B)  Do not divide a long URL between lines. 
C)  Test URLs in each report draft. 
D)  Omit a URL for sources in a data base.

Question 8

The APA, Chicago, and MLA style manuals include standards for documenting websites and other electronic media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Microsoft Word 2010 offers fewer documentation styles than most Web tools, such as Citation Machine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Omitting documentation for data sources is unethical business practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The initials DOI stand for_________

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital Object Identifier 
B)  Document on Internet 
C)  Documentation of Identification 
D)  Documenting Online Items 
A)  Digital Object Identifier 
B)  Document on Internet 
C)  Documentation of Identification 
D)  Documenting Online Items

Question 12

Which statement describes the favored documentation style for business reports today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use parenthetical, in-text citations for specific sources and a list of all sources at the end. 
B)  Place footnotes at the bottom of pages and an annotated bibliography at the end. 
C)  Place footnotes at the bottom of pages and a list of all sources at the end. 
D)  Use parenthetical, in-text citations for specific sources but no source list. 
A)  Use parenthetical, in-text citations for specific sources and a list of all sources at the end. 
B)  Place footnotes at the bottom of pages and an annotated bibliography at the end. 
C)  Place footnotes at the bottom of pages and a list of all sources at the end. 
D)  Use parenthetical, in-text citations for specific sources but no source list.

Question 13

Information taken from popular literature, such as a magazine or newspaper, does not have to be documented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In Microsoft Word 2010, to create a source list automatically, use tools on the__________

Accepted Answer

A)  Documentation tab 
B)  Insert tab 
C)  Page Layout tab 
D)  References tab 
A)  Documentation tab 
B)  Insert tab 
C)  Page Layout tab 
D)  References tab

Question 15

To ensure accuracy of a Web address in a source list, copy and paste it from the browser's address box.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement is NOT an advantage of using Microsoft Word 2010 documentation tools?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can reuse references from today's report in a later report. 
B)  You can change a references list from MLA to APA. 
C)  You can be sure references comply with the style you choose. 
D)  You can insert in-text citations as you draft your report. 
A)  You can reuse references from today's report in a later report. 
B)  You can change a references list from MLA to APA. 
C)  You can be sure references comply with the style you choose. 
D)  You can insert in-text citations as you draft your report.

Question 17

Expect to see the use of URLs decrease in favor of DOIs for locating references to online material.

Accepted Answer

The use of Digital Object Identifiers (D

Question 18

Microsoft Word 2010's Citations & Bibliography tool provides APA and MLA styles, but not Chicago style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a report, you see this in-text citation: 3:14. It refers to page 14 of the third item on the list of sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In general, a URL is better than a DOI for documenting online sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ethical, experienced writers acknowledge their unique sources of information for three reasons.

In the abbreviations loc. cit. and op. cit., the word cit means about.

Personal communication used as a data source should not be documented in a report.

Which statement BEST describes an annotated bibliography?

Businesspeople, unlike academic researchers, are not expected to document data sources.

Which statement about documenting data sources in business research is NOT correct?

Which statement about typing URLs is INaccurate?

The APA, Chicago, and MLA style manuals include standards for documenting websites and other electronic media.

Microsoft Word 2010 offers fewer documentation styles than most Web tools, such as Citation Machine.

Omitting documentation for data sources is unethical business practice.

The initials DOI stand for_________

Which statement describes the favored documentation style for business reports today?

Information taken from popular literature, such as a magazine or newspaper, does not have to be documented.

In Microsoft Word 2010, to create a source list automatically, use tools on the__________

To ensure accuracy of a Web address in a source list, copy and paste it from the browser's address box.

Which statement is NOT an advantage of using Microsoft Word 2010 documentation tools?

Expect to see the use of URLs decrease in favor of DOIs for locating references to online material.

Microsoft Word 2010's Citations & Bibliography tool provides APA and MLA styles, but not Chicago style.

In a report, you see this in-text citation: 3:14. It refers to page 14 of the third item on the list of sources.

In general, a URL is better than a DOI for documenting online sources.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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Exam 14: Documenting Data Sources

Ethical, experienced writers acknowledge their unique sources of information for three reasons.

In the abbreviations loc. cit. and op. cit., the word cit means about.

Personal communication used as a data source should not be documented in a report.

Which statement BEST describes an annotated bibliography?

Businesspeople, unlike academic researchers, are not expected to document data sources.

Which statement about documenting data sources in business research is NOT correct?

Which statement about typing URLs is INaccurate?

The APA, Chicago, and MLA style manuals include standards for documenting websites and other electronic media.

Microsoft Word 2010 offers fewer documentation styles than most Web tools, such as Citation Machine.

Omitting documentation for data sources is unethical business practice.

The initials DOI stand for_________

Which statement describes the favored documentation style for business reports today?

Information taken from popular literature, such as a magazine or newspaper, does not have to be documented.

In Microsoft Word 2010, to create a source list automatically, use tools on the__________

To ensure accuracy of a Web address in a source list, copy and paste it from the browser's address box.

Which statement is NOT an advantage of using Microsoft Word 2010 documentation tools?

Expect to see the use of URLs decrease in favor of DOIs for locating references to online material.

Microsoft Word 2010's Citations & Bibliography tool provides APA and MLA styles, but not Chicago style.

In a report, you see this in-text citation: 3:14. It refers to page 14 of the third item on the list of sources.

In general, a URL is better than a DOI for documenting online sources.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Illustrating the Report

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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