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FYS 1041: Transitions Through International Comparisons

This guide will assist with the topics covered in FYS 1041; Transitions Through International Comparisons I: Confucianism, Christianity, And Existentialism.

Citation test your knowledge

In this APA citation, what is the title of the journal?

Longmuir, P., Brothers, J., D, Hayman, L., F, Matherne, ,., & ... McCrindle, B. (2013). Promotion of physical activity for children and adults with congenital heart disease: a scientific statement from the american heart association. Circulation, 127(21), 2147-2159. doi:10.1161/CIR.0b013e318293688f

Citation
Hayman, L.: 0 votes (0%)
Promotion of physical activity for children and adults...: 1 votes (100%)
Circulation: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 1

Plagiarism

Which of the following is not an example of plagiarism?

Plagiarism
Summarizing another’s ideas without providing proper citation.: 0 votes (0%)
Buying a paper from someone and submitting it as your own. Since you purchased it, you now have the copyright and can claim authorship.: 0 votes (0%)
Using direct quotes from someone and not providing proper citation.: 1 votes (5.56%)
Reporting statistics from a United States government agency.: 17 votes (94.44%)
Total Votes: 18

Evaluate Information

Which of the following sources would provide more credible information rather than opinions or biased information?

Evaluate Information
Your professor’s personal blog: 0 votes (0%)
The New York Times editorial page: 0 votes (0%)
An article from Journal of Political Economy: 2 votes (100%)
An article from Newsweek: 0 votes (0%)
Microsoft newsgroups: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 2

Articles

Where can you find journal and magazine articles?

Articles
EBSCO Academic Search Complete: 0 votes (0%)
Library catalog: 0 votes (0%)
Both of the above: 1 votes (50%)
Neither of the above: 1 votes (50%)
Total Votes: 2

Information Sources

Which of the following citations is for a book?

Information Sources
Six million dollar man. (2005, June). From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century, Retrieved September 26, 2008, from Humanities International Complete database.: 1 votes (50%)
Sandler, L. (2008). Becoming an extraordinary manager: the 5 essentials for success. New York: American Management Association.: 1 votes (50%)
Davis, W. (Jan. 3, 1959). Science forecast for 1959 [Electronic version]. The Science News-Letter, 75, 10-11.: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 2