CS131: Basic Communication Skills

Flashcards created to help review key concepts from the CS131 Basic Communication Skills course material.

What is the main purpose of referencing in academic writing?

To provide credit to sources, avoid plagiarism, and support one's arguments with credible evidence.

What is the notational model in referencing?

One of the two main types of referencing models, which utilizes a numbering system for citations.

What is in-text referencing used for?

To indicate where information, ideas, or quotes have been sourced from within the body of the academic text.

What does the SQ3R method stand for in essay writing?

Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Recite.

What is an ellipsis in the context of referencing?

The use of three dots (…) to indicate omitted information in direct quotations.