7th Grade Writing Flashcards: Use Technology To Publish And Cite

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This deck focuses on Use Technology To Publish And Cite, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 7th Grade Writing.

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Flashcard 1: What should you do before accepting a suggested edit from a collaborator?

Answer: Review it to confirm it improves accuracy and clarity. Verify edits maintain meaning and improve writing quality.

Flashcard 2: What is a constructive comment in a peer review on a shared document?

Answer: A specific, respectful suggestion that helps improve the writing. Effective feedback is actionable and promotes growth.

Flashcard 3: Which option is the best way to avoid losing your work while writing online?

Answer: Save often and keep a backup copy. Regular saving prevents data loss from crashes.

Flashcard 4: Identify the best file name for a final draft to submit online: A) final B) Essay C) Lopez_Period2_ArgumentEssay_Final

Answer: Lopez_Period2_ArgumentEssay_Final. This format includes all identifying information for easy retrieval.

Flashcard 5: Which information is usually required in a full citation for a website source?

Answer: Author, title, site/publisher, date, and URL. These elements help readers locate and verify sources.

Flashcard 6: What is the difference between producing writing and publishing writing online?

Answer: Producing creates the text; publishing makes it available to readers. Publishing shares your finished work with an audience beyond yourself.

Flashcard 7: What is the main purpose of a hyperlink in a digital essay or report?

Answer: To connect readers directly to a related page or source. Hyperlinks provide instant access to referenced materials.

Flashcard 8: Identify the best reason to check the publication date on an online source.

Answer: To ensure the information is current and still accurate. Outdated information may no longer be valid or relevant.

Flashcard 9: What does it mean to paraphrase a source correctly?

Answer: Restate ideas in your own words and still cite the source. Paraphrasing still requires attribution to avoid plagiarism.

Flashcard 10: Identify the best revision tool to fix repeated spelling errors quickly in a digital draft.

Answer: Use spell check (and review each suggested correction). Automated tools catch errors but require human verification.

Flashcard 11: Find and correct the plagiarism: "According to NASA, Mars has seasons." (No credit given.)

Answer: Add a citation to NASA after the sentence. Missing citation makes this plagiarism despite attribution.

Flashcard 12: What must you include when you quote a source word-for-word in your writing?

Answer: Quotation marks and a citation. Direct quotes require exact attribution to avoid plagiarism.

Flashcard 13: Identify the best practice for choosing online sources for school writing.

Answer: Use credible sources written by experts or trusted organizations. Expert sources ensure accurate, reliable information.

Flashcard 14: What is one clear sign that an online source may be unreliable?

Answer: No author or date is provided. Missing attribution suggests questionable credibility.

Flashcard 15: Which technology skill best fits CCSS.W.7.6: producing, publishing, citing, and collaborating?

Answer: Using digital tools to publish writing, cite sources, and collaborate online. CCSS.W.7.6 emphasizes technology integration in writing process.

Flashcard 16: What is the difference between a hyperlink and a citation in academic writing?

Answer: A hyperlink connects; a citation gives formal source credit. Links are clickable; citations are formal references.

Flashcard 17: Which option is the best reason to cite sources in digital writing?

Answer: To credit authors and avoid plagiarism. Citations acknowledge intellectual property and prevent theft.

Flashcard 18: Choose the best option to cite an image you used from the Internet in a slideshow.

Answer: Add a caption or credits slide with the image source information. Visual content requires attribution like written sources.

Flashcard 19: What is the purpose of an in-text citation in a research paragraph?

Answer: To show where specific information came from within the text. In-text citations connect claims to their sources immediately.

Flashcard 20: Which option is the best definition of a credible online source?

Answer: A source with expertise, evidence, and transparent authorship. These qualities indicate reliable, trustworthy information.

Flashcard 21: What should you do if a hyperlink in your paper no longer works before submission?

Answer: Replace it with a working link and update the citation if needed. Broken links undermine credibility and must be fixed before submission.

Flashcard 22: Identify the best digital etiquette when collaborating on a shared document.

Answer: Be respectful, specific, and constructive in comments. Professional collaboration requires thoughtful communication.

Flashcard 23: What is the purpose of a Works Cited or References page?

Answer: To list full source information so readers can locate each source. This page provides complete bibliographic details for verification.

Flashcard 24: Choose the best action: A collaborator deletes your section by mistake in a shared doc.

Answer: Use version history to restore the earlier draft. Most platforms save previous versions for recovery.

Flashcard 25: What is a hyperlink in digital writing?

Answer: Clickable text or an image that opens another page or file. Links connect readers directly to referenced sources or related content.

Flashcard 26: What does it mean to cite a source in your writing?

Answer: To give credit by naming where information or ideas came from. Citations acknowledge original authors and prevent plagiarism.

Flashcard 27: What is a domain, and which domain is most often associated with government sites?

Answer: A site type in a web address; government sites usually use .gov. Domain extensions indicate the type of organization hosting the site.

Flashcard 28: What is the purpose of "Suggesting" or "Track changes" mode in a shared document?

Answer: To record edits so others can review and accept or reject them. Allows collaborators to propose changes without altering the original.

Flashcard 29: Identify the best way to share a draft for peer feedback while controlling who can edit it.

Answer: Share with specific people and set permissions (view/comment/edit). Permission levels prevent unwanted changes while allowing feedback.

Flashcard 30: What does it mean to quote a source correctly in digital writing?

Answer: Use exact words in quotation marks and include a citation. Quotation marks show borrowed words; citations show the source.

Flashcard 31: What is a shared document in online collaboration tools?

Answer: A file multiple users can view and edit, often at the same time. Real-time collaboration improves efficiency and feedback quality.

Flashcard 32: Find the best revision comment to leave: A) "Bad." B) "Fix this." C) "Add evidence and cite a source after this claim."

Answer: "Add evidence and cite a source after this claim.". Option C provides specific, actionable guidance for improvement.

Flashcard 33: What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing in research writing?

Answer: Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Both require citations, but only quoting preserves original wording.

Flashcard 34: What is the purpose of using comments or suggestion mode in shared documents?

Answer: To give feedback without permanently changing the original text. Comments allow collaborative editing without altering content.

Flashcard 35: What is a bibliography or works cited page?

Answer: A list of sources used in a piece of writing. This compiled list documents all research materials.

Flashcard 36: Identify the best action if a link in your published writing is broken.

Answer: Replace it with a working URL or remove the link. Broken links frustrate readers and damage credibility.

Flashcard 37: Which option is the best definition of paraphrasing?

Answer: Restating ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning. Paraphrasing requires understanding and rewording content.

Flashcard 38: What is the purpose of "Suggesting" or "Track changes" mode in a shared document?

Answer: To propose edits without permanently changing the original text. This preserves the original while showing potential improvements.

Flashcard 39: What is the best practice for using a hyperlink in an academic document?

Answer: Link relevant text to a credible source that supports your point. Links should enhance understanding and lead to authoritative sources.

Flashcard 40: Find and correct the weak source choice: "I used an anonymous blog as my only evidence."

Answer: Replace it with credible sources and cite them. Anonymous sources lack credibility for academic work.

Flashcard 41: What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

Answer: To show which source supports a specific sentence or claim. Places credit immediately after the borrowed information.

Flashcard 42: What is the purpose of a Works Cited or References list?

Answer: To provide full source details so readers can locate each source. Lists complete publication information for verification and further reading.

Flashcard 43: What is a hyperlink in digital writing?

Answer: Clickable text or an image that opens another page or location. Hyperlinks connect readers to additional resources or references.

Flashcard 44: What is the safest action to take before using an image you found online in a project?

Answer: Check the license/permissions and cite the image source. Respects copyright and avoids legal issues.

Flashcard 45: Find and correct the problem: A paragraph includes facts from a website but no credit is given.

Answer: Add an in-text citation and a full entry in Works Cited/References. Both citations are required to properly credit sources.

Flashcard 46: What does it mean to cite a source when using an image from the Internet?

Answer: Give credit with creator, title, site, date, and link to the image. Images require attribution just like text sources do.

Flashcard 47: What is the main purpose of using technology to produce and publish writing?

Answer: To create, revise, and share writing efficiently with an audience. Technology enables faster editing and wider distribution than traditional methods.

Flashcard 48: What is the main purpose of using technology to produce and publish writing?

Answer: To draft, revise, format, and share writing for an audience. Technology enables the complete writing process from creation to distribution.

Flashcard 49: Which option best describes when you should add a hyperlink to a source in your writing?

Answer: When you reference information that readers may need to verify or explore. Links help readers fact-check claims and find additional information.

Flashcard 50: Which option best describes an in-text citation?

Answer: A brief source credit placed inside the paragraph. Parenthetical citations appear within body text.

Flashcard 51: Which option best describes effective online collaboration on a shared document?

Answer: Editing with clear roles, respectful comments, and tracked changes. These features ensure organized, productive teamwork.