Question

Which option presents citation information in the most credible way? (5 points) A new book argues that the characters are "the essential American couple" (24). Anderson argues that the characters represent "the essential American couple" (24). Anderson's new book claims these characters are "the essential American couple," and others agree. "The essential American couple is prototyped in these characters," writes Anderson in his recent book.

Answer 1

The most credible way to cite the information is, "Anderson argues that the characters represent "the essential American couple" (24).

This is the most credible because it states the name of the author and is written in a way that is grammatically correct and without adding extra information. The other sentences are not the best for the following reasons:

A new book argues that the characters are "the essential American couple" (24).

• It does not state the author, which makes the citation less credible.

Anderson's new book claims these characters are "the essential American couple," and others agree."

• This sentence starts off okay, but the ending "and others agree" cannot be proven which makes it less credible.

"The essential American couple is prototyped in these characters," writes Anderson in his recent book."

• This sentence is not properly cited as it does not have a page number, but it is also written in a way that makes it harder to understand for the reader.

Answer 2

Anderson argues that the characters represent "the essential American couple" (24). 

This is the most credible way to present the information because it gives the author's name but doesn't add extra, unnecessary information or wording. It is clear, concise, and gives the right amount of information about the book and the quote.