Question

question 3
2 pts
which of the following makes best use of a signal phrase and parenthetical
citation
hira bhagtani writes, \the initial results of the new medication are positive\ (637).
on page 637 it says, \the initial results of the new medication are positive\ (bhagtani).
the author states, \the initial results of the new medication are positive\ (637).
hira bhagtani states, \the initial results of the new medication are positive\ (bhagtani 637).

Explanation:

A proper signal phrase uses the author's name to introduce the quote, and the parenthetical citation only needs the page number when the author is already named in the signal phrase. The first option correctly uses the author's name in the signal phrase and includes only the page number in the parenthetical, avoiding redundancy. The other options either omit the author from the signal phrase, use vague language, or repeat the author's name unnecessarily.

Answer:

Hira Bhagtani writes, "The initial results of the new medication are positive" (637).