Final answer:
An attribution is a reference to the source of information, crediting the original creator. In an academic context, "In the article, author Jojo Smith explained" is an example of an attribution because it cites the author and context.
Step-by-step explanation:
An attribution is a mention or reference to the source or origin of information, ideas, or words, especially in academic and journalistic contexts. The purpose of an attribution is to credit the original author, artist, or creator for their work and to provide the audience with information to locate the original source. Looking at the options given, an example of an attribution in the context of academic writing would be option A, "In the article, author Jojo Smith explained." This statement provides credit to the author of the information by mentioning the name and the context in which the information was provided. Option B, "Explained," does not provide sufficient information to be considered an attribution as it lacks reference to the source. Option C, "(Smith 5)," serves as a citation rather than a standalone attribution because it shows where the reader can find the quoted or paraphrased information within a source but doesn't directly attribute the information in the text itself.