APA quiz

1. In APA, how is the reference list generally arranged?

Alphabetically, by the title of the work

Alphabetically, by the author's first name

Alphabetically, by the author's last name

By publication year

2. Written assignments require a separate title page with the following information double-spaced and centered on the page:

Title of the paper, student's first and last name and date submitted

Title of the paper, student's first and last name, course title, instructor's name and date submitted

Title of the paper, student's first and last name, course title and date submitted

Title of the paper, student's last name, course title, instructor's name and date submitted

3. If required by your instructor, which of the following statements indicates correct usage of a running head and header?

The words "Running head" appear on every page, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of the title page only.

The words "Running head" are no longer required, but the header and page number are listed in the left margin of every page.

The words "Running head" appear on the title page only, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of every page.

The words "Running head" are no longer required, with the header being listed in the left margin and the page number being listed in the right margin of every page.

4. Citations are used within the body of your paper to indicate information that has come from another source. Select the answer that best describes which information must always be cited within the text.

Quotations from a video, blog, website or journal article

Written or media content that you have paraphrased or summarized

Personal opinions and ideas written in your own words

Quotations, paraphrased and summarized content

5. For all paraphrased and summarized content, the citation must include:

last name(s) of the author(s) and the page or paragraph number

date of publication and page or paragraph number

last name(s) of the author(s) and the date of publication

title of the document and the last name(s) of the author(s)

6. For all quoted material, the citation must include:

last name(s) of the author(s), date of publication and page or paragraph number

last name(s) of the author(s), title of book or website and page or paragraph number

last name(s) of the author(s), dates of publication and title of the source

last name(s) of the author(s), page or paragraph number and the section title

7. Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence, for the information that has been summarized or paraphrased.

ABC Corporation (Jones, 2001) was operating on a significantly reduced budget...

After running for office, Peters (2010) indicated his dislike for... (Peters, p. 34).

Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem... (Smith, 2004)

Jones (2006) stated the results of the study directly correlate with the challenges...

8. Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence for quoted material.

Matthews said, "The research study results were inconclusive" (para. 4).

Smith (2005) said, "The rules and regulations clearly mandate..." (p. 67).

Alex (1999) said, "After all this time, I find it hard to believe the theory of...".

Dobson stated, in his persuasive documentary, "We will contribute to..." (p. 78).

9. Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence for information that has been summarized or paraphrased.

Adult students are frequently motivated to return to school... (Alex et al., 2005).

After returning from war (Smith et al., 2007), disabled veterans typically face...

Masters indicated there are no more strategies to be considered for... (1997).

In examining the philosophies of education, the challenges associated with... (Carter & Glick).

10. Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence for quoted material.

Bill (2004) spent time camping "under the great blanket of a starry sky" (Williams, para. 9).

"After running for political office, it was deemed appropriate that we..." (1997, pg. 128).

"The emphasis on philosophical discourse is related..." (Williams & Snode, 2005, p. 45).

Johns stated "the placement of the photographs is not conducive..." (Photo Journal, para. 3).

11. Below is a reference page listing for a book with two authors. How should the title of the book be formatted?

The book title should be in quotations.

The book title should be in italics.

The book title should be listed without special formatting.

The book title should be bolded.

12. Select the answer that provides the correct reference page format for a journal article published online and in print.

Recent work on epistemic value. American Philosophical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

Pritchard (2007). Recent work on epistemic value. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

Pritchard, D. (2007, April). Recent work on epistemic value. American Philosopical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

Pritchard, D. (2007, April). American Philosopical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

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