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What type of font is recommended for an APA 7th Edition document?

11-point Calibri (correct)

12-point Comic Sans MS

10-point Lucida Sans Unicode (correct)

14-point Arial

Which dictionary is the standard reference for spelling in APA journals and books?

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (correct)

Webster's New World Dictionary

Cambridge English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary

What is the margin requirement for an APA 7th Edition document?

3 cm on all sides

2.54 cm on all sides (correct)

2 cm on all sides

1 inch on all sides

What is the correct way to number pages in an APA 7th Edition document?

In Arabic numerals (2, 3, 4) Signup and view all the answers

Where must citations appear in an APA 7th Edition essay?

In the body of the text and in the reference list Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum word count for a quotation to be considered a short quotation?

40 words Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use quotations instead of paraphrasing?

When you want to make a personal interpretation Signup and view all the answers

How should long quotations be started in a document?

On a new line with indentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in formatting a reference list entry?

Use hanging indents for all entries Signup and view all the answers

When an author has multiple entries in a reference list, how should they be arranged?

Chronologically by year of publication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the formatting of long quotations?

Indented ½ inch from the left margin Signup and view all the answers

What is proper for formatting the names of authors in the reference list?

Use initials and a space between them Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation is required after incorporating a short quotation into your sentence?

In-text citation Signup and view all the answers

What should be the font type and size for the references page in APA 7 citations?

Times New Roman 12 pt Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct title for the references page in APA 7 formatting?

References Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spacing for content in an APA 7 references page?

Double-space the content Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to format the title of a journal in the reference list?

Italicize the journal title and volume number, but not the year Signup and view all the answers

What should the title of the document include in the APA 7 Edition title page?

It should be bolded with major words capitalized. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an APA 7 Edition title page?

An abstract summarizing the document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct margin size required for formatting in APA 7 Edition?

1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. Signup and view all the answers

Which font is required for APA 7 Edition papers?

Times New Roman 12 point. Signup and view all the answers

In APA 7 Edition, how should the first line of each paragraph be formatted?

Indented. Signup and view all the answers

What spacing is required between paragraphs in APA 7 Edition formatting?

Double spaced. Signup and view all the answers

How should secondary headings be formatted in APA 7 Edition?

Bolded, oriented to the left, with only the first word capitalized. Signup and view all the answers

In APA 7 formatting, how is the page number arranged?

In the top right corner of the page. Signup and view all the answers

How should major headings be formatted in APA 7 Edition?

Bolded, centered, and major words capitalized. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for citing sources in an APA 7 Edition document?

Use in-text citations and a reference list Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement when using source text for academic writing?

Use sources published in the last 10 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is essential when creating a reference page in APA style?

List all sources alphabetically by author's last name Signup and view all the answers

When engaging in academic writing, which tone is recommended?

Maintain a formal tone without contractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate way to start your citation process according to the provided guidelines?

Use the Fanshawe online library for academic literature Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

APA 7th Edition Formatting

Font: Use a black, 11-point sans-serif font (Calibri, Arial, Lucida Sans Unicode) or a 12-point serif font (Times New Roman, Georgia, Computer Modern)
Spelling: Use Canadian English spelling (i.e., favourite instead of favorite) and refer to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Spacing: Double-space the entire document, including the title page and reference list
Margins: Use 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins
Page Numbering: Number all pages consecutively in Arabic numerals (e.g., 4, not IV) in the upper right-hand corner, starting with the title page.

APA 7th Edition Title Page

Use Times New Roman 12-point black font
Centre the text.
Include the title of the document (bolded and with major words capitalized)
Include your full name, school, course code and name, instructor's name and title, and assignment due date
Leave one double-spaced line between the title and your name.

APA 7th Edition Content Formatting

Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch)
Font: Times New Roman 12-point black font
Indentation: Indent the first line of every paragraph
Spacing: Double-space all content with one blank line between paragraphs
Alignment: Align content to the left
Headings:
- Main headings: Bolded, centered, and major words capitalized
- Secondary headings: Bolded, left aligned, and only the first word capitalized

APA 7th Edition Quotations

Use quotations for definitions, memorable or succinct statements, and when responding to specific wording
Short quotations (under 40 words): Incorporate into your sentence with quotation marks, and include an in-text citation after the quotation
Long quotations (40 words or more):
- Start on a new line without quotation marks
- Indent the margins ½ inch
- Continue your sentence on the next line without indentation.

APA 7th Edition Reference List

Use hanging indents, with all lines after the first line indented one half inch from the left margin
Order references alphabetically by the first author's surname
Use author's initials (e.g., A.B., not Anthony Brown)
List multiple entries by the same author chronologically (oldest first) with lower-case letters (a, b, etc.)
Capitalize only the first letter of the first word in the title
Capitalize proper nouns and the word following a colon (subtitle).
Capitalize every major word in journal titles
Italicize journal titles, volume numbers, and the comma after a journal

APA 7th Edition Citations

Create a new page titled "References"
Centre and bold the title
Use Times New Roman 12-point black font
Ensure margins are 2.54 cm
Use a citation generator like My Bib
Order citations alphabetically
Indent the second line of each citation
Left align the citations
Double-space the content
Insert the page number in the upper right corner
Ensure the 'References' page is the last page of your document

Using Source Text

Use credible sources published within the last 5-7 years
Access academic literature through the Fanshawe online library
Summarize and paraphrase source text in your own words
Include in-text citations after summaries and paraphrases
Cite sources in your reference list
Write academically and formally (avoid contractions and first-person)

Information for Next Class

Topic: Capitalization & Punctuation (Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation Marks)
Assigned readings:
- Chapter 5.5.1 "Capitalizing" in Professional Communications, A Common Approach to Work-Place Writing by Dunphy, B., & Stracuzzi, A. (2019)
- Chapter 5.3.10 - 5.3.12 "Proofreading for Punctuation: Question Marks, Exclamation Marks, Periods" Professional Communications, A Common Approach to Work-Place Writing by Dunphy, B., & Stracuzzi, A. (2019)

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