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What is the correct formatting for the title of the reference list page?
What is the correct formatting for the title of the reference list page?
- Bibliography
- References (correct)
- Reference List
- Citations
How should the names of authors appear in a reference list entry?
How should the names of authors appear in a reference list entry?
- Last name followed by first and middle initials (correct)
- First initials followed by last name
- Last name followed by full first name
- First and last name in full
What indentation format is required for entries in the reference list?
What indentation format is required for entries in the reference list?
- No indentation
- Hanging indentation for all entries (correct)
- First line flush left, subsequent lines at right
- Block indentation for all lines
What should you do if there are 21 or more authors for a source?
What should you do if there are 21 or more authors for a source?
How should references be ordered in the reference list?
How should references be ordered in the reference list?
According to the new APA 7th edition rules, how many authors' names should you provide for a work before using an ellipsis?
According to the new APA 7th edition rules, how many authors' names should you provide for a work before using an ellipsis?
What must be true about the sources listed in the reference list?
What must be true about the sources listed in the reference list?
Which of the following is NOT a correct aspect of formatting entries in a reference list?
Which of the following is NOT a correct aspect of formatting entries in a reference list?
Which words should be capitalized in the titles of articles according to APA style?
Which words should be capitalized in the titles of articles according to APA style?
How should journal titles be presented in citations?
How should journal titles be presented in citations?
Which of the following is correct regarding article titles in APA citations?
Which of the following is correct regarding article titles in APA citations?
What is the correct capitalization rule for titles of books in APA style?
What is the correct capitalization rule for titles of books in APA style?
When citing an article titled 'Exploring The Solar System: The Future of Space Travel', how would the title be presented?
When citing an article titled 'Exploring The Solar System: The Future of Space Travel', how would the title be presented?
What element should NOT be included when citing the title of a journal article?
What element should NOT be included when citing the title of a journal article?
In APA style, when is it appropriate to italicize a title?
In APA style, when is it appropriate to italicize a title?
Which of these is true about the capitalization of titles for academic journal articles?
Which of these is true about the capitalization of titles for academic journal articles?
Flashcards
Capitalization of Book Titles
Capitalization of Book Titles
Capitalize only the first letter of the first word of the title and subtitle, the first word after a colon or dash, and proper nouns.
Italicization of Longer Works
Italicization of Longer Works
Italicize titles of longer works like books, edited collections, newspapers.
Shorter Works Italics?
Shorter Works Italics?
Do not italicize, underline, or put quotes around the titles of shorter works (e.g., chapters or essays).
Journal Titles Capitalization
Journal Titles Capitalization
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Journal Titles Italics
Journal Titles Italics
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Article Titles (General)
Article Titles (General)
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Article Titles (Format)
Article Titles (Format)
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Handling Uncommon Sources
Handling Uncommon Sources
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Reference List in APA style
Reference List in APA style
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Hanging Indentation
Hanging Indentation
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Inverted Author Names
Inverted Author Names
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Author Formatting (Up to 20)
Author Formatting (Up to 20)
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Author Formatting (21+)
Author Formatting (21+)
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Reference List Order
Reference List Order
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Multiple Works by Same Author
Multiple Works by Same Author
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References Page Title
References Page Title
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Study Notes
Reference List Formatting (APA 7th Edition)
- Reference list placed at the end of the paper.
- New page titled "References" (bold, centered).
- Double-spaced, same as rest of paper.
- Hanging indentation (all lines after the first are indented 0.5 inches).
Basic Rules for Most Sources
- Author names inverted (last name first).
- Initials for first & middle names.
- List up to 20 authors, separating with commas; use & before last author.
- For 21+ authors, use ellipsis after 19th author, and then add the final author's name.
- Alphabetized by first author's last name.
- Multiple articles by same author/same order: list chronologically.
- Titles: Capitalize only first word of title and subtitle, first word after a colon/dash, & proper nouns.
- Longer works italicized (e.g., books, journals).
- Shorter works (e.g., chapters, essays) are not italicized, underlined, or in quotes.
Basic Rules for Journal Articles
- Journal titles are presented fully and italicized.
- Journal titles maintain all non-standard punctuation and capitalization. (e.g. PhiloSOPHIA, Past & Present).
- Capitalize all major words in journal titles.
- Journal article titles: capitalize first word of title/subtitle, first word after a colon/dash and proper nouns.
- Do not italicize or underline journal article titles.
- Do not put journal article titles in quotes.
General Formatting Notes
- APA manual has examples for common sources, but not all possible sources.
- If a source isn't covered, find a similar example and use its format.
- Refer to the Publication Manual (7th ed.) page 282 for further details.
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Test your knowledge on how to format references according to the APA 7th edition guidelines. This quiz covers essential rules for creating a reference list, including author names, titles, and publication details. Perfect for students and researchers wanting to enhance their citation skills!
