APA 7th Edition Reference Formatting Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

List the first 20 authors and the last author after an ellipsis Signup and view all the answers

How should references be ordered in the reference list?

Alphabetically by first author's last name Signup and view all the answers

According to the new APA 7th edition rules, how many authors' names should you provide for a work before using an ellipsis?

The first 20 authors Signup and view all the answers

What must be true about the sources listed in the reference list?

Each entry must be cited in the text of the paper Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct aspect of formatting entries in a reference list?

Authors' names should be written in full Signup and view all the answers

Which words should be capitalized in the titles of articles according to APA style?

All major words and the first word of the title and subtitle Signup and view all the answers

How should journal titles be presented in citations?

In italics with all major words capitalized Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is correct regarding article titles in APA citations?

They should be presented in normal text without italics or quotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct capitalization rule for titles of books in APA style?

Capitalize only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns, italicizing the title Signup and view all the answers

When citing an article titled 'Exploring The Solar System: The Future of Space Travel', how would the title be presented?

Exploring the Solar System: The Future of Space Travel Signup and view all the answers

What element should NOT be included when citing the title of a journal article?

Quotes Signup and view all the answers

In APA style, when is it appropriate to italicize a title?

For titles of longer works such as books and newspapers Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is true about the capitalization of titles for academic journal articles?

All major words are capitalized in the titles Signup and view all the answers

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!