APA Citation Style Quiz
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Which citation style is commonly used in the social sciences?

  • Harvard
  • MLA
  • APA (correct)
  • Chicago

    • What is the purpose of using APA citation style?

  • To make your paper more interesting
  • To avoid plagiarism (correct)
  • To follow a specific formatting style
  • To give credit to the original authors

    • What information is included in an in-text citation in APA format?

  • Author's first name, year of publication, page number
  • Author's last name, year of publication, page number (correct)
  • Author's last name, title of the source, page number
  • Author's first name, title of the source, year of publication

    • Which of the following is NOT a situation in which you should use in-text citations?

    <p>When stating common knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a reference page?

    <p>A list of every source that you cite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you format a book citation in the reference page?

    <p>Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you format an online resource citation in the reference page?

    <p>Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. Retrieved from URL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    APA Citation Style in Social Sciences

    • APA citation style is commonly used in the social sciences.
    • The purpose of using APA citation style is to provide a standardized way of acknowledging sources and avoiding plagiarism.

    In-Text Citations in APA Format

    • An in-text citation in APA format includes the author's last name, year of publication, and page number(s) if applicable.
    • Example: (Smith, 2020, p. 12)

    When to Use In-Text Citations

    • You should use in-text citations in situations where you are directly quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing someone else's work.
    • You should NOT use in-text citations for common knowledge or your own original ideas.

    Reference Page Essentials

    • A reference page should include all sources cited in the text, organized alphabetically by author's last name.
    • Each source should include the author's last name, initial(s), publication year, title of the source, and publication information.

    Formatting Citations in the Reference Page

    Books

    • Book citations should include: author's last name, initial(s), publication year, title of the book (in title case), and publication information.
    • Example: Smith, J. (2020). The book title. New York, NY: Publisher.

    Online Resources

    • Online resource citations should include: author's last name, initial(s), publication year, title of the webpage or article (in title case), title of the website, retrieval date, and URL.
    • Example: Smith, J. (2020, January 1). The article title. The Website Title. Retrieved from https://www.example.com

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    Test your knowledge of APA citation style with this quiz! Learn about the importance of APA formatting, in-text citations, and references in social science writing. Improve your credibility and make it easy for readers to check your sources.

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