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What is the primary purpose of APA style guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of APA style guidelines?
- To entertain the reader with creative writing.
- To summarize articles without referencing them.
- To provide a standard format for fiction books.
- To document information sourced from various materials. (correct)
Which of the following statements accurately describes accidental plagiarism?
Which of the following statements accurately describes accidental plagiarism?
- It refers to using information that is common knowledge.
- It involves copying a source without permission.
- It is when you forget to cite your sources. (correct)
- It occurs when someone intentionally uses someone else's work.
What does the term 'hanging indent' refer to in an APA reference list?
What does the term 'hanging indent' refer to in an APA reference list?
- References are formatted using different font sizes.
- The references are listed in random order.
- All lines except the first line of each reference are indented. (correct)
- The first line of each reference is indented.
Which of the following is true about citing sources in APA style?
Which of the following is true about citing sources in APA style?
What is represented by the term 'DOI' in APA referencing?
What is represented by the term 'DOI' in APA referencing?
When citing a book with three or more authors in APA style, what should you do?
When citing a book with three or more authors in APA style, what should you do?
What does it mean to attribute a source in APA style?
What does it mean to attribute a source in APA style?
What should be included in an in-text citation according to APA guidelines?
What should be included in an in-text citation according to APA guidelines?
What is the purpose of using tables and figures in a report?
What is the purpose of using tables and figures in a report?
What does the IDD formula stand for in the context of integrating visuals?
What does the IDD formula stand for in the context of integrating visuals?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a proper citation in APA format?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a proper citation in APA format?
In what scenario should you reference an appendix in your report?
In what scenario should you reference an appendix in your report?
What is the correct way to paraphrase ideas from a source?
What is the correct way to paraphrase ideas from a source?
Why is it important to include citations for tables and figures?
Why is it important to include citations for tables and figures?
What is the significance of properly integrating sources in a report?
What is the significance of properly integrating sources in a report?
Which behavior is considered a misuse of direct quotations?
Which behavior is considered a misuse of direct quotations?
Study Notes
APA Documentation
- APA stands for American Psychological Association.
- The APA Style Guide is used to document information taken from sources used in reports.
- APA style is used to avoid plagiarism.
Avoiding Plagiarism
- Accidental plagiarism happens when you forget to cite a source.
- Intentional plagiarism is copying without permission.
- To cite a source means to provide information about the origin of the material you used or discussed in your report, using in-text citations and a reference list.
- To attribute a source means to give credit to the original authors.
Citing a Source
- A reference list is a list of all sources cited in your report and is placed on a separate page at the end of the document.
- The reference list is used to locate and retrieve any sources mentioned.
- The reference list is ordered alphabetically and formatted using hanging indents.
- All lines in the reference list except the first line are indented.
- Each reference is double-spaced.
- The reference list is identified by the heading, "References."
APA In-Text Citations
- Use parentheses to cite sources directly in the text.
- Include the author's last name and the year of publication.
- Use the author's last name and year of publication in the text if using the narrative style of in-text citations.
- For sources with three or more authors, cite only the surname of the first author followed by "et al."
Citing Tables
- Use a table to simplify complex data and make it easier to understand.
- Tables should enhance and clarify your discussion content.
- The table should follow APA format.
- Include a citation for the table.
Citing Figures
- Use a figure to enhance and clarify your discussion content.
- The figure should follow APA format.
- Include a citation for the figure.
Integrating Visuals
- Use the IDD formula to integrate visuals into your report.
- I - Introduce (tell)
- D - Display (show)
- D – Discuss (explain)
Appendix
- An appendix contains extra information that may be useful to the reader.
- If you’ve included an appendix item, try to refer to it in the report.
- Reference appendix items in the reference page as you would any other source.
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Test your understanding of APA documentation style and plagiarism avoidance. This quiz covers key concepts such as citing sources, creating a reference list, and the difference between accidental and intentional plagiarism. Enhance your academic integrity by mastering these essential skills.
