Unit 7

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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?

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?

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?

In-text citations provide credit to the authors of sources used. Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the term 'DOI' in APA referencing?

Digital Object Identifier, a unique identifier for electronic documents. Signup and view all the answers

When citing a book with three or more authors in APA style, what should you do?

Cite the first author's surname followed by 'et al.' and the year. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to attribute a source in APA style?

To provide credit to the original authors of the work. Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in an in-text citation according to APA guidelines?

The author's last name and year of publication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using tables and figures in a report?

To simplify complex data and enhance understanding Signup and view all the answers

What does the IDD formula stand for in the context of integrating visuals?

Introduce, Display, Discuss Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a proper citation in APA format?

Random quotes from the publication Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario should you reference an appendix in your report?

When the appendix item adds useful information to the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to paraphrase ideas from a source?

Rephrasing the original text while maintaining its meaning Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include citations for tables and figures?

To ensure the reader knows the source of the information Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of properly integrating sources in a report?

It helps to support and strengthen the argument presented Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is considered a misuse of direct quotations?

Quoting excessively without analysis Signup and view all the answers

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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