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For written sources without page numbers, the correct abbreviation is 'para.'
For written sources without page numbers, the correct abbreviation is 'para.'
True (A)
Major classical works like Macbeth require page numbers for citations.
Major classical works like Macbeth require page numbers for citations.
False (B)
In APA style, citations of multiple authors require using 'et al.' after listing the first author's name if there are three or more authors.
In APA style, citations of multiple authors require using 'et al.' after listing the first author's name if there are three or more authors.
True (A)
The ALA stated that imagination is crucial in 2005.
The ALA stated that imagination is crucial in 2005.
When the author is unknown, you should use the full title of the source for citation.
When the author is unknown, you should use the full title of the source for citation.
In-text citations in APA format always require the month of publication.
In-text citations in APA format always require the month of publication.
Endings like 'Jr.' and academic degrees are included in APA citations.
Endings like 'Jr.' and academic degrees are included in APA citations.
Specific page numbers are required in APA citations for all types of references.
Specific page numbers are required in APA citations for all types of references.
For two authors in a citation, both names must be cited every time.
For two authors in a citation, both names must be cited every time.
In a parenthetical citation, the word 'and' is used between two authors' names.
In a parenthetical citation, the word 'and' is used between two authors' names.
Sendak argued that children must develop imagination.
Sendak argued that children must develop imagination.
It is acceptable to use initials of first names in an APA citation even if they are not needed for distinction.
It is acceptable to use initials of first names in an APA citation even if they are not needed for distinction.
The APA manual suggests listing all digits in every page number.
The APA manual suggests listing all digits in every page number.
The phrase 'Feeding Young Minds' was first published in 2015.
The phrase 'Feeding Young Minds' was first published in 2015.
In multiple author citations, APA requires only the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' for three or more authors.
In multiple author citations, APA requires only the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' for three or more authors.
The first narrative citation of each source in a paragraph is required to include the year of publication.
The first narrative citation of each source in a paragraph is required to include the year of publication.
When citing two works by the same author written in different years, they should be cited in the same manner as other sources.
When citing two works by the same author written in different years, they should be cited in the same manner as other sources.
Sources that are cited within the same parentheses should be ordered based on the year of publication.
Sources that are cited within the same parentheses should be ordered based on the year of publication.
If a paragraph contains information exclusively from one source, it is necessary to cite the source at the beginning of the paragraph.
If a paragraph contains information exclusively from one source, it is necessary to cite the source at the beginning of the paragraph.
In a paragraph, if you cite the author's name, you do not need to repeat the date in subsequent sentences.
In a paragraph, if you cite the author's name, you do not need to repeat the date in subsequent sentences.
If citations are unnecessary for several sentences, it can be assumed that those sentences represent the author's words and ideas.
If citations are unnecessary for several sentences, it can be assumed that those sentences represent the author's words and ideas.
Works by the same author published in the same year should be listed in chronological order on the reference page.
Works by the same author published in the same year should be listed in chronological order on the reference page.
It is mandatory to include the date in all parenthetical citations, regardless of the paragraph length.
It is mandatory to include the date in all parenthetical citations, regardless of the paragraph length.
When transitioning between different sources, it is important to cite each source for every sentence to maintain clarity.
When transitioning between different sources, it is important to cite each source for every sentence to maintain clarity.
Sources with no authors should be alphabetized by the first word in their title, excluding 'a', 'an', and 'the'.
Sources with no authors should be alphabetized by the first word in their title, excluding 'a', 'an', and 'the'.
If a source has more than 20 authors, you should list only the first 15 followed by an ellipse.
If a source has more than 20 authors, you should list only the first 15 followed by an ellipse.
When listing works by the same author, order them by the years they were published.
When listing works by the same author, order them by the years they were published.
Only the year of publication should be placed in parentheses immediately after the author's name.
Only the year of publication should be placed in parentheses immediately after the author's name.
In titles of books and articles, you should capitalize every word regardless of its type.
In titles of books and articles, you should capitalize every word regardless of its type.
Italics should be used for the titles of articles and chapter titles.
Italics should be used for the titles of articles and chapter titles.
If a source does not provide a publication date, you should use 'n.d.' to indicate this.
If a source does not provide a publication date, you should use 'n.d.' to indicate this.
When citing a republished work, the original publication date should be listed after the author's name.
When citing a republished work, the original publication date should be listed after the author's name.
If the publisher is the same as the author, there is no need to include the publisher's name in a book citation.
If the publisher is the same as the author, there is no need to include the publisher's name in a book citation.
A DOI must be included in citations if the source has one.
A DOI must be included in citations if the source has one.
You should always include the URL of an electronic source, regardless of whether it has a DOI.
You should always include the URL of an electronic source, regardless of whether it has a DOI.
Retrieval dates are necessary for all online sources in APA citations.
Retrieval dates are necessary for all online sources in APA citations.
When citing a source from a specific database, you must include the URL only if it does not require a login.
When citing a source from a specific database, you must include the URL only if it does not require a login.
APA format requires that URLs begin with 'www.'
APA format requires that URLs begin with 'www.'
If a source is archived, such as Wikipedia pages, you need to include the retrieval date in your citation.
If a source is archived, such as Wikipedia pages, you need to include the retrieval date in your citation.
APA citations do not require page numbers for articles that reference a particular database.
APA citations do not require page numbers for articles that reference a particular database.
Study Notes
APA In-text Citations
- Date: Include the year of publication in every parenthetical citation and the first narrative citation in a paragraph.
- Page Numbers: Include specific page, paragraph, or location numbers for all direct quotations.
- Names: Use last names only, even on the first reference.
- No Author: Use the first words of the source's title when the author is unknown.
- Multiple Authors: Cite both authors if there are two. Use the first author's name with “et al.” for three or more authors.
- Group Authors: Spell out the organization's name in full on the first reference. Use an abbreviation in parentheses for subsequent references.
- One Author, Multiple Works: List works by the same author in different years chronologically. If works are from the same year, label them (a) and (b).
- One Citation, Multiple Sources: Separate sources in one parenthetical citation with a semicolon.
- One Paragraph, Multiple References: Cite the source at the beginning of the paragraph if all information derives from it.
- Citation Order: List sources alphabetically by the last name of the first author.
APA Reference List
- Names: Shorten first and middle names to initials.
- Multiple Authors: List all authors for up to 20; list the first 19 and the last for sources with 21 or more authors.
- One Author, Multiple Works: List works chronologically. Use (a) and (b) for works published in the same year, alphabetized by title.
- Dates: Include the year of publication in parentheses after the author's name.
- Capitalization: Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns in book and article titles. In journal titles, capitalize all major words.
- Italics: Italicize titles of books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. Italicize volume numbers in journal references.
- Publication Information: Include publisher name for books. Include volume, issue, and page numbers for articles.
- Databases: Don't include database information unless necessary.
- DOIs: Include the DOI if available. Format it as "10.xxxx/gobbledygook".
- URLs: Include a direct URL if no DOI is available. Don't use URLs for databases or libraries unless those are the only options. Don't put a period at the end of a URL.
- Retrieval Dates: Only use retrieval dates if the source is unarchived and expected to change.
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Test your knowledge on APA in-text citations with this quiz. Understand the rules for citing sources, including authors, years, and formats. Perfect for students and researchers looking to improve their citation skills.
