APA Quiz Psyc 3311 Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation 'APA' stand for?

American Psychological Association

What manual is the official source for APA Style?

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition

What manual is the official source for APA Style for undergraduate students and new writers?

Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition

What is the current edition number of the APA Style manual?

Seventh edition Signup and view all the answers

What elements are required on an APA Style student title page?

Paper title, author name, author affiliation, course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in a student author affiliation?

Name of the department or division of the course to which the paper is being submitted and name of the college or university attended Signup and view all the answers

What element is required in the page header of both student and professional APA Style papers?

Page number (aligned to the right margin) Signup and view all the answers

What element is required in the page header of all professional papers and only for student papers if requested by an instructor or an institution?

Running head (aligned to the left margin) Signup and view all the answers

What line spacing should you use for all text in an APA Style paper?

Double-spacing Signup and view all the answers

What paragraph alignment and paragraph indentation should you use for all text in an APA Style paper?

All text is aligned to the left margin, with the first line of every paragraph indented 0.5 in. Signup and view all the answers

How many heading levels is it possible to use in the text of an APA Style paper?

Five heading levels Signup and view all the answers

How many heading levels does a typical APA Style paper contain?

Two or three heading levels Signup and view all the answers

Which heading levels are written in bold and which are written in bold italic?

All heading levels are written in bold. Levels 1, 2, and 4 are only bold. Levels 3 and 5 are written in bold italic. Signup and view all the answers

What should you write on the first line on the first page of text in all APA Style papers?

Paper title Signup and view all the answers

What dictionaries should you consult to determine the spelling of words in APA Style papers?

Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary and APA Dictionary of Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What words or phrases are italicized the first time they appear in the text of an APA Style paper?

Key words or phrases, often accompanied by a definition; words or phrases from another language and not in the dictionary for the language in which you are writing Signup and view all the answers

Titles for what kinds of works are italicized in APA Style reference lists?

Stand-alone works (books, reports, films, songs, webpages, etc.) and periodical titles (journals, magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc.) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of capitalization used in APA Style?

Title case and sentence case Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capitalization is used for the titles of works in reference list entries?

Sentence case (meaning most words are lowercase) Signup and view all the answers

Which words do you capitalize when writing the title of a work in a reference list entry?

First word of the title and any subtitle; any proper nouns appearing in the title; any nouns followed by numerals or letters Signup and view all the answers

How should you introduce an abbreviation in the narrative text of an APA Style paper?

Example: posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Signup and view all the answers

When are abbreviations used for units of measurement (e.g., meter, kilogram) in the text?

Metric system Signup and view all the answers

What units of time are abbreviated in the text when accompanied by a numeric value?

Hours, minutes, seconds, and any other divisions of the second are abbreviated. Signup and view all the answers

What Latin term meaning 'and others' is used in both narrative and parenthetical in-text citations?

et al. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin abbreviation for 'for example' that is used within parentheses?

e.g., (remember to use periods after each letter and a comma after the abbreviation) Signup and view all the answers

In general, what numbers are expressed in words and what numbers are expressed in numerals in an APA Style paper?

Numbers 0 through 9 are expressed in words. Numbers 10 and above are expressed in numerals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

APA Overview

"APA" stands for American Psychological Association.
The official source for APA Style is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition.
For undergraduate students and new writers, the Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition is recommended.

Title Page Requirements

An APA Style student title page must include:
- Paper title
- Author name
- Author affiliation
- Course number and name
- Instructor name
- Assignment due date
The author affiliation should specify the department and the college or university.

Page Formatting

Required elements in the page header:
- Page number aligned to the right margin.
- Running head aligned to the left margin (only for professional papers, or on student papers if requested).

Text Formatting Guidelines

All text must be double-spaced.
Paragraph alignment is to the left margin, with a 0.5-inch indentation for the first line of each paragraph.
APA Style permits five heading levels, but typical papers contain two or three.

Heading Styles

All heading levels are written in bold; Levels 1, 2, and 4 are only bold.
Levels 3 and 5 are written in bold italic.

First Page of Text

The paper title should appear on the first line of the text.

Dictionary Reference

Utilize the Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary and the APA Dictionary of Psychology for spelling guidance.

Italicization Rules

Key words or phrases should be italicized upon first appearance in the text, often with definitions.
Foreign words not found in the primary language’s dictionary should also be italicized.

Reference List Formatting

Titles of stand-alone works and periodicals are italicized in APA Style reference lists.
The two types of capitalization used are title case and sentence case.
Sentence case is used for titles of works in reference list entries, with most words in lowercase.

Title Capitalization

In reference list titles, capitalize:
- The first word of the title and subtitle
- Any proper nouns
- Nouns followed by numerals or letters.

Abbreviation Guidelines

Introduce abbreviations in the narrative text with examples (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)).
Abbreviations for units of measurement (e.g., meter, kilogram) are used only in the metric system.
Units of time are abbreviated when accompanying numeric values (e.g., hours, minutes).

Citation Conventions

"et al." is used in both narrative and parenthetical in-text citations to mean "and others."
"e.g.," is the Latin abbreviation for "for example," used within parentheses.

Number Formatting

In APA Style, write numbers 0 through 9 in words, while numbers 10 and above are expressed in numerals.

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Test your knowledge of the APA style guidelines with this quiz, specifically designed for students of Psyc 3311. The flashcards cover essential information including the meaning of the abbreviation 'APA' and details about the official style manuals. Perfect for anyone preparing for psychology coursework or exams.