APA Style: Citing Books

Questions and Answers

What are context clues?

Words that help determine the meaning of difficult words. (correct)

Examples of how to use difficult words in sentences.

Definitions of all words in a sentence.

Words that appear in sentences to complicate understanding.

Which of the following is an example of a definition context clue?

He showed great **courage**, or bravery, during the emergency. (correct)

The weather was **frigid**, far below freezing.

She was feeling a lot of **anxiety**, a feeling of worry and unease.

A skilled linguist must be knowledgeable about various languages.

In the example provided, what does the word 'compassion' mean?

A synonym for kindness.

A feeling of pity or concern for others' suffering. (correct)

A lack of concern for others.

A violent reaction to injustice.

What type of context clue combines a similar word with an unfamiliar term?

Synonym context clue Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence illustrates the use of a synonym context clue?

The artist's work was regarded as exquisite, or beautifully detailed. Signup and view all the answers

What approach can be used to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word from its context?

Make a guess based on the surrounding description Signup and view all the answers

What does the tone or mood of a passage help a reader to do?

Guess the meaning of an unknown word Signup and view all the answers

Which method utilizes a series of related words to decode a new word's meaning?

Contextual association Signup and view all the answers

In the example sentence about masks, which technique is primarily applied to understand the meaning of an unknown term?

Utilizing inferential reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of listing words or items in a sentence concerning unknown words?

To guide understanding by examples Signup and view all the answers

What is the font style required for the title page in APA 7th edition?

Times New Roman 12 pt Signup and view all the answers

How should the title be formatted on the title page?

Centered, bold, and in title case Signup and view all the answers

What should be included immediately after the title on the title page?

Student's name Signup and view all the answers

What organization should be listed under the student's name on the title page?

South Florida State College Signup and view all the answers

Where should the due date be placed in relation to other elements on the title page?

Two spaces below the instructor's information Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'portly' imply in the sentence about Jaye?

He is overweight. Signup and view all the answers

In the example about the garbage, the phrase 'like the smell of rotten fish' serves to illustrate which word type?

Comparison Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the explanation given in the sentence about Maxine's infractions?

To define the unfamiliar word. Signup and view all the answers

Which example correctly illustrates a cause-effect relationship?

The weather is cold; therefore, I wear a coat. Signup and view all the answers

The use of the word 'stench' in the garbage example suggests which type of word usage?

Explanation Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for listing authors in a reference list entry that has more than 20 authors?

List the first 19 authors followed by '...' then the last author's name. Signup and view all the answers

Which formatting style is used for the heading of the references page?

Bold and centered Signup and view all the answers

What spacing should be used for the hanging indent in citation entries?

0.5 inches Signup and view all the answers

How should electronic sources be formatted in a reference list regarding DOIs?

Format it as <a href="https://doi.org/xxxxx">https://doi.org/xxxxx</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to alphabetize references in the reference list?

By the first author's last name Signup and view all the answers

What should be capitalized as per the capitalization rules?

abbreviations of acronyms Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when including a URL in a citation?

Exclude data about the database unless necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition when capitalizing according to the rules?

Common nouns in titles Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the use of 'Retrieved From' is correct?

It should be used only if the online source may change over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct approach to capitalizing the word after a colon?

Always capitalize the first word after a colon Signup and view all the answers

How should a work by three or more authors be cited in the text?

Wallace et al. (2015) report... Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for citing an organization as the author?

World Health Organization (2005) states... Signup and view all the answers

When citing a work with an unknown author, which information must be included?

The title of the work and the year of publication Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate way to refer to a work with two authors in-text?

(Smith & Jones, 2014)... Signup and view all the answers

What does 'et al.' signify in citation?

Three or more authors Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for citing a book in MLA with one author?

Author's last name, first name. Title in Title Case. Signup and view all the answers

How is the in-text citation formatted in MLA for a book with two authors?

(Author1 & Author2, Page number) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct citation format in MLA for sources with three to five authors?

(First Author et al. Page number) Signup and view all the answers

In MLA, how is an in-text citation presented for six or more authors?

(First Author et al. Page number) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents the basic format for citing a book in APA style?

Author, A.A. (Year). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formats is NOT correct for a direct in-text citation in MLA?

(Author, Year 23) Signup and view all the answers

How should an edited book with a main author be cited according to APA style?

Author, A.A. (Year). Title of work. M. Zarturenska (Ed.). Publisher. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following citations represents a translated book in APA style?

Dostoevsky, F. (1963). Crime and punishment. (C. Grant, Trans.). Dodd, Mead, and Company. Signup and view all the answers

Which citation format is appropriate for an edited book that has no main author?

Cart, M. (2002). In the Stacks: Short stories about libraries and librarians. The Overlook Press. Signup and view all the answers

What element is included in the citation for an edited book with a main author?

The editor's name provided before the publisher's name. Signup and view all the answers

What information is essential to include in an APA in-text citation?

Author's last name and year of publication Signup and view all the answers

When citing a section of a web page in APA format, which of the following elements is NOT required?

Publisher's name Signup and view all the answers

In the APA citation example provided, which component comes right after the article title?

Title of Periodical Signup and view all the answers

According to the APA style guidelines, how should the title of an article be formatted on the title page?

Regular font and double-spaced Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of elements when referencing a periodical in APA format?

Author(s), title of article, title of periodical, volume, issue, pages Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Context Clues

Definition: Context clues are words within sentences that aid in deciphering the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Types of Context Clues

Definition Clue: The unfamiliar word is explained within the sentence (e.g., "treasure hunter" defined as a person searching for valuable relics).
Synonym Clue: A similar word provides insight into the unfamiliar word (e.g., "compassion" synonymous with "pity").
Antonym Clue: An opposite word illustrates the unfamiliar word's meaning (e.g., "portly" contrasts with "thin").
Comparison Clue: A word that shares a similar meaning is used to draw comparisons (e.g., garbage's smell likened to rotten fish).
Explanation Clue: A fuller description elucidates the unfamiliar word's meaning (e.g., "infractions" described through house rules violations).
Cause-Effect Clue: Understanding the word relies on the relationship between ideas (e.g., mask mandates due to limited compliance).
List/Examples Clue: The unfamiliar word appears in a series enhancing comprehension (e.g., describing rubbish types left after an event).
Inference Clue: A guess based on provided descriptions aids in grasping the unfamiliar word's meaning (e.g., various items left behind suggest neglect).
Tone or Mood Clue: The author's emotional setting or atmosphere can suggest meanings.

APA Style, 7th Edition: Document Format

Title Page:
- Font must be Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced.
- Title centered, bold, and presented in title case.
- Include name, affiliation, course, instructor's title, and due date in sequence.

Page Format Example

Example Structure:
- Susie Q. Public
- Health Science Department, South Florida State College
- NUR 2003: Transition to Professional Nursing
- Ms. Sharmin Rose
- June 15, 2020

References Format

Separate Page Requirement: Begin with "References" centered and bold.
Author Listing: Up to 20 authors listed; for more, list first 19 followed by "...".
Alphabetical Order: Organize references alphabetically by the first author's surname.
Hanging Indent: Utilize a 0.5-inch hanging indent for citations.
DOI and URL Formatting: Use hyperlinks and specific formatting for electronic sources.

Capitalization Rules

General Guidelines: Capitalize the first word of sentences, titles, after colons, proper nouns, and acronyms.

Specific Citation Structures

Basic Format for Books: Author, Year. Title of work. Publisher.
Journal Articles: Author(s). Date. Title of Article. Title of Periodical, Volume(Issue), Pages.
Online Resources: Author(s). Date. Title of article. In Title of book (chapter). Retrieved from URL.

In-Text Citations

Include author's last name and year (e.g., Author, Year).
Multiple authors formatted appropriately (e.g., Smith & Jones, Author et al.).

Format Comparison: APA vs. MLA

Detailed comparison of citations for authors in both styles, focusing on the different formats for in-text citations based on number of authors.

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