Citation Format and Reference Guidelines

Questions and Answers

What key information is typically included in a citation for books and journals?

Author’s name, publication date, and edition (correct)

Title of the work and author's credentials

Publisher name, year of publication, and page number (correct)

Publisher location, journal name, and edition

Why is it important to cite sources in your work?

To shorten your work by omitting sources

To confuse readers about the source material

To show originality by altering sources

To give credit to source authors and strengthen your work (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a reason to cite sources?

To support your work with authoritative references

To claim the ideas as your own (correct)

To provide your readers with a clear reference

To help your audience find more about your argument

Which citation style is specifically intended for student writers?

Turabian Signup and view all the answers

In which fields is the American Psychological Association citation style primarily associated?

Psychology and Social Sciences Signup and view all the answers

Which referencing style requires a title page?

APA Signup and view all the answers

In which citation style is the author's year of publication included in in-text citations?

APA Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred font and margin format for both APA and MLA citation styles?

Times New Roman 12, 1" margin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct term for the bibliography in APA style?

References Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typical for APA in-text citations?

Author's name mentioned with a year only Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct and indirect citations in APA style?

Indirect citations cite paraphrased information. Signup and view all the answers

Which header format is recommended in MLA style?

Headings and Subheadings are encouraged. Signup and view all the answers

How are citations ordered in a bibliography for both APA and MLA styles?

Alphabetical order by author's last name Signup and view all the answers

What should you use in a reference if there is no author for the work being cited?

A shortened title in quotation marks Signup and view all the answers

What does 'n.d.' stand for in a citation?

No date Signup and view all the answers

What is required for every in-text citation in your paper?

A corresponding entry in the reference list Signup and view all the answers

When should common knowledge be cited?

Never requires citation Signup and view all the answers

What formatting style should be used for the reference list entries?

Double spaced Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in each item of a references list?

Author’s name, year of publication, title, and source Signup and view all the answers

What does a hanging indent refer to in citation formatting?

The first line is indented more than subsequent lines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about citation is NOT true?

Citations are irrelevant if the source is reliable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to format multiple authors in a citation?

Author A.A., Author B.B., & Author C.C. Signup and view all the answers

How should the title of an article be formatted according to APA style?

Only the first word and proper nouns capitalized Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there is no page number available for citation?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

Which parts of an APA citation for an online journal article are required?

Author's Last Name, Initials, publication year, title, journal title, volume, issue, pages, DOI Signup and view all the answers

In which format should the publication year be presented in a reference list entry?

(Year) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to reference a newspaper article retrieved online?

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year, Month Day). Title of article. Name of Newspaper. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a required element for citing a magazine article retrieved online?

Volume and issue numbers Signup and view all the answers

When citing a work that is part of a greater whole, what formatting guideline applies to the title?

Use sentence case Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the APA format?

To provide a structured way to cite sources and avoid plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents a parenthetical citation in APA format?

(Smith, 2018, p. 11) Signup and view all the answers

What does a narrative citation integrate into a sentence?

The author's name as part of the sentence with the date in parentheses. Signup and view all the answers

What type of documents commonly use APA citation style?

Scientific papers, documents, and lab reports. Signup and view all the answers

In MLA format, how is the page number presented in a parenthetical citation?

Just the number is included without 'p' or 'pp'. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in an end-of-paper citation list?

A formatted list of all sources cited within the paper. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to citing sources in the body of a paper?

In-text citation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation discussed in research on health disparities?

The complexities involved in classifying various socioeconomic categories. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Citation Information

Citations provide essential details including the author's name, publication date, publisher name, year of publication, and page number relevant to journals, books, and anthologies.
For poems, citations include the journal name and edition, especially for online sources.

Purpose of Citations

Citations show readers the source of the material.
Providing credit to source authors demonstrates academic integrity.
Helps audiences verify claims and discover more about arguments presented.
Citations strengthen work by backing arguments with credible sources.

Referencing Styles

APA: Mainly used in scientific contexts; employs an author-date format for in-text citations.
MLA: Used in the humanities, especially literature; emphasizes author-page citation style.
Turabian: Variation of Chicago style tailored for student writers.

In-text Citation Formats

Author-date citation (APA): incorporates author's last name, year, and page number (e.g., John, 2018, p. 17).
Author-page citation (MLA): includes only author's last name and page number (e.g., John 17).

End-of-paper Citation

End-of-paper citations provide a complete list of all works cited, formatted according to the selected citation style.

Key Differences Between APA and MLA

Title page: Required in APA, not in MLA.
Spacing: Both require double-spacing.
Headings/Subheadings: Used in APA, often not recommended in MLA.
Bibliography names: APA uses "References," while MLA prefers "Works Cited."

Basic APA Format for References

Author(s). (Year). Title of work. Source or URL if applicable.
Each reference should include author's name, publication year, title, and retrieval information.

Types of Sources and Citation Examples

Online Journal Article: Author's Last Name. (Year). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. DOI.
Magazine Article: Author's Last Name. (Year, Month Day). Title. Magazine Name, Volume(Issue).
Newspaper Article: Author's Last Name. (Year, Month Day). Title. Newspaper Name.
Printed Book: Author's Last Name. (Year). Title of Book (Edition). Publisher.

Handling Missing Information in Citations

If no author: Use organization name or a shortened title.
If no date: Use "n.d." for "no date."
If no page number: Cite paragraph number or omit if only one paragraph exists.
If no title: Descriptive notation in square brackets is used.

Importance of Proper Citation

Allows readers to locate sources used in research.
Indicates thorough literature review and supports credibility.
Citing opposing viewpoints can strengthen one's argument.
Failure to cite can lead to accusations of plagiarism and intellectual property issues.

Citation Hierarchy

Every in-text citation must correspond to an entry in the reference list.
Self-generated ideas do not require citation unless previously published.
Common knowledge does not need citation unless specific context is needed.

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Description

This quiz covers the essential elements of properly formatting citations and references in academic writing, focusing on author listing, publication year, and URL or DOI inclusion. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for creating a well-organized bibliography or reference list.