Citing Journal Articles in APA Style

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In MLA format, which piece of information comes after the title of the article?

  • The name of the author(s) or editor(s)
  • The DOI
  • The year of publication
  • The volume number and issue number (correct)

What is the correct capitalization rule for the title of a journal in APA style?

  • Capitalize only the first word in the journal title
  • Capitalize all words except for 'of' and similar words
  • Capitalize all words in the journal title (correct)
  • Capitalize proper nouns only in the journal title

What punctuation is used to separate the author(s) names and the title of the article in MLA format?

  • Comma
  • Colon
  • Semicolon
  • Period (correct)

Which part of a citation should not be capitalized in APA style?

<p>'pp.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are proper nouns treated in the title of an article?

<p>Only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of journal used in academic writing?

<p>Peer-reviewed scholarly journal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do peer-reviewed scholarly journals ensure quality?

<p>By having articles reviewed by a panel of the author's peers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of citing journal articles in academic writing?

<p>To provide evidence and support for arguments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow specific formatting rules when citing journal articles?

<p>To ensure consistency and accuracy in referencing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a journal article from a blog post?

<p>Peer review process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When citing a journal article in APA format, how should you list the names of two authors?

<p>Last name of both authors separated by 'and' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a journal article has 6 or more authors, how should you refer to them after the first mention in APA format?

<p>First author's last name followed by 'et al.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using a direct quote in APA format, what additional piece of information should be included?

<p>Page number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In APA style, what information is needed to cite a journal article in the reference page?

<p>Author's name, year of publication, title of the article, volume number, page numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When citing a journal article using MLA style, how should you include the author's name and page number?

<p>Author's last name and page number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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