Citing Sources: Single vs. Multiple Authors

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What should be included in a parenthetical citation for a direct quote with two authors?

The author names and the title of the work.

Only the year of publication.

Only the author names.

The author names and page number. (correct)

How are multiple works by the same author cited in a reference list?

They should be cited in alphabetical order based on title.

They should be listed in chronological order by publication year. (correct)

They require the author's name only once.

They must be listed by page number.

What is the correct format for a parenthetical citation for a work by a group author referenced for the first time?

ALA (2005)

American Library Association [ALA] (2005) (correct)

ALA, 2005

American Library Association (ALA)

When citing a source with three or more authors parenthetically, what is the correct format?

Use the first author’s last name followed by et al. and the year. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement when citing a direct quotation in APA style?

Page or paragraph numbers must be included. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when citing two works by the same author published in the same year?

List them alphabetically, labeling them (YYYYa) and (YYYYb). Signup and view all the answers

How should multiple authors be cited within the same parentheses?

Order them as they appear in the reference list, separated by semicolons. Signup and view all the answers

In a paragraph where all information comes from a single source, how should you cite it?

Only include the author and date at the beginning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to refer to findings in a paragraph that is entirely based on one source?

Use transitional phrases to indicate paraphrased material. Signup and view all the answers

When citing multiple works authored by the same individual in different years, how should they be formatted?

Cite them normally, indicating years only when they are the same. Signup and view all the answers

In parenthetical citations consisting of multiple sources, what punctuation is used to separate them?

Semicolons Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you include the author's name in the sentence?

You don't need to mention the date again in that paragraph. Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the body of an APA paper when citing authors?

Last names only Signup and view all the answers

How should you cite a source with three or more authors in APA format?

Use only the first author's name followed by 'et al.' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a website with no known author?

Use the title of the article in quotation marks Signup and view all the answers

When citing a group author for the first time in APA, how should the name be presented?

Spelled out in full without abbreviation Signup and view all the answers

Which citation format is correct when referring to a specific paragraph in a source without page numbers?

Indicate 'para.' followed by the paragraph number Signup and view all the answers

In APA citations, how should a source with two authors be referenced?

Cite both authors every time Signup and view all the answers

For classical works like The Odyssey, how should citations be formatted?

Use the standard numbering system Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct APA format for citing a video or audio source?

Use the timestamp for the specific point referenced Signup and view all the answers

How should the citation format differ when using well-known organizations as authors?

Full name on first reference with abbreviation later Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about citing major works like the Qur'an?

They should use their respective numbering systems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Citing One vs. Multiple Authors

When citing multiple works by the same author in the same year, list them alphabetically by title and label them (YYYYa) and (YYYYb).
When citing multiple sources within the same parentheses, order them as they appear in the reference list and separate them with a semicolon.

Citing Within a Paragraph

If a paragraph is primarily from one source, cite the author and date at the beginning, and you can use transitional phrases without repeating the citation unless your teacher requires it.
If you cite an author’s name within the sentence, you don’t need to include the date in other sentences within the same paragraph, but you still need it in parenthetical citations.
When multiple sources or your own discussion are woven into a paragraph, cite each sentence to maintain clarity for the reader.

Citing Sources Without Page Numbers

When citing sources without page numbers, use "para." and the paragraph number. You may also include the relevant section heading, enclosed in quotation marks and shortened if needed.
For video and audio sources, cite the timestamp; for PowerPoint presentations, use the slide number.

Citing Classical Works

For major classical works like the Qur’an, The Odyssey, and Macbeth, use their standard numbering systems instead of page numbers.

Citing Authors in the Text

In the body of an APA paper, use last names only for authors, even on first reference.
Don't include titles like "Jr." or academic degrees.
Use first and last names only if necessary to distinguish between two sources.

Citing Works Without an Author

Use the first words of the title for sources without a known author.
Italicize titles of periodicals, books, and reports; use quotation marks for article titles.

Citing Works with Multiple Authors

For sources with two authors, cite both every time.
For sources with three or more authors, cite the first author's name with "et al."
In narrative citations with two authors, write out "and"; in parenthetical citations, use "&".

Citing Group Authors

When citing an organization as the author, spell out its full name on the first reference.
If the organization is well-known or will be cited at least two more times, an abbreviation (in parentheses) follows the full name and replaces it in subsequent citations.

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This quiz focuses on the principles of citing sources in academic writing, particularly when referencing one or multiple authors. It covers citation techniques within a paragraph and how to cite sources that lack page numbers. Test your understanding of proper citation practices!