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How should tables be labeled according to APA format?
With an Arabic numeral and a brief title
Where should the title of a table appear in APA format?
Flush-left above the table
In APA format, how should the title of the reference page be formatted?
Centered and bold
Which of the following is correct when labeling figures according to APA format?
Label with an Arabic numeral and a brief title
How should a source be cited for both tables and figures in APA format?
In a note below the table or figure
Which technique involves changing from active voice to passive voice?
Change from Active Voice to Passive Voice
The technique 'Interpret Meaning' is primarily related to which type of paraphrasing method?
Word Substitution
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of Accounting Information Systems (AIS)?
Internal budget
Automating and integrating which operations are the primary uses of Accounting Information Systems (AIS)?
Business operations
Which paraphrasing technique can change the sentence from 'The manager confirmed the meeting time' to 'The meeting time was confirmed by the manager'?
Change from Active Voice to Passive Voice
Which option demonstrates changing from a clause to a phrase?
The stallion was content with the mare → The stallion, content with the mare
What type of citation is used in the following example? 'In one study that consisted of 467 young adults, it was found that social media use may not directly affect mental health, rather, it depends on how young adults use social media (Berryman et al., 2018).'?
Parenthetical citation
How should a quotation be introduced using a signal phrase?
By stating 'According to' followed by the author's name and the year of publication.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a narrative citation?
Reynolds (2019) stated that '...' (p. 3).
Which phrase correctly demonstrates the use of a signal verb?
Reynolds (2019) argued '...' (p. 3).
When presenting information from a study, which of the following uses a parenthetical citation correctly?
It was found that social media use may not directly affect mental health (Berryman et al., 2018).
Which of the following writing aspects does the APA style regulate?
Stylistics, in-text citations, and references
Which of the following is an example of using active voice according to APA guidelines?
We asked participants questions.
Which of these standards should be followed when writing in APA style for clarity?
Being specific in descriptions and explanations
What components are generally included in a qualitative research article according to APA style?
Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Findings/Results, Discussion
What should you do if your essay is not quantitative, qualitative, or a literature review?
Consult the instructor or the APA Publication Manual
When is it appropriate to use first-person pronouns in APA style?
When stating research actions performed by the authors
According to APA style, what should the language in an APA paper be?
Clear, concise, and plain
What should be included on every page of your APA formatted essay?
Page number in the upper right corner
What should a professional paper's page header contain?
The short form of the paper title and the page number
Where is the author's affiliation listed on the title page of an APA-formatted paper?
Directly below the author's name
Which of the following is NOT included in the author note for a professional APA paper?
List of keywords
What is the maximum word count for an abstract in an APA-formatted paper?
250
On which page does the body text begin in an APA-formatted paper?
Page three
Which of the following is true regarding the text format in an APA paper?
Text should be double spaced
Which heading level in APA format uses flush left, bold, title case headings?
Level 2
Which element is common to both the title pages of professional and student APA papers?
Title of the paper centered in the upper half
Which of the following is NOT a common element of a résumé?
A call to action
Which element in a reference letter explains why you are writing?
Explain who you are
In a transmittal letter, what should be highlighted in a personal interview?
Personal qualifications
Which of these components is essential in the format of a memo?
Subject line
Which section of a résumé would 'Licenses and Certifications' best fit under?
Education/Training
Which technique is used in the transition 'Despite the rain, Vincy went to work on foot'?
Changing transitions
What should a memo's summary include?
Actions that will be taken
What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce the résumé
Which of the following is most likely NOT included in a meeting agenda?
List of performed consulting services
Where should 'Thank you for your consideration' be found in a transmittal letter?
Which sentence correctly changes the following to passive voice?
- Banks performance can be improved by reducing operational costs and by facilitating transactions among customers within the same or different network by accounting information technology.
Performance of banks is improved by operational cost reduction and transaction facilitation among customers within the same or different network by accounting information technology.
Which phrase correctly replaces 'affect' with a synonym?
- There are many factors that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting information systems.
There are many factors that influence the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting information systems.
Change the sentence to use an adverb instead of an adjective:
- Angela is an accurate typist.
Angela types accurately.
Which of these correctly transforms 'integrate' to its synonym in the following sentence?
- Integrate their business operations.
Combine their business operations.
Which of the following sentences uses 'affect' correctly?
There are many factors that affect the efficiency of the system.
Which of the following sentences correctly changes the verb 'improve' to a noun?
- Accounting information technology can improve banks performance by reducing operational cost and by facilitating transactions among customers.
Improvement of banks performance can be achieved by accounting information technology through the reduction of operational cost and facilitation of transactions.
What is the primary purpose of a transmittal or cover letter?
To accompany another artifact such as a resume or proposal
What should be included in the memo's subject line?
A memorable handle for the subject
Which of the following is NOT a common element of a resume?
Date of Birth
What is a key component of meetings?
Detailing the logistics such as travel and transportation reimbursement
Which statement best interprets the meaning of 'Armie complained about being hungry'?
Armie indicated that he wanted food.
What is the role of a reference letter?
To explain who the sender is and how they know the candidate
Which of the following is an example of a change transition?
It was raining but Vincy walked to work.
What is the correct transition from active to passive voice for 'The research methodology used was a survey method'?
A survey method was used for the research methodology.
Which of the following is NOT a common element of a résumé?
Financial Status
Which of these is essential in the format of a memo?
Subject line
What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce the candidate and highlight qualifications
Which section of a résumé would 'Licenses and Certifications' best fit under?
Education/Training
Which element of a reference letter explains why you are writing?
Explaining who you are
What should a memo's summary include?
Actions to be taken
Which aspect is most likely NOT included in a meeting agenda?
Feedback from past participants
In a transmittal letter, what should highlight a candidate's qualifications during a personal interview?
Work experience
What is typically the conclusion of a reference letter?
A summary of the recommendation
Which of the following should NOT be included in the Purpose section of a memo?
Recipient’s role in the memo
Study Notes
APA Formatting Rules for Professional and Student Papers
- Professional papers are prepared for wider distribution to an academic or professional audience, while student papers are meant to be evaluated as part of a course.
- Professional papers have a page header with a short title in all capital letters, followed by the page number.
- Professional papers have a title page with the title, author's name, affiliation, academic department, course, instructor, and date.
- The author note may contain links to ORCID iD, affiliation changes, special disclosures or acknowledgments, and contact information for the corresponding author.
Student Papers
- Student papers have a page header with only the page number.
- Student papers have a title page with the title, author's name, affiliation, academic department, course, instructor, and date.
Abstract
- The abstract is placed on a separate page and is centered and bolded.
- The abstract should be 150-250 words and provide an accurate and concise summary of the study.
- The abstract should end with a short list of keywords.
Format of Body Text
- The first page of the body text is numbered page three.
- The main heading is centered and bolded.
- The text is double spaced.
- All sections follow each other with no page breaks.
- In-text citations are formatted correctly using either the narrative or parenthetical approach.
- Tables and figures are formatted appropriately as described in the APA manual.
APA Heading Levels
- APA uses a system of five heading levels, with Level 1 being centered, bold, and title case.
Paraphrasing
- Paraphrasing is restating a text in your own words.
- Techniques for paraphrasing include:
- Change to synonyms
- Change word forms
- Change sentence structure
- Interpret meaning
- Change transitions
Accounting Information Systems
- Accounting information systems (AIS) are widely used by businesses to automate and integrate business operations.
- Factors that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of AIS include qualified staff, software, hardware, and databases.
- AIS can improve a bank's performance by reducing operational costs and facilitating transactions among customers.
In-Text Citations
- Parenthetical and narrative citations are used to summarize or paraphrase a longer chunk of text.
- Examples of parenthetical and narrative citations are provided.
Signal Phrases
- Introduce quotations with signal phrases, such as "According to Reynolds (2019),..."
APA Format
- Tables are labeled with an Arabic numeral and have a brief but clear title.
- Figures are labeled with an Arabic numeral and have a brief but clear title.
- The label and title appear on separate lines above the table or figure, flush-left and single-spaced.
- A source is cited in a note below the table or figure.
References
- The reference page is centered and bolded.
- References are listed in alphabetical order.
APA Style Guide
- The American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is the most commonly used format for manuscripts in the social sciences.
- APA regulates stylistics, in-text citations, and references.
- APA style emphasizes clarity, concision, and plain language.
Writing in APA Style
- First-person pronouns are used instead of third-person pronouns.
- Active voice is used when stressing the actions of the research.
- Passive voice is used when stressing the recipient or object of the action.
- Language should be clear, concise, and plain.
Qualitative Articles
- Qualitative articles report qualitative research, which uses scientific practices to learn more about human experiences that cannot be numerically quantified.
- Qualitative articles include a title page, abstract, introduction, method, findings/results, and discussion.
The Literature Review
- A literature review summarizes scientific literature on a particular research topic.
- A literature review typically includes an introduction, thesis statement, summary and synthesis of sources, and list of references.
Business Communication
- Business communication includes résumé, cover/transmittal letter, reference letters, meetings, agendas, and minutes.
- A résumé includes name, contact information, foreign languages, security clearance, military and other service, awards and honors, summary, statement of objective, experience, education/training, publications, licenses and certifications, affiliations, consulting, hardware and software, and interests.
- A transmittal letter is a cover letter that accompanies another artifact, such as a résumé or proposal.
- A memo includes to, from, date, subject, purpose, and call to action.
- A meeting includes purpose, participant's role, where and when, logistics, and call to action.
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