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Apa Citations And Formatting – Quiz 1
Apa Citations And Formatting Quiz 1 (14 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates your understanding of APA citation and formatting rules, including author identification, in-text citations, reference list entries, and proper placement within academic writing. Key concepts include author ordering, citation elements, and the use of the author-date format.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Which is the correct way to cite a website with no date on the reference page?
A) Phobias. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare.
B) Http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare.
C) Http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare, (n.d.) Phobias.
D) Retrieved from http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare /healthcare.
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Explanations:
The correct APA citation format for a website with no date is to use "(n.d.)" which stands for "no date." The reference should include the title of the page, followed by the phrase "(n.d.)." Finally, provide the URL from where the information was retrieved.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This is correct. It includes the title of the page (Phobias), the phrase "(n.d.)" to indicate no date, and the URL from which it was retrieved.
Option B:
Incorrect. The URL should not be in HTTP format; only the domain or path is needed.
Option C:
Incorrect. The order of elements is wrong. It should first mention the title, then "(n.d.)", and finally the URL.
Option D:
Incorrect. This option omits the title of the page and incorrectly places the date at the end.
2.
You are referencing a website, which part of the reference goes first?
A) Author/sponsor/organisation.
B) Title of website.
C) Website address.
D) Year.
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Explanations:
The claimed correct answer is A) Author/sponsor/organisation. In APA citation format, the author's name (or sponsor/organisation if no individual author), followed by the year of publication, typically comes first in the reference list entry. This structure helps readers quickly identify who produced the information and when it was published.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Author/sponsor/organisation is listed first.
Option B:
Incorrect. Title of website follows after author details in APA format.
Option C:
Incorrect. Website address (URL) is not included in the reference list but in the in-text citation or full reference depending on version 6th or 7th edition guidelines.
Option D:
Incorrect. Year of publication comes after author details, not first.
3.
Kraizer, S. (2011). Safety on the Internet. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/safety-on-the-internet/This is an in-text citation. True or False?
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The claimed correct answer is B) False because the citation provided does not follow APA formatting guidelines. In APA style, an in-text citation should include the author's last name and the year of publication. The given citation only includes the author’s first initial and surname (Kraizer, S.) but lacks the year of publication.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
True - Incorrect as the citation is incomplete.
Option B:
False - Correct as explained above.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect, as only one option is correct.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect, as Option B is correct.
4.
Select the correct usage of in-text citation in APA style.
A) Experienced listeners are better able to comprehend accented speech (Susan Gass and Evangeline Varonis).
B) Experienced listeners are better able to comprehend accented speech (Gass and Varonis).
C) Experienced listeners are better able to comprehend accented speech (Gass and Varonis, 1984).
D) Experienced listeners are better able to comprehend accented speech (Gass and Varonis 1984).
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it includes the authors' last names and the year of publication, which are essential elements in APA style for in-text citations. This format helps readers locate the corresponding reference entry in the bibliography or works cited page.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; it uses a less common way to cite authors that is not recommended by APA guidelines.
Option B:
Incorrect; it omits the year of publication, which is necessary for proper citation in APA style.
Option C:
Correct; it follows the APA format with author names and year included.
Option D:
Incorrect; while it includes both elements, there should be a space between the authors' last names and the year of publication according to APA guidelines.
5.
Which one is found at the back of the paper?
A) References page.
B) In-text citation.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The references page is typically found at the back of a paper, containing all the sources cited in the document according to APA formatting guidelines.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The references page lists all sources used and is placed at the end of the document.
Option B:
Incorrect. In-text citations are inserted within the text, not at the back of the paper.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only one option (A) is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is indeed found at the back of the paper.
6.
In APA style the list of references should be in order by:
A) No particular order.
B) Alphabetical by title.
C) Alphabetical by first author's family (last) name.
D) Chronological by date of publication.
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Explanations:
In APA style, the list of references is ordered alphabetically by the first author's family (last) name. This ensures consistency and ease of reference lookup in academic papers.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as there is a specific order required.
Option B:
Incorrect, titles are not the primary sorting criterion.
Option C:
Correct. References are alphabetized by the first author's last name for organization and ease of reference.
Option D:
Incorrect, references are not ordered chronologically in APA style.
7.
Kraizer, S. (2011). Safety on the Internet. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/safety-on-the-internet/What is "Safety on the internet" ?
A) The title of the whole website.
B) The title of the article.
C) It doesn't mean anything.
D) The name of the author.
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Explanations:
The title "Safety on the internet" refers to the content of a specific article within the website, as indicated by the context that it is retrieved from a particular category page. This suggests it is not the title of the whole website (Option A), does not have no meaning in this context (Option C), and is not the name of the author (Option D).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
The title of the whole website.
Option B:
The title of the article. Correct answer.
Option C:
It doesn't mean anything.
Option D:
The name of the author.
8.
Ickes, W. (Ed.). (1998). Empathic accuracy. New York, NY:Guilford Press.Which one is the publisher's name?
A) New York, NY.
B) Ickles, W.
C) Empathic accuracy.
D) Guilford Press.
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Explanations:
The publisher's name is "Guilford Press." In the given APA citation, it appears as the last element before the location and year of publication.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
New York, NY. - This is the location, not the publisher.
Option B:
Ickes, W. - This is the editor's name, not the publisher.
Option C:
Empathic accuracy. - This is the title of the book, not the publisher.
Option D:
Guilford Press. - Correct, as it identifies the publishing company.
9.
Which one is a correct in-text citation?
A) (John Smith, 2015).
B) (Smith, 2015).
C) (Smith 2015).
D) (2015, Smith).
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Explanations:
The APA citation format requires the author's last name followed by the year of publication in parentheses. Option B, (Smith, 2015), correctly follows this format.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect order; should be (author, year).
Option B:
Correct APA citation format.
Option C:
Missing comma between author and year.
Option D:
Year before author is incorrect.
10.
Which one is found in the body of the paper-in the paragraph?
A) References page.
B) In-text citation.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In-text citations are found within the body of a paper, typically in the paragraphs where relevant information is discussed and attributed to sources. References pages list all the sources cited throughout the document but do not appear in the middle of the text.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
References page - Incorrect. This is where full bibliographic details are listed, not within paragraphs.
Option B:
In-text citation - Correct. These citations are found in the body of the paper to acknowledge sources directly used in the text.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. While references pages do exist, they are not part of the paragraph content.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. In-text citations are indeed found within paragraphs.
11.
Blass, E. M. (1997). Interactions between contact and chemosensory mechanisms in pain modulation in 10-day-old rats. Behavioral Neuroscience, 111, 147-154. doi:10.1037/0735-7044.111.1.147What type of citation is this?
A) Website.
B) Book chapter.
C) Journal.
D) Book.
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Explanations:
The citation provided is for a journal article. The format includes the author's name, year of publication, title of the article, name of the journal, volume number, page numbers, and DOI. This matches the structure of APA journal citation.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Website - Incorrect as it lacks URL and is for a scholarly article.
Option B:
Book chapter - Incorrect as there's no mention of a book or chapter title.
Option C:
Journal - Correct, as the citation follows APA journal format.
Option D:
Book - Incorrect as it is not from a book but a scholarly journal.
12.
You use a quotation from a book in your assignment. How would you write the in-text citation?
A) Author, year, page number.
B) Author, year.
C) Author, page number.
D) Author, title.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is Option A: Author, year, page number. When using a quotation from a book in your assignment and citing it within the text (in-text citation), you should include the author's last name, the year of publication, and the specific page where the quote can be found. This format helps readers locate the exact source quickly.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Author, year, page number. Correct for APA in-text citation.
Option B:
Author, year. Incorrect as it omits the specific location of the quote within the text.
Option C:
Author, page number. Incorrect as it omits the publication year which is crucial for distinguishing between works by the same author published in different years.
Option D:
Author, title. Incorrect as it does not include the necessary information to locate the specific quote within the text or the date of publication.
13.
Kraizer, S. (2011). Safety on the Internet. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/safety-on-the-internet/What is "Kraizer" ?
A) The year it was put online.
B) The name of the website.
C) It doesn't mean anything.
D) The author's last name.
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Explanations:
The APA citation format includes the author's last name followed by a comma and initials, which in this case is "Kraizer, S." This indicates that "Kraizer" is indeed the author's last name.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The year of publication is not indicated as "Kraizer".
Option B:
Incorrect. The website name is not part of the citation but rather the source location.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Kraizer" has a specific meaning in this context.
Option D:
Correct. "Kraizer" represents the author's last name as per APA formatting rules.
14.
When should you use in-text citations within your paper?
A) At the end of each page.
B) At the end of each paragraph.
C) Whenever information has come from another source.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Whenever information has come from another source, it is necessary to provide in-text citations. This ensures academic integrity and gives credit to the original authors of the work you are referencing. Inconsistent citation practices can lead to plagiarism, which is a serious academic offense.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Citations should not be placed at the end of each page as it would be redundant and disrupt the flow of writing.
Option B:
Incorrect. Placing citations only at the end of each paragraph might miss citing information from other sources within that paragraph, leading to incomplete attribution.
Option C:
Correct. This is the standard practice in academic writing to ensure all borrowed ideas and data are properly acknowledged.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option C accurately describes when citations should be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are APA citations and formatting?
APA citations and formatting refer to the guidelines established by the American Psychological Association for documenting sources in academic writing. These rules cover how to format papers, include in-text citations, and create reference lists.
Why is it important to use APA citation elements?
Using APA citation elements ensures academic integrity by giving credit to original sources and allowing readers to locate the referenced materials. It also helps maintain a professional tone in writing.
How do I format an APA in-text citation?
An APA in-text citation typically includes the author's last name and the year of publication. For example, (Smith, 2021). If there are multiple authors, list all names separated by commas, with "and" before the final author.
What information is needed for APA journal citation?
For a journal article in APA format, you need to include the author's name(s), publication year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number (if applicable), and page numbers.
How do I create a reference list in APA format?
A reference list in APA format is an alphabetical list of all sources cited in the text. Each entry includes the author's name, publication year, article or book title, publisher information, and other relevant details.