APA Citation Flashcard

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation in APA format?

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To credit an author for their words and ideas in a research paper.

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What information is typically included in an APA in-text citation?

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Author's last name, date of publication, and page number.

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How should a direct quote be cited in APA format?

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Include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number in parentheses after the quote.

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What is the correct format for an in-text citation when paraphrasing?

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Include the author's last name and year of publication, e.g., (Smith, 2019).

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What does the term 'reference section' refer to in APA style?

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A list of all sources cited in the paper, providing full publication details.

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True or False: Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference section.

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True.

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What is the correct way to cite a work by multiple authors in-text in APA format?

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List all authors the first time, e.g., (Smith & Jones, 2020), and use 'et al.' for subsequent citations if there are three or more authors.

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What is the significance of the year in an APA citation?

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It indicates when the source was published, which helps assess the relevance and currency of the information.

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What is a secondary source in APA citation?

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A source that cites another source; it should be cited as such, indicating both the original and the secondary source.

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How do you format a citation for a webpage in APA style?

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Include the author's name, publication date, title of the page, website name, and URL.