APA Formatting

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What is the purpose of the Reference Page in APA formatting?

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The Reference Page is where you give credit to authors whose work you used in your paper.

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In APA 7th edition, how should you format an in-text citation for a personal communication like a text message or email?

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The correct format is (B. Donald, personal communication, February 6, 2020).

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True or False: Every in-text citation in APA 7th edition must have a corresponding citation in the reference list.

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False.

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What is the correct way to cite a book in APA 7th edition?

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Rubin, R. E. (2010). Foundations of library and information science (3rd ed.). Neal-Schumann Publishers.

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Where can the title of your essay be found in an APA formatted paper?

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The title can be found on the Cover page, First Page, and in the Header.

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What is the correct format for a journal article citation in APA 7th edition?

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Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. DOI or URL.

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What is the difference between a Reference Page and a Works Cited page?

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A Reference Page is used in APA format, while a Works Cited page is used in MLA format.

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How should you format the title of a book in an APA citation?

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The title of a book should be italicized and in sentence case.

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What is the general rule for author names in APA citations?

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List the last name followed by the initials of the first and middle names.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations in APA formatting?

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In-text citations provide a way to give credit to the original sources of information used in your writing.