UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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What should be included in the in-text citation when citing a secondary source in APA format?

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Both the author of the original source and the secondary source.

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How should you cite an article with no author when paraphrasing?

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Use a shortened version of the resource's title with quotation marks, e.g., ("Using RUA," 2016).

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When should a DOI number be used in the reference on the reference page?

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When referencing a source found in electronic databases.

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What is the correct format for citing a direct quote in APA style?

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(Smith, 2017, p. 199).

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What is the basic format for the reference page in APA style?

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Author. (Publication Date). Title.

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What does DOI stand for in the context of APA citations?

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Digital Object Identifier.

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

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source.

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How do you format a book reference in APA style?

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Author. (Publication Year). Title of the book.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is the correct way to cite multiple authors in APA format?

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For two authors, use both names; for three or more, use the first author's name followed by 'et al.'