APA In-text Citation Review

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What is the format for a parenthetical citation in APA style?

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The format includes the author's last name and the year of publication, e.g., (Smith, 2020).

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What must always be included in an APA in-text citation?

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The author's last name.

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How do you identify the last name of an author from a citation?

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The last name is the first part of the citation before the comma, e.g., in 'Gonzales, Jimm', the last name is 'Gonzales'.

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What is the correct way to cite two authors in APA style?

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Use an ampersand (&) between the authors' last names in parentheses, e.g., (Garrison & Moyle, 2019).

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What does 'n.d.' stand for in APA citations?

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It stands for 'no date', used when the publication date is not available.

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A parenthetical citation is a brief reference within the text that includes the author's last name and the year of publication.

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When should you use 'et al.' in APA citations?

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Use 'et al.' when citing a source with three or more authors after the first author's name.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations give credit to the original source of information and allow readers to locate the full reference.

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How do you format a citation for a work by a single author?

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Include the author's last name and the year of publication in parentheses, e.g., (Smith, 2020).

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What is the difference between a reference list and in-text citations?

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A reference list includes full details of all sources cited, while in-text citations are brief mentions within the text.