Citation Video Flashcard

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What edition of the APA format is currently used?

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7th Edition

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Why do students often find in-text citations intimidating?

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Because they perceive it as complicated.

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What should you do if a quote does not have a page number?

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Use the paragraph number.

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What information should not be included in an in-text citation?

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The first initial or name of the authors.

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What is the maximum percentage of quoted material allowed in a paper?

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20%.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To give credit to the original source of information.

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What is a direct quote?

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A verbatim excerpt from a source.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of information from a source in your own words.

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What is the difference between a reference list and a bibliography?

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A reference list includes only the sources cited in the paper, while a bibliography includes all sources consulted.

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What is the format for an in-text citation for a work by two authors?

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Include both last names separated by an ampersand (&) and the year of publication.