UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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What is the correct way to cite a source with two authors in APA format?

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Students often check Facebook in class (New & Seinfeld, 2003).

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How should a direct quote from a source with an author be cited in APA format?

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Stein (2005) said, "Humor helps in difficult times" (p. 21).

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What is the correct way to cite a source with no author in APA format?

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("Using RUA," 2016).

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When should 'et al.' be used in APA citations?

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When citing a source with three or more authors.

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What do the abbreviations 'para.' and 'n.d.' stand for in APA?

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Paragraph and no date.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks around a title in APA citations?

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To indicate a shortened version of the resource's title when there is no author.

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What is the correct format for citing a source with three authors in APA?

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List all three authors the first time, then use 'et al.' for subsequent citations.

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How do you format a reference list in APA style?

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Entries should be in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author.

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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a direct quote?

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A paraphrase rewords the original text, while a direct quote uses the exact wording.

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What is the significance of the publication year in APA citations?

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It indicates the timeliness of the information being cited.