UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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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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How do you cite a secondary source in APA format?

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(as cited in Smith, 2017)

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What is the correct way to cite a source in APA style?

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

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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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When should a DOI number be used in APA references?

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When referencing a source found in electronic databases.

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What does DOI stand for in APA referencing?

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Digital Object Identifier.

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

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To give credit to the original source of information and avoid plagiarism.

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How should multiple authors be cited in APA style?

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For two authors, use '&' (e.g., Smith & Jones, 2020). For three or more, use 'et al.' after the first author's name (e.g., Smith et al., 2020).

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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 analyzes or interprets primary sources.

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What is the correct way to format a book reference in APA style?

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Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.