UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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

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Paragraph and no date.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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When should a DOI number be used in an APA reference?

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When referencing a source found in electronic databases.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is an example of writing in third person?

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Students in UNV 104 love to write.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is the purpose of a DOI in APA citations?

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To provide a permanent link to the source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the correct format for an APA reference page?

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References should be listed alphabetically by the author's last name.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does 'et al.' mean in APA citations?

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It means 'and others' and is used when citing a work by multiple authors.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

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Italicize the book title and capitalize only the first word and proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D