ENGLISH 10 FLASHCARD

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A citation placed at the end of a sentence in parentheses.

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What should you include in a parenthetical citation for a book in APA format?

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Author’s last name, year of publication.

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How do you properly cite a direct quote using a parenthetical citation?

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"Education is the most powerful weapon" (Nelson Mandela, 1994, p. 45).

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What is a narrative citation in APA format?

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A citation where the author's name is part of the sentence, e.g., Smith (2020) states that students need better study habits.

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How do you cite a source with two authors in APA format?

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(Smith & Johnson, 2020).

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What is the purpose of a citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source.

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

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a rewording of the original text.

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What is the correct format for a book citation in APA style?

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Author's last name, First initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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It is used to indicate that there are additional authors beyond those listed, typically used when citing works with three or more authors.

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How do you format a citation for a webpage in APA style?

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Author's last name, First initial. (Year, Month Date). Title of the webpage. Website name. URL.