citations and references

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What is a blog post in the context of citations?

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A blog post is a type of online content that is typically informal and published on a website, often providing opinions, insights, or information on a specific topic.

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

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Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. DOI or URL.

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What should be included in an in-text citation if there is no identified author?

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Use the first few words of the title of the resource, followed by the year and page number, e.g., (Title, year, p. X).

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What is the significance of the DOI in a citation?

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The DOI (Digital Object Identifier) provides a permanent link to the digital content, ensuring that it can be easily found and accessed.

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What is the difference between a web page and a blog post in citations?

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A web page is a general term for any document on the internet, while a blog post is a specific type of web page that is usually more informal and opinion-based.

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What is the correct way to cite a source with no publication date in APA style?

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Use 'n.d.' (no date) in place of the year, e.g., Author, A. A. (n.d.). Title of the work. Retrieved from URL.

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What is the purpose of including page numbers in a journal article citation?

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Page numbers indicate the specific pages where the article can be found within the journal, providing precise location information.

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What does 'pp.' stand for in a citation?

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'pp.' stands for 'pages' and is used to indicate a range of pages in a citation.

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How should multiple authors be cited in APA style?

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For works with up to 20 authors, list all authors in the reference. For more than 20, list the first 19 authors, followed by an ellipsis (...) and the final author's name.

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What is the correct way to format the title of a journal article in a citation?

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The title of the journal article should be in sentence case, meaning only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.