Citations And References

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What must an in-text citation include for paraphrased or summarized content?

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The author’s last name and the date of publication.

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Which of the following is a properly formatted in-text citation for a paraphrase?

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Adult students are frequently motivated to return to school….(Alex et al., 2005)

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When should you use an in-text citation in your essay?

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Whenever the information has come from a different source.

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What is a true statement for APA formatted citations regarding missing dates?

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If no date is listed, write 'n.d.' to indicate no date was provided.

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Which example includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a quote?

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“The emphasis on philosophical discourse is related..” (Williams & Snode, 2005, p.45)

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information used in your work.

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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It is used to indicate that there are multiple authors, typically more than three.

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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a quote?

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A paraphrase rewords the original text in your own words, while a quote uses the exact wording from the source.

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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 should you do if a source has no author?

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Use the title of the work in place of the author in the citation.