APA in-text citation & referencing quiz

If the name of the author is Simon K. Cornwall, how do you cite it in-text?

• Simon

• Cornwall

• S. Cornwall

• Cornwall, S. K.

An in-text citation is a reference to give credit for paraphrased or quoted material.

• True

• False

Do I need to reference a quotation if I put it in my own words (paraphrase it)?

• No, this is a paraphrase and it doesn't need a citation.

• Yes, but you should only include an in-text citation. Paraphrases do not need to be referenced fully, so there is no need to include the source in the reference list.

• Yes. If you put a quotation in your own words you must acknowledge the original source. As a paraphrase, you must insert an in-text citation and include the full reference in your reference list to avoid accusations of plagiarism.

Can I include a book that I have read but not referenced in the body of my paper with an in-text citation in my list of references?

• Yes. In your reference list you should include sources that you have read, along with sources that you have cited in-text.

• No. You should only include sources that you have referenced (with an in-text citation) in your assignment in your list of references.

What is the appropriate font size for APA?

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 14

What are two parts of APA style?

• Citation and the reference list

• direct quote and paraphrasing

• Author names and year of publication

• Given Name and Surname of authors

What does the acronym APA stand for?

• Australian Philosophy Association

• Associates of Philosophy Association

• American Psychological Association

What does it mean to paraphrase? 

• Paying someone else to write your essay. 
• Using someone else's words verbatim in your essay. 
• Copying and pasting someone else's work. 
• To put someone else's ideas into your own words. 

What information shouldshould be included in an in-text citation in APA format?

• Author's last name

• Date of publication

• Author's last name and date of publication

• Author's last name, date of publication, and title of article.

What is a references page?

• A list of every source that is used in a paper

• It is the same as an in-text citation.

• The title page.

• It is another name for the appendix.