Review of APA style

What does the abbreviation “APA” stand for?

• American Philology Association

• American Psychiatric Association

• American Paper Association

• American Psychological Association

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the current edition number of the APA Style manual?

• 4th edition

• 6th edition

• 7th edition

• 5th edition

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The two types of APA in-text citations are:

• Paraphrase and summary

• Direct quotation and parenthetical

• Parenthetical and narrative

• Margins and fonts

Answer explanation

APA citations can be either narrative (when the author's name is mentioned in the sentence) or parenthetical (when the author is not named until the parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence).

In APA style the list of references should be in order by:

• Chronological by date of publication

• Alphabetical by author’s last name

• Alphabetical by title

• No particular order

Answer explanation

Reference entries in an APA paper should appear in alphabetical order. Use hanging indent and double space all entries uniformly.

It is not necessary to include an in-text citation if you have not directly quoted from the source (paraphrase, summary, etc.).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Any time a source is used, you MUST cite the source, whether you have used your own words to express the idea or not.

Where do page numbers appear in an essay?

• In the bottom right footer

• In the top right header

• In the bottom left footer

• In the top left header

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choose the correct in-text citation format for a direct quotation:

• (Merkle, 2018)

• (2018, p.62)

• (Merkle, 2018, p. 62)

• no correct answer

Answer explanation

While APA recommends that you use page numbers for direct quotations/paraphrases, they are not required. Ask your instructor what they prefer.

When citing one or two authors in-text, it is permitted to use et al. instead of providing the author(s)' names:

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The term "et al." should only be used for in-text citations of sources with three or more authors.

It is acceptable to begin a sentence with a quotation.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Source material within your paper should always be introduced with either a signal phrase or a narrative citation. Use the "quote sandwich" method to ensure you are properly implementing your sources into your own writing.

Which is the correct in-text parenthetical citation for two authors?

• (Smith and Brown, 2011)

• (Smith & Brown, 2011)

• (Smith, Brown, 2011)

• None of these options.

Answer explanation

When citing a work with two authors, name both authors in the in-text citation. Spell out the "and" in a narrative citation. Use the & symbol within parentheses.