Citations And References

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

• At the end of each page.

• At the end of each paragraph.

• Whenever the information has come from a different source.

For all paraphrased or summarized content, the in-text citation must include...

• The author’s last name and the page number or paragraph number

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

• The title of the document and the author’s last name.

For all quoted material the in-text citation must include…

• The author’s last name, the year and the page number or paragraph number

• The author’s last name, title of the source, and page/paragraph number

• The author’s last name, year and title of the source

Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation?

• ABC Corporation (Jones, 2001) was operating on a significantly reduced budget…

• Jones (2006) stated the results of the study directly correlate with the challenges…

• Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem…(Smith, 2004).

Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a quote?

• Mathews said, “The research study results were inconclusive” (para. 4)

• Smith (2005) stated, “The rules and regulations clearly mandate..”(p.67).

• Alex (1999) said, “After all this time, I find it hard to believe theory of…”

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

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

• After returning from war (Smith et.al.,) disabled veterans typically face…

• In examining the philosophies of education, the challenges associated with….(Carter &

  Glick).

Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a quote?

• After running for political office, it was deemed appropriate that we…”(1997, pg.128)

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

• Johns stated “The placement of the photographs is not conducive…” (para. 3)

Select a statement that is true for APA formatted citations.

• If you are using an online source you can just give the URL in the citation.

• If no author is listed, then a citation does not need to be included in your assignment.

• If no date is listed, write “n.d.” to indicate no date was provided.

If the source you are reading includes research from another source, and you include that information in your assignment, how would you cite the source?

• Use the phrase “indirect source” followed by the secondary source citation.

• Use the phrase “as cited in....” followed by the secondary source citation.

• Include the name and the title of the original research, but not the secondary source.

Which of the following in-text citations is the correct format for a source with 3 or more authors?

• (Smith et.al., 2016)

• (Smith, Jones, Slaon, Brown, Lee, Simmons, & Mort, 2016)

• (Smith, Jones, & Sloan, 2016)