APA in-text Citation

When should you use in-text citations?

• At the end of each page

• At the end of each paragraph

• Whenever the information has come from another source

True or False: If there is no author for the source, you should include the name of the organization or title of the article in your citation.

• True

• False

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

• (Smith et al., 2016)

• (Smith, Jones, & Sloan, 2016)

• (Smith,Jones, Sloan, Black, 2016)

Select the statement that is true for APA formatted citations:

• If no author exists then a citation does not need to be included in your paper.

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

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

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

• Matthews said “The research studies were inconclusive” (para 4).

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

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

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

• “Students learn best when strategies are applied…” (Williams & Snode, 2005, p. 45).

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

• “After running for political office, our second step is to…”(1997, p.128)

Which of the following examples 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 summary or paraphrase:

• ABC corporation (Jones, 2001) was operating on a significantly improved budget…

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

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

For quoted material an in-text citation must include:

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

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

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

For paraphrased or summarized information, the in-text citation should include:

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

• The author’s last name and date of publication

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