MLA and APA

What does APA format stand for?

• American Publishing Association

• Associated Press Agreement

• American Psychological Association

• Advanced Paper Alignment

Answer explanation

APA format is predominantly used in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, and education.

Its guidelines aim to ensure clarity, objectivity, and credibility in scientific writing, including the formatting of papers, citations, references, and the reporting of research findings.

What does MLA format stand for?

• Modern Literature Association

• Modern Language Association

• Media and Language Alliance

• Manuscript and Literary Analysis

Answer explanation

MLA format primarily focuses on humanities and liberal arts disciplines, such as literature, language, and cultural studies.

It provides guidelines for formatting essays, research papers, citations, and bibliographies in these subject areas.

The following are TRUE about bibliographic, EXCEPT

• Reference list of the sources referred in writing.  

• Allows readers to locate sources used

• Acknowledge and give credit to authors for ideas and works referred.

• Bibliographic citations are not necessary and can be omitted in academic writing.

Answer explanation

The first known citation style was created by Aristotle in the 4th century BCE.

He wrote a book called "Poetics" and included references to the works of other authors, making him one of the first scholars to give credit to his sources.

Match the following

• list of sources that were included in the author's writing

• Works cited

• Located at the end of a complete document

• Endnotes

• list of sources that the writer recommends for further reading

• Bibliography

• Found at the bottom of a page

• Footnotes

Answer explanation

In 1951, the Modern Language Association (MLA) introduced its first official style guide, which included guidelines for creating a "Works Cited" page.

Similarly, the American Psychological Association (APA) published its first style guide in 1952, which included guidelines for creating a "References" section.

Drag & drop the correct answer.

​ (a)   ​ ​ and ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   Kuala Lumpur: ​ ​ (d)   ​ ​ (e)   Print.

• Lavinge, Ariel,
• Kenedy, George.
• Technology Management.
• IGI Global,
• 2020.

Answer explanation

Correct citation:

Lavinge, Ariel, and Kenedy, George. Technology Management. Kuala Lumpur: IGI Global, 2020. Print.

Remember, title of book need to be italic

Drag & drop the correct answer.

Smith, L. V., ​ (a)   Bright, J.​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ ​ (e)  

• &
• (2020).
• Customer and Communication.
• Journal of Service Theory and Practice,
• 255-256.

Answer explanation

Correct citation:

Smith, L. V., & Bright, J. (2020). Customer and Communication. Journal of Service Theory and Practice, 255-256.

Remember to use "&" instead of "and" for APA style between authors.