APA 7th Edition Guidelines Quiz

What are in-text/parenthetical citations used for?

• To list all the sources used in a project

• To provide the full information of all sources used in a project

• To add direct quotes or paraphrases into a project

• To alphabetize the references in a project

Answer explanation

In-text or parenthetical citations are used to add direct quotes or paraphrases into a project. They help to give credit to the original source and allow readers to locate the source material easily. The other options refer to different aspects of citation, such as listing sources or providing full information, which are not the primary purpose of in-text citations.

Where are references found in a project?

• In the body of the project

• In the introduction of the project

• In the conclusion of the project

• At the end of the project in the reference list

Answer explanation

References are found at the end of a project in the reference list. This is where all the sources used in the project are cited, allowing readers to locate and verify the information. The other options, such as the body, introduction, and conclusion, may contain in-text citations, but the complete reference list is located at the end of the project.

How should in-text citations be formatted in APA 7th edition?

• Author's Last name (Year) states that 'direct quote' or paraphrase (page number)

• 'Direct quote' or paraphrase (Author's Last name, Year, Page number)

• Author's Last name (Year, Page number) states that 'direct quote' or paraphrase

• 'Direct quote' or paraphrase (Author's Last name, Page number, Year)

Answer explanation

In APA 7th edition, in-text citations should be formatted as 'Direct quote' or paraphrase followed by the author's last name, year, and page number in parentheses. This format allows the reader to quickly identify the source and locate the specific information within the cited work.

What information should be included in a full reference?

• Author's name, date published, title, publisher, URL

• Author's name, date published, title, publisher, page number

• Author's name, date published, title, publisher, DOI

• Author's name, date published, title, publisher, volume number

Answer explanation

A full reference should include the author's name, date published, title, publisher, and page number. This information is essential for accurately citing a source and allowing others to locate the original work. The other options mention URL, DOI, and volume number, which are not always required in a full reference.

How should references be listed in alphabetical order?

• By the first word in the reference

• By the author's last name

• By the title of the reference

• By the publisher's name

Answer explanation

In a list of references, they should be organized alphabetically by the author's last name. This method allows for easy identification and retrieval of sources, as well as maintaining a consistent and professional appearance in academic and professional writing.

What should be done if a reference begins with 'A', 'An', or 'The'?

• Ignore them and alphabetize the reference by the word following it

• Ignore them and alphabetize the reference by the first word

• Ignore them and alphabetize the reference by the second word

• Ignore them and alphabetize the reference by the third word

Answer explanation

When alphabetizing a reference that begins with 'A', 'An', or 'The', it is correct to ignore these articles and alphabetize the reference by the first word that follows them. This ensures a consistent and logical organization of references, making it easier to locate specific sources.

How should authors be displayed in a reference?

• First name, Last name

• Last name, First name

• Last name, First initial. Middle initial

• First initial. Middle initial, Last name

Answer explanation

In a reference, authors should be displayed as 'Last name, First initial. Middle initial.' This format is commonly used in academic and professional writing to maintain consistency and make it easier for readers to identify authors. The other options provided do not follow the standard format for displaying authors in a reference.

What should be done if there are multiple authors with the same last name and initials?

• Include their first name in brackets

• Include their last name in brackets

• Include their middle initial in brackets

• Include their full name in brackets

Answer explanation

When there are multiple authors with the same last name and initials, it is best to include their last name in brackets. This helps to differentiate between the authors and avoid confusion. Including their first name, middle initial, or full name in brackets would not be as effective in distinguishing between the authors.

What should be done if no author is listed in a reference?

• Exclude the author information and start the citation with the title followed by the year in parentheses

• Exclude the author information and start the citation with the publisher followed by the year in parentheses

• Exclude the author information and start the citation with the date published followed by the title in parentheses

• Exclude the author information and start the citation with the title followed by the publisher in parentheses

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to exclude the author information and start the citation with the publisher followed by the year in parentheses. This approach ensures that the citation is still informative and accurate, even when the author's name is not available.

What should be included in a reference for an edited book by one author?

• (Ed.)

• (Eds.)

• (Editor)

• (Editors)

Answer explanation

The question asks about the correct notation for an edited book by one author in a reference. The correct answer is '(Ed.)'. This notation is used to indicate that the book was edited by one person. The other options '(Eds.)', '(Editor)', and '(Editors)' are incorrect because they are used for multiple editors or are not the standard notation in references.