APA Style Tables Quiz

What are the basic components of an APA Style table?

• Number, headings, body, and note

• Number, title, headings, body, and note

• Number, title, headings, and body

• Title, headings, body, and note

Where should the table number be placed in an APA Style table?

• Above the table title and body

• In the table body

• In the table note

• Below the table title and body

How should the table title be formatted in an APA Style table?

• In bold font and italic title case

• In regular font and italic title case

• In regular font and sentence case

• In bold font and sentence case

What should be included in the table headings of an APA Style table?

• Column headings and stub heading

• Column headings and decked heads

• Column headings and column spanners

• Column headings and table spanners

How should the information in the leftmost column of the table body be aligned?

• Justified

• Right-aligned

• Center-aligned

• Left-aligned

When should table notes be included in an APA Style table?

• Only when necessary to describe contents of the table

• In every table to provide additional information

• Only when the table is long or wide

• In every table to provide source citations

What is the most important principle to follow when creating a table in APA Style?

• Manually create the look of the table using tabs and spaces

• Use different fonts and colors to highlight important data

• Include as much information as possible in the table

• Present information in a way that is easy for readers to understand

How should table borders be used in an APA Style table?

• Use borders around every cell in the table

• Limit the use of borders to those needed for clarity

• Use vertical borders to separate data

• Use borders at the sides of the table

What should be done if a table is too wide to fit on one page in an APA Style paper?

• Remove unnecessary columns from the table

• Split the table into multiple smaller tables

• Reduce the font size to fit the table on one page

• Use landscape orientation on the page with the wide table

What are the two options for the placement of tables in an APA Style paper?

• At the beginning or end of the paper

• Embedded in the text or on a separate page

• In the appendix or as footnotes

• In the introduction or conclusion