APA 7 Referencing

True of False: An in-text citation is a brief acknowledgement you include in your writing whenever you use a quote or information from a source. It directs the reader to the original source for more details.

• True

• False

Select the correct APA 7 in-text citation

• (Porter, 2008)

• (Porter: 2008)

• (Porter, 2008, p. 2)

Answer explanation

If you are directly quoting word-for-word, you should include the page number at the end of the parenthetical citation. For example, (Porter, 2008, p. 2). If you are paraphrasing, page numbers are not required.

Match the correct and incorrect APA 7 in-text citations

• Incorrect APA 7 in-text citation

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• Correct APA 7 in-text citation

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• Correct APA 7 in-text citation

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Answer explanation

In APA style, you include in-text citations within your writing to briefly show where you got your information. These short citations guide the reader to find more details in the reference list at the paper's end.

Quoting involves using the exact words from your source. Always enclose these exact words in "quotation marks" and include an in-text citation with the page number if available

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Example of direct quote: It has been observed that "pink fairy armadillos seem to be extremely susceptible to stress" (Superina, 2011, p. 6). Otherwise, if paraphrasing, do not use page numbers.

Select the problem with this in-text citation - Some noted the dangers of fake news (Frogmouth: 2020).

• The parentheses should be at the start and finish of the sentence

• The use of parentheses

• It is the incorrect year

• The use of a colon

Why is it important to use APA 7 in-text references throughout an assignment?

• • To make your writing more creative and original.

• • To increase the length of your academic paper.

• • To give proper credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

• • To ensure your paper looks visually appealing.

Answer explanation

https://www.scribbr.com/category/plagiarism/

Some noted the dangers of fake news (Frogmouth​ (a)   ​ 2020).

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Put the symbols in correct place for this full end text reference - Australian Curriculum​ Assessment and Reporting Authority​ (a)   ​ (b)   n.d.​ (c)   . Australian curriculum. 
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

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When citing a source with three or more authors in-text, which format should you use?

• (Smith, Blane & Sampson, 2024)

• (Smith et al., 2024)

• (J Smith et al., 2024)

• (Smith & others, 2024)

True or False: The reference list is arranged in the order of resources cited in your assignment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Well done! Reference lists in APA 7 are arranged alphabetically by authors surname (or title if no author is given). In the case of two or more references with the same author surname, the references are arranged chronologically, from oldest to most recent.