APA In-Text Citation Quiz

What is the importance of including in-text citations in a research paper?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To give credit to the original authors

• To showcase your own ideas

• To make the paper longer

Which citation style is commonly used for research papers in the field of psychology?

• MLA

• Harvard

• Chicago Style

• APA

What information should be provided when citing a source in APA format?

• Author's first name and publication date

• Author's last name and year of publication

• Book title and page number

• Publisher and place of publication

When should you use information prominent/end phrases for in-text citations?

• When quoting directly

• When using a signal phrase

• When focusing on the information

• When focusing on the author

How should you cite a source with no stated author in APA format?

• Use the publication date

• Skip the citation

• Use the publisher's name

• Use the title of the article

What is the correct way to cite two different sources for one idea in APA format?

• List both sources separated by a semicolon

• Use the most recent source

• Combine the authors' names

• Use only the first source

How should you determine the last name of the author when citing sources?

• Use the middle name

• Be aware of spelling and punctuation

• Use the first name

• Use the father's name

Which signal verb is considered to be overused in in-text citations?

• Argues

• Emphasizes

• Says

• Concludes

Why is it important to provide citations in a research paper?

• To confuse readers

• To show off knowledge

• To make the text longer

• To maintain consistency and clarity

When should you include page numbers in an in-text citation in APA format?

• Always include page numbers

• Only when quoting directly

• Never include page numbers

• When paraphrasing