UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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What should be included in the in-text citation when citing a secondary source in APA format?

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Both the author of the original source and the secondary source.

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When should a DOI number be used in the reference on the reference page?

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When referencing a source found in electronic databases.

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Why are citations needed in academic essays?

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Citations give the essay scholarly credibility, provide credit to the source to avoid plagiarism, and allow the reader to locate the original source.

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What is the correct format for citing a Direct Quote in APA?

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(Smith, 2017, p. 199).

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What is the correct format for citing a paraphrase in APA?

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(Smith, 2017).

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What does APA stand for?

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American Psychological Association.

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What is the purpose of an abstract in an APA paper?

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To provide a brief summary of the research and findings.

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What is the correct order of references in an APA reference list?

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Alphabetical order by the last name of the first author.

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What is a hanging indent in APA formatting?

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A formatting style where the first line of a reference is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.