APA Formatting- Final Q's

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What is APA formatting?

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APA formatting is a style guide used for writing and citing sources in academic papers, established by the American Psychological Association.

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What information is required on the title page in APA format?

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The title page must include the title of the paper, the author's name, the class, the period, and the due date.

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How do you format an in-text citation in APA when there is an author?

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The format is: "insert quote" (Author last name, year published, para. #).

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What is the correct way to cite a source with multiple authors in APA format?

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For two authors, use both last names separated by an ampersand (&). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

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What is the purpose of a reference page in APA format?

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The reference page lists all the sources cited in the paper, providing full details for readers to locate the original works.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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How do you format a reference for a book in APA style?

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Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of the book. Publisher.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is a DOI in APA citations?

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A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a unique alphanumeric string assigned to a digital document, providing a permanent link to its location on the internet.

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How do you cite a website in APA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Date). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL.