Citing Sources and APA Style

This video tutorial explains how to use in-text citations and quotations according to the 7th edition of APA style. It covers the importance of proper citation to avoid plagiarism, the creation of parenthetical and narrative citations, and special cases like citing organizations or multiple sources. The video also discusses paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the preference for paraphrasing to maintain originality. Additional resources for further learning are provided.

Why is it important to cite your sources properly?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make your paper longer

• To make your paper look more professional

• To confuse the reader

What does the APA author-date citation system primarily use?

• Author's last name and date

• Author's first name and date

• Author's credentials and date

• Title of the work and date

How do you format a parenthetical citation for a work with one author?

• (Author, Year)

• (Author's first name, Year)

• (Author, Title)

• (Author's last name, Title)

When should you use a narrative citation?

• When the author's name is unknown

• When the citation is at the end of a sentence

• When directly referring to a source within the sentence

• When citing multiple sources

What is the preferred method of citing other works?

• Copying the text exactly

• Using direct quotations

• Paraphrasing the information

• Ignoring the source

When is it appropriate to use direct quotations?

• When you want to avoid paraphrasing

• When you want to fill space

• When using a definition or responding to specific text

• When you don't understand the text

What should you do if two different works have the same authors and year?

• Add lowercase letters after the year

• Ignore one of the works

• Use only the first author's name

• Cite them as one work

What is a block quotation?

• A quote that is less than 40 words

• A quote that is italicized

• A quote that is more than 40 words and indented

• A quote that is highlighted

What resources are recommended for further learning on APA style?

• Wikipedia

• APA Style Blog and Purdue OWL

• Social media platforms

• Random online forums