APA Research

1. Which of the following is optional in most student APA research papers?

• Abstract
• Introduction
• References
• Methodology

2. What is the correct font and size for an APA-style paper?

• Times New Roman, 12-point size (or Arial, 11-point; Calibri, 11-point; Georgia, 11-point)
• Arial, 12-point
• Helvetica, 10-point
• Times New Roman, 14-point

3. Where does the reference list appear in an APA paper?

• On the same page as the introduction section.
• In the appendix section of the paper.
• At the end of the paper on a new page.
• At the beginning of the paper on the title page.

4. How should the title page be spaced in APA format?

• The title page should be double-spaced with centered text.
• The title page should have no spacing with justified text.
• The title page should be triple-spaced with right-aligned text.
• The title page should be single-spaced with left-aligned text.

5. What is the purpose of in-text citations in APA style?

• To enhance the visual appeal of the text.
• To provide a list of references at the end.
• To give credit to sources and avoid plagiarism.
• To summarize the main points of a paper.

6. Which of the following is a correct APA in-text citation for a book by John Smith published in 2022?

• (Smith 2022)
• (2022, Smith)
• Smith 2022
• (Smith, 2022)

7. What goes in the header of an APA paper (student version)?

• Author's name and date
• Abstract and keywords
• Course name and instructor's name
• Page number and title of the paper in the header.

8. How should the reference list be arranged?

• By the publication date of the source.
• Randomly without any specific order.
• Alphabetically by the last name of the first author.
• By the title of the work.

9. What is the correct margin size for APA format?

• 1.5 inches on the top and bottom
• 0.5 inch on all sides
• 2 inches on all sides
• 1 inch on all sides

10. What should the first line of every new paragraph do in APA format?

• Add a double space before the first line.
• Indent the first line by 0.5 inches.
• Align the first line to the left margin.
• Use a font size of 14 points for the first line.