In-Text Citations Made Easy: APA 7th Edition Format

How should a source with an unknown author and a shortened title be cited parenthetically in APA style?

• (Shortened Title, Year)

• ("Shortened Title", Year)

• (Full Title, Year)

• ("Full Title", Year)

What abbreviation is used in an in-text citation when a source is missing a publication date?

• (no date)

• (n.d.)

• (date unknown)

• (N.D.)

How are multiple studies by different authors cited within a single parenthetical in-text citation in APA style?

• (Author1, Year; Author2, Year; Author3, Year)

• (Author1, Year, Author2, Year, Author3, Year)

• (Author1, Year and Author2, Year and Author3, Year)

• (Author1, Year; Author2, Year and Author3, Year)

What is the primary distinction between a direct quote and a block quote in APA style?

• Direct quotes are always italicized, while block quotes are not.

• Direct quotes are shorter than 40 words, while block quotes are 40 words or more.

• Direct quotes include the author's full name, while block quotes only use the last name.

• Direct quotes use single quotation marks, while block quotes use double quotation marks.

2. How should you format an in-text citation when the source has no identifiable author?

1. Explain the difference between parenthetical and narrative in-text citations.