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APA Referencing

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An in-text citation is a reference to give credit for paraphrased or quoted material.

a)

True

b)

False

2.
Where should the reference list be placed in an essay?
a)
At the beginning of an essay
b)
At the end of an essay, after the appendices
c)
At the end of an essay, before the appendices
3.
Can I include a book that I have read but not referenced with an in-text citation in my list of references?
a)
Yes. In your reference list you should include sources that you have read, along with sources that you have cited in-text.
b)
No. You should only include sources that you have referenced (with an in-text citation) in your assignment in your list of references.
4.
Which in-text citation is correct in APA?
a)
He writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (Tutu, 2014, p. 16).
b)
He writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (Tutu 16).
c)
Tutu writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (16).
d)
The author writes (2014), "We forgive for ourselves" (p. 16).
5.

1. According to APA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called:

a)

Bibliography

b)

Work Cited

c)

References

d)

List of references

6.

What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?

a)

Brill, J. B. (2011)

b)

Brill, JB (2011)

c)

Brill, J.B. 2011

d)

John Brill, 2011

7.

When citing a journal article, what is the format for the volume, issue, and pages number?

a)

Volume No. (Issue No.) Pages No.

b)

Volume No., Issue No., Pages No.

c)

(Volume No.) Issue No., Pages No.

d)

Volume No., Issue No. (Pages No.)

8.
Where should the reference list be placed in an essay?
a)
At the beginning of an essay
b)
At the end of an essay, after the appendices
c)
At the end of an essay, before the appendices
9.
Which font size should you normally use in your essay according to APA?
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
14
10.
Do I need to reference a quotation if I put it in my own words?
a)
No, this is a paraphrase and it doesn't need a citation.
b)
Yes, but you should only include an in-text citation. Paraphrases do not need to be referenced fully, so there is no need to include the source in the reference list.
c)
Yes. If you put a quotation in your own words you must acknowledge the original source. As a paraphrase, you must insert an in-text citation and include the full reference in your reference list to avoid accusations of plagiarism.
11.
Can I include a book that I have read but not referenced with an in-text citation in my list of references?
a)
Yes. In your reference list you should include sources that you have read, along with sources that you have cited in-text.
b)
No. You should only include sources that you have referenced (with an in-text citation) in your assignment in your list of references.
12.
Which in-text citation is correct in APA?
a)
He writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (Tutu, 2014, p. 16).
b)
He writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (Tutu 16).
c)
Tutu writes, "We forgive for ourselves" (16).
d)
The author writes (2014), "We forgive for ourselves" (p. 16).
13.
How do you organise the references according to APA style?
a)
By Chronology (Year)
b)
By Alphabetical ordering of Authors
c)
By Titles
d)
By Publisher's Name
14.

The references at the end of your paper should appear

a)

in alphabetical order by authors’ surname or by title (if there is no author), regardless of type of reference (book, film journal article, website, etc.).

b)

under separate subheadings according to type of source.

c)

first under those with authors, then those without.

d)

numbered in the order in which they appear.

15.

An in-text citation is a reference to give credit for paraphrased or quoted material.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

There are more than three authors of an article. What is the rule for writing more than three authors?

a)

lead author's name, comma, etc.

b)

lead author's name, comma, n.d.

c)

lead author's name, comma, ed.

d)

lead author's name, comma, et al.

17.

What is the correct format for citing a webpage or website?

a)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Website's title. Retrieved from URL

b)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Website's title. Retrieved from URL

c)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Website's title. Retrieved from URL

d)

None of the above

18.

What is the correct format for citing a journal article?

a)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Journal's title, Vol (Issue) Pages. URL/DOI

b)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Journal's title, Vol (Issue) Pages. URL/DOI

c)

Author. (Date). Article's title. Journal's title, Vol, Issue, Pages. URL/DOI

d)

None of the above

19.

What is the correct format for citing a chapter in a book?

a)

Book's title. Author. Chapter title. (Date). Source

b)

Chapter title. In Book's title. (Date). Author. Source

c)

Author. (Date). Chapter title. In Book's title. Source

d)

None of the above

20.

Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced ?

Tiziani, A. (2013). Harvard's nursing guide to drugs (9th ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

a)

web page

b)

book chapter

c)

book

d)

journal article

21.

Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced?

Tan, A.C.W., Emmerton, L.M. & Hattingh, H.L. (2012). Issues with medication supply and management in a rural community in Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 20(3), 138-143. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1584.2012.01269.x

a)

web page

b)

book

c)

book chapter

d)

journal article

22.

Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced?

Better Health Channel. (2012). Body image and diets. Retrieved from HTTP://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_image_and_diets?open

a)

web page

b)

book chapter

c)

journal article

d)

book

23.

For a journal article reference what should be italicised?

a)

the author's name

b)

the title of the article

c)

the page numbers

d)

journal name and volume

e)

the journal name

24.

Look at this reference. Is this a complete book reference? True or False?

Daly, J., Speedy, S & Jackson, D Contexts of nursing: An Introduction, (4th ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

This is an incomplete reference. What is missing?


Whelan, S., & Wright, D.J. (2013). Health services use and lifestyle choices of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Social science & Medicine, 1-12.

a)

journal name

b)

page numbers

c)

volume, issue number, and DOI

d)

Volume and issue number

26.

Which is the correct order in which you reference a book?

a)

Author, Title, Year, Publisher and Place of Publication.

b)

Year, Author, Title, Edition, Place of Publication and Publisher.

c)

Author, Year, Title, Edition, Place of Publication and Publisher.

d)

Year, Title, Author, Edition, Publisher and Place of Publication.

27.

What is plagiarism?

a)

The act of claiming someone else's work as your own.

b)

A form of referencing.

c)

A fun game to play at college.

d)

A way of testing your teacher's patience.

28.

What could happen if you plagiarise?

a)

You will be given extra time to complete your work.

b)

Nothing.

c)

You could be given a disciplinary.

d)

You will be given a gift certificate.

29.

Why must you include a reference in an essay when you use someone else's work?

a)

It allows the reader to find the original sources used in the essay.

b)

It shows that you have researched the subject you have written about.

c)

It stops you from committing plagiarism.

d)

All of the above.

30.

________________. (1997). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Bloomsbury

a)

J.K. Rowling

b)

Rowling, J.K.

c)

Both are correct

d)

None of the above

31.

Riordan, R. (2011). _________________. Disney Hyperion

a)

The Son of Neptune

b)

The son of Neptune

c)

Both are correct

d)

None of the above

32.

Hiranandani, V. (2018). The night diary. _______________

a)

Penguin Random House

b)

New York City

c)

New York City, Penguin Random House

d)

New York City: Penguin Random House

33.

De La Salle university. (1992). Fiction. In _________________. De La Salle University Press

a)

Introduction to Philippine Literature

b)

Introduction to Philippine Literature

c)

Introduction to philippine literature

d)

Introduction to philippine literature

34.

There are more than three authors of an article. What is the rule for writing more than three authors?

a)

lead author's name, comma, etc.

b)

lead author's name, comma, n.d.

c)

lead author's name, comma, ed.

d)

lead author's name, comma, et al.

35.

What is the correct format for citing a YouTube video?

a)

Uploader's name. (Date). Title of the video. YouTube. URL

b)

Uploader's name. Date. Title of the video. URL

c)

Uploader's name. (Date). Title of the video [Video]. YouTube. URL

d)

Uploader's name. (Date). Title of the video. URL

36.

The reference list must be in alphabetical order

a)

True

b)

False

37.

______________ is an alphabetical list of all the references cited in the body of the assignment.

a)

In-text citation

b)

End-text/reference list

38.
Illegal use of someone’s work without proper citations. 
a)
Plagiarizing
b)
Cheating
c)
Citing
d)
Referencing
39.
How is the Reference page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
40.
APA Style stands for
a)
American Publicizing Association (APA) Style
b)
American Psychological Association (APA) Style
c)
American Publishing Association (APA) Style
d)
American Periodical Association (APA) Style
41.

"Works Cited" refers to a list of references that you...

a)

used as a guide while writing your paper

b)

were given as resources by your teacher

c)

you referenced while writing

d)

you cited in your paper

42.

which of the following IS NOT plagiarism

a)

not citing a quote from an author

b)

quoting someone's work in your essay and providing both the in-text citation and "Works Cited' citation

c)

paraphrasing an author's work and not citing the reference in your paper

d)

paraphrasing the author's work, citing then in the paper, but not listing them on your "Works Cited"

43.

What must you include in an Intext citation? Tick all that apply.

a)

The page number(s).

b)

The publisher.

c)

The year of publication.

d)

The author(s) surname(s).

e)

The editor (if there is one).

44.

What is an editor's job?

a)

To organise who writes which section of a book that is a collaborative effort.

b)

To edit out any mistakes and shorten chapters.

c)

To write a book, it's just another name for the author.

d)

To ensure that a book gets published correctly.

45.

Which is the correct order in which you reference a book?

a)

Author, Title, Year, Publisher and Place of Publication.

b)

Year, Author, Title, Edition, Place of Publication and Publisher.

c)

Author, Year, Title, Edition, Place of Publication and Publisher.

d)

Year, Title, Author, Edition, Publisher and Place of Publication.

46.

1. APA referencing consists of how many components?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

47.

3. What do we do if we have to cite more than 3 authors?

4 lines
48.

7. What's the similarities between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarising?

a)

All requires long sentences

b)

All requires citation of author and year

c)

All requires quotation marks

d)

All requires using of own words

49.

Tick (/) on the APA in-text citation that is handled correctly.

a)

As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries experience flu outbreaks cyclically (p. 286).

b)

As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries experience flu outbreaks cyclically (286).

50.

We do not need to reference words from our lecturers.

a)

True

b)

False