APA Style Referencing Flashcard

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What is an in-text citation?

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A reference to a source made within the body of a written work.

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What should be included in an in-text citation?

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Author's last name and page number

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What is the purpose of a reference list?

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To provide detailed information about the sources cited in a document or research paper.

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What is the correct way to cite a direct quote in APA style? Options: (Smith, 2020, p. 25), (Smith, 2020, para. 25), (Smith, 2020, pg. 25), (Smith, 2020)

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(Smith, 2020, p. 25)

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What is the purpose of quoting and paraphrasing in APA style?

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To properly attribute and reference sources in academic writing.

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Which of the following is NOT a formatting rule in APA style? Single space after punctuation marks. Double space after punctuation marks. Italicize book titles in references. Use a hanging indent for references.

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Double space after punctuation marks.

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What is the correct way to format a long quotation in APA style?

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Format the long quotation as a block quotation.

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What is the purpose of APA formatting rules?

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To ensure consistency and clarity in academic writing.