APA Citations Flashcard

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What is an in-text citation?

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A reference made within the body of a text to a source of information.

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When should you use an in-text citation?

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When you are directly quoting or paraphrasing someone else's work in your own writing.

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What information should be included in an in-text citation?

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Author's last name and page number

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How should you format an in-text citation for a direct quote?

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Author's last name, page number

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How should you format an in-text citation for a paraphrase?

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Author's last name, Year of publication

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What is the purpose of APA formatting?

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To ensure consistency and clarity in academic writing.

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What are the basic formatting guidelines for APA style?

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12-point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, 1-inch margins, running head and page numbers

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How should you format the title page in APA style?

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Include the title of the paper, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation.

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What is the correct way to format headings in APA style?

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The correct way to format headings in APA style is to use a hierarchical system with centered bold title case for the main heading and left-aligned bold sentence case for subheadings.

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What are the rules for citing sources with multiple authors in APA style?

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List all authors' names in the reference list and use 'et al.' for three or more authors in the in-text citation.