UNV104 APA Practice Flashcard

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What is the purpose of using 'et al.' in APA citations?

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To cite a source with three or more authors.

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How should a quote be cited correctly in APA format?

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Stein (2005) said, "Humor helps in difficult times" (p. 21).

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What should be included in an in-text citation when citing a secondary source in APA format?

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Both the author of the original source and the secondary source.

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How do you cite an article with no author in APA format?

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Use a shortened version of the resource's title in quotation marks, e.g., ("Using RUA," 2016).

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What is the correct way to cite a direct quote in APA format?

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(Smith, 2017, p. 199).

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What is the correct format for citing a source with three authors in APA?

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List all authors the first time, then use 'et al.' for subsequent citations.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources.

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When should page numbers be included in APA citations?

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When citing direct quotes or specific information from a source.

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What is the correct format for a reference list in APA style?

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Entries should be in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author.

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How do you format a book title in an APA reference?

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Italicize the book title and capitalize only the first word and proper nouns.