Mastering Citations and References

What is the correct format for an APA in-text citation for a book with one author?

• (Author, Year, p. Page Number)

• (Author, Year)

• (Author, Page Number)

• (Year, Author)

Which of the following is a correct APA citation for a book on the works cited page?

• Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.

• Author, A. A. Title of work. Publisher, Year.

• Title of work. Author, A. A. (Year). Publisher.

• Publisher. Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work.

When paraphrasing a source, which of the following is necessary?

• Use the exact words from the source.

• Change the words but keep the same sentence structure.

• Rewrite the idea in your own words and cite the source.

• Only mention the author's name.

Which of the following is a correct APA in-text citation for a direct quote?

• (Author, Year, p. Page Number)

• (Author, Year)

• (Author, Page Number)

• (Year, Author, p. Page Number)

How should multiple authors be cited in an APA in-text citation for the first time?

• (First Author et al., Year)

• (First Author & Second Author, Year)

• (First Author, Second Author, Year)

• (First Author, Year)

What is the purpose of a works cited page?

• To list all the books you have read.

• To provide a list of all sources referenced in your work.

• To summarize the main points of your paper.

• To include additional information not in the paper.

Which of the following is a strategic reason for using direct quotes in your writing?

• To fill up space in your paper.

• To provide evidence that supports your argument.

• To make your paper look more professional.

• To avoid paraphrasing.

Why is it important to use in-text citations when paraphrasing?

• To show that you have read the source.

• To give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism.

• To make your paper longer.

• To confuse the reader.

How can you ensure that your paraphrasing is not too similar to the original text?

• Use a thesaurus to change some words.

• Copy the sentence structure but change the words.

• Read the original text, then write it in your own words without looking.

• Add more words to the original text.

What is the main difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

• Quoting uses your own words, paraphrasing uses the author's words.

• Quoting uses the author's exact words, paraphrasing uses your own words.

• Quoting is longer than paraphrasing.

• Quoting does not require citation, paraphrasing does.