In-text Citations
What goes inside an APA in-text citation for a paraphrase?
Author’s last name and year of publication
What font and size does APA 7th edition recommend?
Times New Roman, 12 pt
“Education is the passport to the future.” (Malcolm X, 1964).
What is wrong with this quote?
Missing page number. Correct: “Education is the passport to the future” (Malcolm X, 1964, p. 32)
What’s the first element of a reference list entry?
The author’s last name.
What is the "P" in the PEEL method?
Point/ Topic Sentence
What goes inside an in-text citation for a quote?
Author’s last name and year of publication (and page/para number if quoting)
Where do page numbers go in an APA paper?
In the top right corner of each page.
“The study revealed consistent results” Lopez, 2021, p. 14.
What is wrong with this citation?
Missing parentheses
correct: “The study revealed consistent results” (Lopez, 2021, p. 14).
What order should the Reference list be in?
Alphabetical
What should a topic sentence do?
State the main idea of the paragraph.
True or False: When citing two authors in parentheses, you use “and” instead of “&.”
False (use “&” in parentheses; use “and” in narrative).
What line spacing is required throughout an APA paper (including references)?
Double-spacing.
According to Chen (2020), “students who plan ahead are more successful” (Chen, 2020, p. 33).
What is wrong with the quote?
Redundant citation of Chen twice.
Corrected: According to Chen (2020), “students who plan ahead are more successful” (p. 33).
How do you format the title of a book in the reference list?
Italicize the title
What is the first "E" in the PEEL method?
Evidence
How do you cite a source with three or more authors in-text?
Use the first author’s last name followed by et al. and the year. Example: (Chen et al., 2021).
What is the order of sections in a typical APA student paper? i.e.What page comes first? what comes after the first page? What is the last page?
Title page, text, references,
According to research, “Students benefit most from peer collaboration” (Smith, J., 2018, pg. 24)
APA uses only last name (no initials) in citations and “p.” not “pg.”
Corrected:
According to research, “Students benefit most from peer collaboration” (Smith, 2018, p. 24).
Fix this reference: Brown, M. (2018). APA Style Made Easy. Pearson Publishing.
Brown, M. (2018). APA style made easy. Pearson.
About how many sentences is a FULLY developed paragraph?
6-8 sentences
If no author is listed, what do you use in the in-text citation?
Use the title (shortened if necessary) and the year. Example: (“APA Style Basics,” 2020).
True or False: The running head is required for student papers.
False (only required for professional papers).
Incorrect block quote (45 words):
“The participants responded positively to the intervention, showing measurable gains in confidence, self-expression, and collaboration. The findings suggest that even small group activities can have meaningful impacts on student outcomes” (Kim, 2020, p. 89).
Answer: Block quotes shouldn’t have quotation marks, and citation goes after the period.
Corrected:
The participants responded positively to the intervention, showing measurable gains in confidence, self-expression, and collaboration. The findings suggest that even small group activities can have meaningful impacts on student outcomes. (Kim, 2020, p. 89)
How do you cite a journal article with a DOI?
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
What is missing from this paragraph?
As the NextBillion article reports, “57 percent of the country … are struggling to make ends meet, pay their bills, save for emergencies and plan for the future” despite income sources. The same source profiles a family that, although homeowners with stable employment, has no cushion for unexpected repairs or medical bills and turns to borrowing. Meanwhile, a Forbes analysis argues that the financial demands of achieving the American Dream now exceed what most individuals will ever earn: “the financial requirements … cost over $1 million more than most Americans earn in a lifetime.” These pressures make it difficult for many to build wealth, afford housing, or feel secure in their future prospects.
Topic Sentence