Citations
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100

Direct quotes of _______ words or longer should be placed in block quote form within an essay and should be used sparingly.


A. 10 words
B. 100 words
C. 40 words
D. 400 words

Answer: C. 40 words

Direct quotes 40 words or longer should be placed in block quote form within an essay and should be used sparingly.



100

Which title on a paper's title page is formatted correctly?

A. Medical Marijuana: A weed for people in need

B. Medical marijuana: a weed for people in need

C. Medical Marijuana: A Weed For People In Need

D. Medical Marijuana: A Weed for People in Need

Answer: D 

Medical Marijuana: A Weed for People in Need

100

The reference page is organized by _____________.


A. Article title, alphabetically
B. Publication year, oldest to newest
C. Journal name, alphabetically
D. Author’s last name, alphabetically

Answer: D

Author’s last name, alphabetically

100

Repeating a point to make sure everyone understands is an example of what?


A. Low-context communication

B. Cultural intelligence (CQ)

C. High-context communication

D. Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Answer: A

Low-context cultures have a low level of shared, unspoken understanding, so low-context communication may use repetition to ensure everyone understands what is being said.  

200

Which of the following statements best describes what a direct quotation is?


A. A direct quote is a general replication of spoken or written ideas/information. These use quotations marks at the beginning and end of the quotation.

B. A direct quote is an exact word for word replication of spoken or written ideas/information. Direct quotations use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quotation.

C. A direct quote is the basic ideas of someone else’s spoken or written ideas into your own words.

D. A direct quote is a succinct summarization of a larger piece of text.

Answer: B. 

Used sparingly, a direct quote is an exact word for word replication of spoken or written ideas/information. Direct quotations use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quotation.

200

True or False:

 The reference page should not be double spaced.

Answer: False

200

Journal article references include……In this exact order…


A. (Publication year). Author’s last name, Initials. Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(issue number), page start –page end.

B. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(issue number), page start –page end.

C. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of article. Title of Journal.

D. Title of article. Title of Journal. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Volume(issue number), page start –page end.

Answer: B.


Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(issue number), page start –page end.



200

Who is likely to have a larger set of core values, and a smaller set of flex values?

A. a teenager

B. A grandparent

C. A salesman

D. An English professor

Answer: B. 

grandparent

As people age, they generally become more conservative and less willing to question their value system.

300

The following quote is from the reference listed below: “It is commonly accepted that technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations.” Which of the following examples demonstrates correct in-text citation of the direct quote?

Reference:

Buhler, C., Engelen, J., Emiliani, P., Stephanidis, C., & Vanderheiden, G. (2011). Technology and inclusion - past, present and foreseeable future. Technology & Disability, 23(3), 101-114.


A. “It is commonly accepted that Technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations” (Buhler et al., 2011, p. 101).

B. “It is commonly accepted that Technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations” (Buhler, 2011).

C. “It is commonly accepted that Technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations” (Buhler, Engelen, Emilanti, Stephanidis, & Vanderheiden, 2011, p. 101).

D. B and C

Answer: A 

“It is commonly accepted that Technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations” (Buhler et al., 2011, p. 101).




300

How do you format page numbers in APA?

A. Top right corner, every page except page 1

B. Bottom centered, every page except page 1

C. Top left corner, every page

D. Top right corner, every page

Answer: D.

Top right corner, every page

300

Book references include……In this exact order…


A. (Publication year). Author’s last name, Initials. Title of Book Location:Publisher

B. Title of Book. (Publication year). Author’s last name, Initials. Location: Publisher.

C. Author’s last name, Initials. Title of Book. (Publication year).

D. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of Book. Publisher.

Answer: D.


Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of Book. Publisher.


300

In the Fraud Triangle, what does the term Opportunity refer to?

A. The level of ease or difficulty for you to commit the crime?

B. Your chance to do the right thing and get ahead

C. The reason you give for your actions

D. Something to take advantage of so you can achieve a positive result

A. 

The level of ease or difficulty for you to commit the crime?

400

True or False:

The following paraphrased information was in-text cited correctly:

Individuals who are obese have added health risks when being medically treated such as additional anesthesia and positioning complications (Ward-Smith, 2010, p. 243).

 

Reference Used:

Ward-Smith, P. (2010). Obesity: America's health crisis. Urologic Nursing, 30(4), 242-245.

True

400

To correctly format APA references…..


A. Keep everything left aligned

B. Opposite of paragraph formatting; There is a hanging indent (first line is aligned left and second and subsequent lines are indented) by .5 inches

C. Use paragraph formatting and footnotes at the bottom of each page for your sources.

D. Everything is right justified

Answer: B.


Opposite of paragraph formatting; There is a hanging indent (first line is aligned left and second and subsequent lines are indented) by .5 inches

400

TRUE or FALSE

The reference page should be a separate page or pages at the end unless you have room to include it after the last paragraph of your paper. 

Answer: FALSE

The reference page is separated from your paper.

                              References

400

Guest speaker Dr. Kody Kuehnl's academic background is:

A. Computer Science

B. Sociology

C. English

D. Biological Science




Answer: D 

Biological Science

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