APA General
What does APA stand for?
American Psychological Association
Where does the reference section go? How are the references ordered?
At the end of the paper, references are in alphabetical order by first author's surname (last name).
What is Paraphrasing?
A. Re-writing the same phrase from another source into your own essay.
B. Giving the meaning of an idea or information in another form than was originally stated; a re-statement using one’s own words
C. The explanatory sentences that follow a paragraph directly copied from one source to another.
D. Changing the original author’s underlying message/meaning of their statement into your own ideas within an essay.
B. Giving the meaning of an idea or information in another form than was originally stated; a re-statement using one’s own words.
Where does page numbering start, and where are page numbers located on the page?
On page 1 (title page); top flush right
You are referencing a website, which part of the reference goes first?
A) author/sponsor/organisation
B) website address
C) title of website
D) year
A) author/sponsor/organisation
When citing a work by 3 or more authors, list only the first author’s name followed by _____
“et al.”
What are the margins set for all APA Style7 papers?
1 inch on all sides
When you use a journal article in your reference list, what should be italicized in the reference?
Journal title + Volume number
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 and et al., 2011, p.101).
C. “It is commonly accepted that Technology can be an invaluable support for the inclusion of people with activity limitations” (Buhler, Engelen, Emilanti, 2011, p. 101).
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).
What is the correct line spacing?
double-spaced
What is the name of the indentation used for APA style reference lists?
Hanging indentation
Long quotations, longer than ____ words should be indented 1/2 inch from the left margin
40
What is a running head?
The header at the top of the page with the paper title (in capital letters) and the page number (If the title is lengthy, you may use a shortened form of it in the header)
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. DOI
C. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(issue number), page start –page end.DOI
D. Title of article. Title of Journal. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Volume(issue number), page start –page end.
Answer: B.
B. Author’s last name, Initials. (Publication year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(issue number), page start –page end. DOI
The following quote is from the reference listed below: “The exposures that influence children’s health begin before conception—reflecting parents’ diets and other environmental exposures— and continue through pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.” Which of the following examples demonstrates correct in-text citation of the direct quote?
Reference:
Sheffield, P. E., & Landrigan, P. J. (2011). Global climate change and children's health: threats and strategies for prevention. Environmental Health Perspectives, 119(3), 291-298. doi:10.1289/ehp.1002233
A. Sheffield P. E. and Landrigan P. J. (2011) state “The exposures that influence children’s health begin before conception—reflecting parents’ diets and other environmental exposures— and continue through pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence” (p. 291).
B. Sheffield and Landrigan (2011) state “The exposures that influence children’s health begin before conception—reflecting parents’ diets and other environmental exposures— and continue through pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence” (p.291).
C. Sheffield & Landrigan (2011) state “The exposures that influence children’s health begin before conception—reflecting parents’ diets and other environmental exposures— and continue through pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence” (p. 291).
C.
Sheffield and Landrigan (2011) state “The exposures that influence children’s health begin before conception—reflecting parents’ diets and other environmental exposures— and continue through pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence” (p. 291).