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What does an in-text citation usually include in APA style?

Author's last name, year of publication, and page number (if needed).

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What is a Narrative Citation?

It's when the author’s name and the date of publication year is incorporated directly into the sentence.

100

What is a Parenthetical Citation?

A citation placed in parentheses at the end of a sentence.

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When do you use quotation marks in APA style?

When quoting word-for-word.

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What’s incorrect with this citation: (Santos and Cruz 2021)?

It should use an ampersand and a comma: (Santos & Cruz, 2021).

200

What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

To give credit, avoid plagiarism, and guide readers to the full reference.

200

Fix this: "According to Smith 2021, learning is social."

"According to Smith (2021), learning is social."

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Where is a parenthetical citation placed in a sentence?

Before the period

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What three elements must a direct quote include in APA?

Author, year, and page number.

200

What’s wrong with this: (2021, Santos)?

The order is incorrect, it should be (Santos, 2021).

300

What format does APA Style use for in-text citations?

Author–date format

300

Write a correct narrative citation for author Lopez, year 2022.

"Lopez (2022) stated that..."

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Write a correct parenthetical citation for Santos, year 2021.

(Santos, 2021)

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Where does the period go in a sentence with a quote and citation?

After the parenthesis

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Is it okay to place the citation after the period? And where should it be placed?

No, it should be before the period.

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Which disciplines often use APA style?

Education, Linguistics, and other social sciences.

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When is narrative citation preferred?

When emphasizing the author or their contribution.


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Cite two authors in a parenthetical citation: Cruz and Reyes, 2022.

(Cruz & Reyes, 2022)

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Paraphrase this: “Students benefit from collaboration” (Reyes, 2020).

Example: Collaboration helps students learn better (Reyes, 2020).

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Changing 1–2 words from a quote is enough to paraphrase.

No.

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How does in-text citation help support academic integrity?

By acknowledging sources and giving proper credit for others’ ideas.

500

Write a correct narrative citation with a direct quote and page number.

Lopez (2022) said, “Language matters” (p. 45).

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How do you cite an organization as an author in parentheses?

Example: (Department of Education, 2022)

500

Explain one rule for paraphrasing correctly.

Use your own words and structure, but retain the original meaning.

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Write the corrected form: “Learning is vital” (Lopez, 2022, p. 15.)”

“Learning is vital.” (Lopez, 2022, p. 15).