APA Citation Practice Quiz

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    Which of the following statements would need to be referenced?

    • Internet Explorer is a lot of fun because you can find interesting information.
    • Internet Explorer has a 96% browser market share as of June 2000.
    • Internet Explorer is created by Microsoft
    • Bill Gates is the man who founded the company that creates Internet Explorer.
    • None of the above.
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APA style is used by writers to write concise, effective, and scholarly articles. In this APA citation practice quiz, we’ll be taking a look at your knowledge of the style and guidelines. This quiz contains various types of questions ranging from easy, medium, to complex. It will also provide you with valuable explanations for each answer, so you can hopefully learn something on top of testing your prior knowledge! If you like the quiz, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    A new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that nearly half (48%) of all uninsured children have not had a well-child visit in the past year.

    • Need to reference

    • No need to reference

    Correct Answer
    A. Need to reference
    Explanation
    This contains information which is too specific to be considered common knowledge--if you've included it, you must have retrieved it from an outside source. You must attribute the source from which the information came.

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  • 3. 

    How do you quote correctly?

    • Give the source. As long as I do that, I don't need to do anything else

    • Introduce the quotation, format it correctly, use quotation marks, and cite correctly. Thoughtfully integrate the quotation into your writing

    • Mention the author of the quote and use quotation marks

    • Mention the author of the quote and no need to add quotation marks

    Correct Answer
    A. Introduce the quotation, format it correctly, use quotation marks, and cite correctly. Thoughtfully integrate the quotation into your writing
    Explanation
     B lists all of the necessary components to quoting successfully. Options A, B, and C only mention one necessary aspect or none.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is the correct way to cite a book in APA 7th edition format?

    • Smith, J. (2020). Title of the book. Publisher.

    • Smith, J., (2020). Publisher. Title of the book.

    • Smith, J. Title of the Book. Publisher. (2020)

    • Smith, J., Publisher.(2020). Title of the Book.

    Correct Answer
    A. Smith, J. (2020). Title of the book. Publisher.
    Explanation
    In APA 7th edition format, a book citation includes the author's last name, initial(s), publication year, italicized book title in sentence case (only the first word and proper nouns capitalized), and the publisher. For example: Smith, J. (2020). Title of the book. Publisher. This format ensures consistency and helps readers locate the source efficiently. Proper punctuation and capitalization are crucial for accuracy and adherence to APA guidelines.

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    Read the new passage and compare it to the original. Is this an example of appropriate or inappropriate paraphrasing? The original passage: Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. The new passage: Students often use too many direct quotations when they take notes, resulting in too many of them in the final research paper. In fact, probably only about 10% of the final copy should consist of directly quoted material. So it is important to limit the amount of source material copied while taking notes. Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_paraphr.html

    • This is appropriate paraphrasing

    • This is inappropriate paraphrasing

    Correct Answer
    A. This is inappropriate paraphrasing
    Explanation
    The new passage is too similar to the original in terms of its word choice and phrasing. Also, the new passage doesn't credit the original at all. Even when paraphrasing and summarizing, you must always cite the original source.

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  • 6. 

    To avoid plagiarizing, you should:

    • Give proper attribution to all sources, and know how to quote correctly

    • When paraphrasing, rewrite statements completely in your own words

    • Proofread carefully

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    All of these tasks are crucial to avoiding plagiarism.

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  • 7. 

    The United States of America became a country in 1776.

    • Need to reference

    • No need to reference

    Correct Answer
    A. No need to reference
    Explanation
    This is common knowledge--you could find this information anywhere, or likely you already know it. You do not need to cite this type of information.

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    Read the new passage and compare it to the original.  Is this appropriate or inappropriate paraphrasing? The original passage: Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. The new passage: In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (Lester 46-47). Source: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_paraphr.html

    • This is an appropriate paraphrase.

    • This is an inappropriate paraphrase

    Correct Answer
    A. This is an appropriate paraphrase.
    Explanation
    This is a great paraphrase. The author puts the information from the original into his/her own words, and credits the original source.

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  • 9. 

    When citing a direct quotation from a source, be sure to give:

    • The authors' names

    • The year of publication

    • The page number

    • A & B

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    When you include a direct quotation, you must give not only the authors' names and the year of publication, but also the page number on which that quotation can be found.

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  • 10. 

    When citing a book in APA format, which of the following elements should be italicized?

    • The title of the book 

    • The name of the author 

    • The year of publication 

    • The location of the publisher

    Correct Answer
    A. The title of the book 
    Explanation
    In APA format, when citing a book, the title of the book is italicized to differentiate it from other text elements in the citation. This helps to clearly identify the source being referenced and provides a consistent format for scholarly writing. The author's name, year of publication, and publisher's location are not italicized but are included in the citation in standard text format.

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  • 11. 

    When quoting long sections of material (e.g., of more than 40 words):

    • Set the quote off with double quotation marks

    • Indent and use a block format without any quotation marks

    • Use a single quotation at the beginning and end of the quotation

    • Use double quotation marks and single spacing

    Correct Answer
    A. Indent and use a block format without any quotation marks
    Explanation
    B explains the proper way to format longer quotations using a block quote format.

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  • 12. 

    When summarizing or paraphrasing a source, be sure to give:

    • The authors' names

    • The year of publication

    • The page number

    • A & B

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A & B
    Explanation
    When summarizing or paraphrasing a source in APA format, you should include the authors' names and the year of publication. The page number is not required for summaries or paraphrases, but it is required for direct quotes. Including the authors' names and the year helps the reader identify the source of the information and ensures proper attribution.

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