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1. APA format requires a title page.

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False

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23, 41)

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UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23, 41)

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This APA Manuscript Quiz assesses knowledge on APA formatting for academic papers. It covers essential elements such as headers, title pages, abstracts, and heading formatting. Ideal for students... see moreand researchers needing to master APA style guidelines. see less

2. There is a strict system for formatting headings and subheadings that I must adhere to in my paper.

True

False

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 62-63)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 62-63)

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3. According to APA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called

Bibliography

Works Cited

References

Sources used

List of references

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 37, 49, 59)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 37, 49, 59)

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4. The correct font specifications for an APA Style paper are

Arial or Courier, 12 point

Arial, 12 point

Times New Roman, 12 point

Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point

The preferred typeface for APA publications is Times New Roman with 12-point font size. APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 228-231)

Explanation

The preferred typeface for APA publications is Times New Roman with 12-point font size. APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 228-231)

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5. What information goes in the header along with the page number?

My last name

Two or three words from my title

The date

The name of the class

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines)

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6. APA now requires the following margins for all papers

Uniform margins of at least 1 inch on all sides of every page.

A larger margin of 1.5 inches on the top but 1 inch on sides and bottom of every page.

Margins are adjusted as necessary to keep related text on one page.

One inch at the top and 1/2 inch on the sides and bottome of each page.

The correct answer is "Uniform margins of at least 1 inch on all sides of every page" because according to APA guidelines, all papers should have consistent margins of at least 1 inch on all sides. This ensures that the text is evenly spaced and allows for proper readability and formatting. The other options mentioned, such as a larger margin on the top or adjusting margins as necessary, are not specified in the APA guidelines.

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7. For more in-depth information on writing in the APA style, I shoud refer to:

My professor

A writing tutor

The APA manual

All the choices are correct

All questions ahould be addressed by specific content in the APA Publication Manual (6th ed., 2nd printing or higher)

Explanation

All questions ahould be addressed by specific content in the APA Publication Manual (6th ed., 2nd printing or higher)

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8. How do I format the reference page?

The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line (if any) should... The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line (if any) should be indented one-half inch. The entire page should be double spaced.

All lines of each source should be flush against the left side. The entire page should be double spaced.

All lines of each source should be centered and single spaced.

The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented... The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented one-half inch. There should be two spaces between each entry, but the entries themselves should be single spaced.

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines), APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 49-51, 59, 174, 180-192)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines), APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 49-51, 59, 174, 180-192)

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9. APA requires your paper to have

A title page containing a title and an abstract

A title page with an abstract on page two

No title page - your title appears on the first page

A title page with the title centered and single-spaced below your heading

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23-27)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines). APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23-27)

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10. The first paragraph of an author note includes

Authors' names only.

Authors' names and department affiliations.

Authors' names, department affiliations, and institution names.

Lead author's name, department affiliation, and institution name.

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 24-26)

Explanation

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 24-26)

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11. A level two APA heading

Is centered on the page, in bold face, with key words capitalized.

Is centered on the page, in plain text, with key words capitalized.

Is flush left, in bold face, in all capital letters.

Is flush left, in bold face, with key words capitalized, and all others in small letters.

The correct answer is "is flush left, in bold face, with key words capitalized, and all others in small letters." This is because level two APA headings are formatted in a specific way. They should be flush left, meaning aligned with the left margin of the page. They should also be in bold face, which means they should be in a bold font. Additionally, key words in the heading should be capitalized, while all other words should be in small letters.

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12. An author note is now required for all APA papers

True

False

An author note appears with each printed article to identify each author's departmental affiliation, provide acknowledgements, state any disclaimers or perceived conflict of interest, and provide a point of contact for the interested reader. (Students should note that an author note is usually not a requirement for class papers, theses, and dissertations. APA Publication Manual (2010, p. 24)

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13. What should I include in the running head?

The title

The author's last name, followed by the name of the assignment

An abbreviated form of the title

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23, 229, 230)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 23, 229, 230)

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14. Single spacing should be used for block quotations.

True

False

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 92; 170-171)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 92; 170-171)

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15. The format entries on the References page is

Flush left, double spaced throughout.

Flush left, single spaced within references but double spaced between references.

First line is flush left, following lines are indented 5 spaces, with single spacing of individual references and double spacing... First line is flush left, following lines are indented 5 spaces, with single spacing of individual references and double spacing between references.

First line is flush left, following lines are indented 5 spaces, with double spacing within and between references.

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 37,49-51; 59)

Explanation

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 37,49-51; 59)

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16. What is the abstract?

The abstract is a 120-word summary of your paper, including your thesis and main points. It should be as brief... The abstract is a 120-word summary of your paper, including your thesis and main points. It should be as brief as possible.

The abstract is a biographical piece that describes the author. It should be no longer than 250 words

The abstract explains why you wrote the paper and the process you went through during research and composition

The abstract can be as long as you need to describe the main points of your paper and the thesis

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 25-27)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 25-27)

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17. APA style requires two spaces between sentences.

Always true

True for body text but use a single space in block quotes

True for body text but use a single space in references

False - APA uses single spacing between sentences

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 87-88, 115, 118-123)

Explanation

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 87-88, 115, 118-123)

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18. How do I format the title page?

The title page should consist of the page number, title, author information, institution information, instructor's name and class name (in... The title page should consist of the page number, title, author information, institution information, instructor's name and class name (in that order).

The title page should consist of the page header, running head, title, author information, institution information,(in that order).

The title page should consist of the page header, running head, title, author information, institution information, instructor's name and class... The title page should consist of the page header, running head, title, author information, institution information, instructor's name and class name (in that order).

The title page should consist of the title, class name, page header, author information, institution information, running head, and instructor's... The title page should consist of the title, class name, page header, author information, institution information, running head, and instructor's name (in any order).

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, p. 41)

Explanation

UOPX CWE Tutorials & Guides: Samples: Sample Paper (APA and Writing Style Guidelines); APA Publication Manual (2010, p. 41)

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19. The first page of text in an APA style paper

Has the paper title in bold, centered at the top of the page.

Has the paper title in plain text, centered at the top of the page.

Has the paper title in bold, centered at the top of the page one blank line below the page header.

Has the paper title in plain text, centered at the top of the page one blank line below the page... Has the paper title in plain text, centered at the top of the page one blank line below the page header.

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 27=28)

Explanation

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 27=28)

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20. A level four APA heading

Is indented, in boldface, italicized, has all key words capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same line... Is indented, in boldface, italicized, has all key words capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same line as the one where the paragraph begins.

Is indented, in boldface, italicized, ends with a period, and appears a line before the one where the paragraph begins.

Is indented, in boldface, has only first word capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same line as... Is indented, in boldface, has only first word capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same line as the one where the paragraph begins.

Is flush left in boldface, has only first word capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same... Is flush left in boldface, has only first word capitalized, ends with a period, and appears on the same line as the one where the paragraph begins.

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 62-63)

Explanation

APA Publication Manual (2010, pp. 62-63)

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