Intro To Formatting Quiz (Basic Concepts)
This quiz is designed to help you assess your understanding of formatting guidelines for the final research project. You may take this quiz as many times as you would like to help you sharpen your understanding of expectations.
- 1.
According to the Axia College of University of Phoenix Writing Style Handbook (May 2007), which of the following information MUST be included on your title page?
- A.
(1) paper title, (2) student name, (3) professor name, (4) name of college
- B.
(1) paper title, (2) student name, (3) professor name, (4) name of course
- C.
(1) page header, (2) paper title, (3) student name (4) name of college
- D.
(1) page header, (2) paper title, (3) student name, (4) professor name
- E.
(1) page header, (2) paper title, (3) student name, (4) name of course
Correct Answer
C. (1) page header, (2) paper title, (3) student name (4) name of collegeExplanation
See Axia/UoP Writing Style Handbook, page 8.Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to the Axia College of University of Phoenix Writing Style Handbook (May 2007), which of the following fonts is the only acceptable font for APA formatted elements of your research paper?
- A.
Arial, 12 point
- B.
Courier, 12 point
- C.
Tahoma, 10 point
- D.
Times New Roman, 12 point
- E.
Verdana, 12 point
Correct Answer
D. Times New Roman, 12 pointExplanation
See Axia/UoP Writing Style Handbook, page 6 ("Font Styles").Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to the Axia College of University of Phoenix Writing Style Handbook (May 2007), which of the following choices is the only acceptable margin setting for APA formatted elements of your research paper?
- A.
Normal, 1 inch margin all around
- B.
Narrow, .5 inch margin all around
- C.
Moderate, 1 inch margin on top and bottom with .75 margin on right and left sides
- D.
Special, 1 inch margin on the top, bottom and right with 1.25 on the left side.
Correct Answer
A. Normal, 1 inch margin all aroundExplanation
See Axia/UoP Writing Style Handbook, page 6 ("Margins").Rate this question:
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- 4.
According to the Axia College of University of Phoenix Writing Style Handbook (May 2007), which of the following requirements apply to line spacing for APA formatted elements of your research paper?
- A.
Double space througout
- B.
Single space throughout
- C.
Double space paragraphs, multiple spaces between paragraphs
- D.
Double space the body of the paper, single space the title and reference pages
Correct Answer
A. Double space througoutExplanation
See Axia/UoP Writing Style Handbook, page 6 ("Spacing", point 2).Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to the Axia College of University of Phoenix Writing Style Handbook (May 2007), which of the following apply to page headers for APA formatted elements of your research paper? There are TWO correct answers for this question.
- A.
Page headers should include: two to three words of the title and the page number.
- B.
Page numbers should count in sequence beginning with the title page as page 1.
- C.
Page headers should include only the page number beginning with the first page of the paper.
- D.
Page headers should not be on either the title page or the reference page.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Page headers should include: two to three words of the title and the page number.
B. Page numbers should count in sequence beginning with the title page as page 1.Explanation
See Axia/UoP Writing Style Handbook, page 6-7 ("Page Numbers and Headers").Rate this question:
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