all quizzes for APA 7

Which is the correct way to craft a parenthetical citation at the end of a block quote? Last sentence of the block quote (Author, year, page). Last sentence of the block quote (Author, page). Last sentence of the block quote. (Author, year, page).

Last sentence of the block quote. (Author, year, page).

Which of the following reference elements would NOT be in italics? Journal name. Journal volume number. Book title. Magazine article title.

Magazine article title.

How should a student use Wikipedia for academic research? Wikipedia is a valid research source, as long as it is properly cited with the date the information was retrieved. Cite the Wikipedia source as long as its information is confirmed by other websites. Use Wikipedia for an initial overview, but confirm any statements with the original source and cite the original author. Never use Wikipedia; there is no accountability for the information provided.

Use Wikipedia for an initial overview, but confirm any statements with the original source and cite the original author.

When should the DOI be included in a reference? Only for scholarly journals. Only for books. Only for online sources. Whenever available.

Whenever available.

In order to establish the credibility of an online source, you should reference the article's title, its author, and ____________. any concurring articles you found from other sites its links to other sites any counterarguments you found on other sites the organization behind the website

the organization behind the website

Imagine you are writing a paper on the battle of Gettysburg. Which of the following is a secondary source of information? Diary entries from a witness to the battle. A comprehensive history of the battle written by a prominent Civil War scholar. Maps of the campaign from a museum's archives. A published account of the battle from a soldier on the field.

A comprehensive history of the battle written by a prominent Civil War scholar.

Feedback on an assignment can come from many sources. Which of the following would NOT be a good feedback source? An instructor or teaching assistant, to confirm understanding and provide guidance. A classmate, to make sure the key points match what was taught in class. A learning center tutor, for topic-level expertise. A friend who is not familiar with the subject, to point out areas that are illogical or need further development.

A learning center tutor, for topic-level expertise.

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of information? Original works of art. Archived correspondence. A news broadcast on election results. Recordings of a speech.

A news broadcast on election results.

Which of the following is APA correct in terms of punctuation of a series within a paragraph? A. Participants were provided four choices including (1) very frustrated, (2) frustrated, (3) slightly frustrated, and (4) not frustrated. B. Participants were provided four choices including (a) very frustrated, (b) frustrated, (c) slightly frustrated, and (d) not frustrated.

B. Participants were provided four choices including (a) very frustrated, (b) frustrated, (c) slightly frustrated, and (d) not frustrated.

Which of the following describes the correct format for an APA Style reference list? A separate page with References in bold, centered at the top. Entries alphabetized by author surname, with a hanging indent, single-spaced, and two lines between entries. A separate page with References in bold, centered at the top. Entries double-spaced and alphabetized by author surname, with a hanging indent for each entry. A separate page with References typed in plain text, entries alphabetized and indented. A separate page with References typed in bold, centered at the top. Double-spaced entries separated by hanging indents and alphabetized by title of work.

A separate page with References in bold, centered at the top. Entries double-spaced and alphabetized by author surname, with a hanging indent for each entry.

Graduate students face challenging academic writing requirements. Which of the following does NOT describe a thesis? A. A concise overview of current literature on a specific topic. B. A compilation of a student's research showing thorough knowledge of a field of study. C. A lengthy research document, generally ranging from 80 to 120 pages. D. A comprehensive paper required to graduate with a master's degree.

A. A concise overview of current literature on a specific topic.

For a quote at the end of a sentence: Close the quoted passage with quotation marks, cite the source in parentheses immediately after the quotation marks, and end with the period or other punctuation outside the final parentheses. Close the quoted passage with quotation marks, end with the period or other punctuation after the quotation mark, and cite the source in parentheses immediately after the sentence punctuation.

A. Close the quoted passage with quotation marks, cite the source in parentheses immediately after the quotation marks, and end with the period or other punctuation outside the final parentheses.

What type of writing style mistake can you find in the following sentence: "The two sisters were reunited after 18 years at a checkout counter." A. Faulty sentence structure. The idea could have multiple interpretations. B. Vague, imprecise language. C. Passive voice weakens the sentence's impact. D. No error. The sentence is clear and specific.

A. Faulty sentence structure. The idea could have multiple interpretations.

Where should the context be identified in an email? A. Subject header B. Closing C. Body D. Thesis statement

A. Subject header

Full bibliographic information for a source can be provided in any of the following, EXCEPT: A. The index. B. The works cited page. C. The references page. D. A footnote or endnote.

A. The index

In APA style, a separate title page is required for a research paper or an essay. A. True B. False

A. True

Abstracts, when used, should ______ A. be as brief as possible B. follow the Table of Contents C. add information discovered after the paper was written D. be single spaced rather than double spaced

A. be as brief as possible

Which is the correct way to organize an APA Style reference list? By order in which the work is found in the text. By year of publication, with the oldest work listed first. By year of publication, with the newest work listed first. Alphabetically by author's surname.

Alphabetically by author's surname.

Which of the following is NOT included in a parenthetical citation of a direct quotation? The author's surname. Any suffixes to the author's name. The year of publication. The page number.

Any suffixes to the author's name.

Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: Statements on current events were read by the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement were recorded. A. Lacks clarity. Using a pretentious tone confuses the audience; choose words that enlighten the reader. B. Passive voice use the active voice for direct, concise writing. C. Incorrect grammar or punctuation. All academic writing must adhere to rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. D. No error.

B. Passive voice use the active voice for direct, concise writing.

All of the following are appropriate uses of another author's paraphrased idea, EXCEPT: A. To support your argument, and to build upon what has already been written. B. To be able to use the idea as your own by changing the wording. C. To clarify the content in another's work by rewording the statement. D. To summarize what others have written about your subject and put your writing in context.

B. To be able to use the idea as your own by changing the wording.

Which of the following is not an example of a real-time or near-time collaborative tool? A. Wiki or GoToMeeting B. USPS or FedEx C. OneDrive or GoogleDrive D. Microsoft Teams or Slack

B. USPS or FedEx

Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: It is widely acknowledged that Britain's exit from the European Union will have a negative economic impact on citizens of the UK. A. Hedging. Qualifiers and imprecision to your writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meaning. B. Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each argument. C. Lacks clarity. Using a pretentious tone confuses the audience; choose words that enlighten the reader. D. No error.

B. Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each argument.

Which of the following is correct in terms of APA number style? A. r(24) = -0.67, p < 0.01 B. r(24) = -.67, p < .01

B. r(24) = -.67, p < .01

If a quote is equal to or longer than ____ words, a block format should be used. A. 20 25 40 15

C. 40

Assess this subject header: Good morning, professor! A. This header gives no useful information. B. This header looks like phishing, not real correspondence. C. Both A and B are true. D. No error.

C. Both A and B are true.

Identify the grammar error in the following sentence: "After reading the book the students divided into discussion groups." A. Faulty subject/verb agreement B. Inconsistency in verb tense. C. Introductory phrase lacks a comma. D. No error.

C. Introductory phrase lacks a comma.

Even words that are seen as synonyms have different nuances. Which of the following "synonyms" would more likely be used in a sympathetic context? A. Foreigner B. Alien C. Nonnative D. Outsider

C. Nonnative

Which of the following statements indicates the correct usage of a running head and header? A. The words "Running head" appear on every page, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of the title page only. B. The words "Running head" are not required, but the header and page number are listed in the left margin of every page. C. The label "Running head" is not required; only the abbreviated caption should be listed in the upper left, and the page number in the upper right margin. D. The words "Running head" appear on the title page only, with the header and page number being listed in the right margin of every page.

C. The label "Running head" is not required; only the abbreviated caption should be listed in the upper left, and the page number in the upper right margin.

When revising your first draft, which of the following changes would result in less effective writing? Combining several main ideas into one paragraph. Trimming excess words, and ending sentences with emphasis. Switching word order to change the tone of a sentence. Breaking up long sentences to create greater impact.

Combining several main ideas into one paragraph.

When revising a paper you have been working on extensively, which of the following is NOT an effective technique for gaining a fresh perspective? Print the paper out, and read it in a new setting. Take a break from the project and seek external feedback. Continue working at the paper until you have a perfect draft. Change the size, spacing, or font of the paper to fool your brain into seeing it anew.

Continue working at the paper until you have a perfect draft.

The body of a dissertation must include all of the following EXCEPT: A. A self-critique, showing possible holes in one's research. B. A review of existing literature. C. An introduction with a statement of the problem. D. A conclusion, with suggestions for further research.

D. A self-critique, showing possible holes in one's research.

How can you be sure a paper you wrote meets all the assignment guidelines? A. Read your paper to a friend to make sure it is logical and clear. B. Use your word processing program's style templates and word count C. functions to make sure you comply with formatting requirements. D. Highlight the main sentence in each paragraph and match it to a point in the rubric or assignment check sheet.

D. Highlight the main sentence in each paragraph and match it to a point in the rubric or assignment check sheet.

What is plagiarism? A. Using another's exact words to express an idea, even if the original source is credited. B. Paraphrasing another's ideas, even if you document the original source. C. Gathering information from a variety of sources and creating a new interpretation. D. Stealing another person's ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or subconsciously.

D. Stealing another person's ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or subconsciously.

Using the advice in the writing style section, choose the style mistake in the following sentence: "Mrs. Johnson expelled Lexi from the class because she was having a temper tantrum." A. Excessive wordiness. The writer should be more concise B. No error. The sentence is clear and specific. C. The use of passive voice makes the writing less forceful. D. The sentence structure is ambiguous; we do not know whether it was Mrs. Johnson or Lexi who had the temper tantrum.

D. The sentence structure is ambiguous; we do not know whether it was Mrs. Johnson or Lexi who had the temper tantrum.

Identify the error in the following sentence: The research, including dozens of interviews conducted over the past two years. Spelling error Subject/verb agreement Fragment/run-on No error

Fragment/run-on

You've finished revising, editing, and proofreading your paper. What is one last thing to check before turning it in for a grade. Nothing. You are good to go! Go into the library databases to check for one more source. Reread the conclusion and then the introduction to make sure that your thesis still aligns with and points toward the conclusion. If it does, you are good to go. Reread the conclusion and then the introduction to make sure that your thesis still aligns with and points toward the conclusion. If it does, rewrite the introduction so that the conclusion will be a surprise.

Reread the conclusion and then the introduction to make sure that your thesis still aligns with and points toward the conclusion. If it does, you are good to go.

Which of the following offers a correct narrative citation according to the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual for a work with two authors? Smith & Baker (2018) found that only 40% of eligible voters participate in midterm elections. Smith et al. (2018) found that only 40% of eligible voters participate in midterm elections. Smith and Baker (2018) found that only 40% of eligible voters participate in midterm elections. Smith and Baker (Smith & Baker, 2018) found that only 40% of eligible voters participate in midterm elections.

Smith and Baker (2018) found that only 40% of eligible voters participate in midterm elections.

What does it mean for an article to be peer-reviewed? The author worked in collaboration with peers while conducting the study. The study is published in a journal with a wide circulation. The study has passed review of experts in the field prior to publication. The study is presented on an online forum for comments and criticism by experts in the field.

The study has passed review of experts in the field prior to publication.

When the same author is referenced for two different works, one of which is co-authored by another person, which work is listed first? The work in which he is a single author is listed first. The work with the earliest publication date is listed first. The works are then alphabetized by title. The work with the most recent publication date is listed first.

The work in which he is a single author is listed first.