APA

Which of the following is the correct format for a parenthetical citation of a news article with no author according to the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual?

("Exploring Caving Accidents", 2012)

Imagine you are conducting research, and find only one relevant journal article. What is the simplest way to find additional resources for your topic?

Check the bibliography, and use that list of references

Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters, and publishers?

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

In which part of a case study will you describe your findings in relation to other studies in the field, and include your study's limitations?

Discussion

What type of writing style mistake is exemplified in the following sentence: "The fact that he had chosen a somewhat obscure field to pursue during his studies led to greater difficulty in procuring employment after graduation."

Excessive wordiness

An ideal discussion board post will include three elements. Which of the following is NOT a key element for a discussion post?

Introductory small talk, to create a friendly mood

Group class projects can be great or they can be difficult. What things can smooth group processes?

MAYBE planning, structure, and shared leadership

What type of publication takes a scholarly article beyond the bounds of a journal, to become a book that serves as an authoritative guide on a subject?

Monograph

In the reference list, which of the following types of material require a description in brackets after the title of the work?

Podcasts

Which is not a process that you should develop when working with others through a collaborative tool?

Processes are not really needed because they stifle creativity

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 and Baker (2018)

For an APA paper the type size must be

Times New Roman, 12-point

Figure captions should be brief, but descriptive

true

If two multiple-author works shorten to the same form, how should you distinguish the works in a parenthetical citation? For this example, one work is authored by Anderson, Blake, Cohn, and Dent in 2018; another is authored by Anderson, Edwards, Franz, and Garrett in 2018.

(Anderson, Blake, et al., 2018a) and (Anderson, Edwards, et al., 2018b) MAYBE

Which of the following shows a correct first parenthetical citation for a group as author?

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015).

Unless specified by the publisher or university, the margins of the manuscript should be

1.0 inches top, bottom, left side, and right side

If a quote is equal to or longer than ___ words, a block format should be used

40

What is the average page requirement for a master's thesis?

80-120

Imagine you are writing a paper on the battle of Gettysburg. Which of the following is a secondary source of information?

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

Which is the least useful time to receive feedback on an assignment?

After the papers been graded and returned.

Regarding line spacing:

All text (with some exceptions) should be double-spaced

Which is the correct way to organize an APA Stye reference list?

Alphabetically by author's surname

Which is the best method for drafting a research paper?

Create an outline, structuring the paper from thesis statement to conclusion, then fill in the blanks with source-based arguments

To decide if a source is credible, you should ask all the following questions EXCEPT:

Does the author have a current presence in popular social media outlets?

Is this statement true: Even if a DOI is available, you do not need to include the DOI if the journal or book is available in print as well as online

False

Identify the error in the following sentence: The research, including dozens of interviews conducted over the past two years.

Fragment/run-on

Participatory video is an approach in which the subjects themselves film some aspects of their lives for further study. Why is this technique useful?

It allows outsiders a glimpse into a community that may be inaccessible due to religious or cultural concerns

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal publications to be "clear, concise, and well-organized." All of the following are reasons for adopting the Plain Writing Act, EXCEPT:

It ensures uniformity of style between...

Identify the error in the following sentence: The defendant received a second trial after his original conviction was reversed on appeal.

No error

You have revised your paper and your friend has looked over and just loves it. Is it ready to turn in?

No.

What is the benefit of critically thinking about your research problem?

Once you have scoped out the research and writing task, you can frame

Which of the following offers a correct narrative citation according to the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual for work with two authors?

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

The discussion section of a journal article does all the following, EXCEPT:

Summarize the methods used to select subjects and gather data

For a reference list entry of a YouTube video, who should be listed for the author element?

The person or organization that uploaded the video

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."

The sentence structure is ambiguous

Choosing to invert the expected word order can add emphasis to an idea. Which of the following examples is more effective?

To conduct a surprise attack on an unwary troop of Hessians, General Washington crossed the Delaware at night.

When referencing a journal article with a digital object identifier, how and where is the DOI noted?

Use the format https://doi.org/ and place the DOI after the name...

Should emails be planned?

Yes. You will leave a lasting impression as well as a paper trail.

Using peer feedback can greatly improve your writing. Which of the following is NOT true regarding peer feedback?

You should be mindful of having a classmate review your work, since it can be seen as cheating.

Which of the following is correct in terms of APA number style?

a 5-mg dose

Feedback on an assignment can come from many sources. Which of the following would NOT be a good feedback source?

a learning center tutor, for topic-level expertise

Even words that are seen as synonyms have different nuances. Which of the following "synonyms" has the most positive connotation?

aggressive

Which of the following offers a correct parenthetical citation according to the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual for a work with one author?

ends in (Robbins, 2016)

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."

faulty sentence structure

Identify the grammar error in the following sentence: "The students asked questions, and the teacher answers them."

inconsistency in verb tense

Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your discussion post its alot harder to fix human resource problems when they're aren't any systems in place.

incorrect grammar or punctuation

When is it important to identify the purpose in your writing?

it is important to identify the purpose in your writing, no matter the form

Which of the following reference elements would NOT be types in italics?

magazine article title

Which of the following is correct in terms of APA number style?

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

In revising a paper for style, sentence length can affect its emphasis. Which of the following examples is more effective?

shorter one (on electoral college)

In revising a paper for style, sentence length can affect its emphasis. Which of the following examples is more effective?

shorter sentence

Abstracts, when used, should

should be as brief as possible

Identify the error in the following sentence: The hotel formally known as the Apple Tree Inn re-opened as the Orchard Inn.

spelling error

Identify the error in the following sentence: Each of the players get two complimentary tickets to the final game.

subject/verb agreement

Full bibliographic information for a source can be provided in any of the following, EXCEPT:

the index

A table caption goes above the table, on two lines, with the first line indicating the table number and the second line the table title, double-spaced, with the table title in italics font style.

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