apa (brothers)

APA Format: Worksheet

Part 1: Below are 10 questions. Do your best to answer each one. Utilize the posted resources to determine best answer. To attain credit for the assignment, email responses (highlight or bold the correct answer to part 1 and type in responses to part 2) to Graduate Education Office.

Resources:

https://apastyle.apa.org/

https://scholar.google.com/

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_author_authors.html

1. Abstract Length

Per APA 7th Edition, the acceptable length of an abstract is

a. between 150 and 200 words

b. between 100 and 120 words

c. between 200 and 250 words

d. between 75 and 100 words

2. Citations: Essential Elements for Paraphrased and Summarized Content

For all paraphrased and summarized content, the citation must include

a. author(s)' last name(s) and the page or paragraph number

b. the date of publication and page or paragraph number

c. author(s)' last name(s) and the date of publication

d. title of the document and the author(s)' last name(s)

3. Citations: Essential Elements for Direct Quotations

For all quoted material, the citation must include

a. author(s)' last name(s), date of publication, and page or paragraph number

b. author(s)' last name(s), title of book or website, and page or paragraph number

c. author(s)' last name(s), dates of publication, and the title of the source

d. author(s)' last name(s), the page or paragraph number, and the section title

4. Within the Sentence for Summarized or Paraphrased Content

Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence, for information that has been summarized or paraphrased.

a. ABC Corporation (Jones, 2001) was operating on a significantly reduced budget...

b. After running for office, Peters (2010) indicated his dislike for... (Peters, p. 34).

c. Smith implied the assumptions of the research indicated a problem... (Smith, 2004).

d. Jones (2006) stated the results of the study directly correlate with the challenges...

5. Citations: Within the Sentence for Quoted Material

Select the sample below that best demonstrates how to incorporate a citation directly within a sentence for quoted material.

a. Matthews said, "The research study results were inconclusive" (para. 4).

b. Smith (2005) stated, "The rules and regulations clearly mandate..." (p. 67).

c. Alex (1999) said, "After all this time, I find it hard to believe the theory of...".

d. Dobson stated, in his persuasive documentary, "We will contribute to..." (p. 78).

6. References: General Information

Select the answer that best describes the function of the reference page.

a. Sources cited in the paper must appear on the reference page in alphabetical order.

b. Books and articles read, but not cited in the paper, should be included in the reference page.

c. Videos and blogs should be cited in the paper, but not included on the reference page.

d. Sources listed on the reference page do not need to be cited within the paper.

7. Book with two authors

Below is a reference page listing for a book with two authors. How should the title of the book be formatted?

Giorgis, C., & Glazer, J. I. (2009). Literature for young children: Supporting emergent literacy, ages 0 - 8 (6th ed). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.

a. The book title should be in quotations.

b. The book title should be in italics.

c. The book title should be listed without special formatting.

d. The book title should be bolded.

8. Reference Sample: Journal article published online and in print

Select the answer that provides the correct reference page format for a journal article published online and in print.

a. Recent work on epistemic value. American Philosophical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

b. Pritchard (2007). Recent work on epistemic value. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

c. Pritchard, D. (2007, April). Recent work on epistemic value. American Philosophical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

d. Pritchard, D. (2007, April). American Philosophical Quarterly, 44 (2), 85-110. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20464361

9. Reference Sample: Article or document from a web page

Select the answer that provides the correct reference page format for an article or document from a web page.

http://www.jnevins.com/andragogy.htm

a. Nevins, J. (n.d.). The andragogic approach. Retrieved from http://www.jnevins.com/andragogy.htm

b. The andragogic approach. Retrieved from http://www.jnevins.com/andragogy.htm

c. http://www.jnevins.com/andragogy.htm

d. Nevins, J. The andragogic approach. Retrieved from http://www.jnevins.com/andragogy.htm

10. Journal Article Retrieved from an Electronic Database

In the following example of a reference page listing of a journal article retrieved from an electronic database, which item(s) of information are missing?

Florian. (2010). Challenges for interactivist-constructivist robotics. New Ideas in

Psychology. 350-353. doi: 10.1016/j.newideapsych.2009.09.009

a. The DOI

b. The author's initials and the page number

c. The author's initials, the journal volume and issue number

d. The journal title, volume, and issue number

*Quiz was adopted and modified for APA 7th edition from

Ashford University. (2013, April). APA 6TH EDITION PRACTICE QUIZ. https://awc.ashford.edu/apa-practice-quiz.html.

Part 2. Utilize the research article snippet below on importance of physical activity for learning. First, create a response utilizing an in-text quotation. Second, create another response that utilizes paraphrasing. Responses should be 3-4 sentences and blend both findings from the snippet and personal thought.

Chomitz, V. R., Slining, M. M., McGowan, R. J., Mitchell, S. E., Dawson, G. F., & Hacker, K. A. (2009). Is there a relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement? Positive results from public school children in the northeastern United States. Journal of School Health, 79(1), 30-37.

1. Quotation Example

2. Paraphrase Example