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1. The correct way to present the information for a book title in an APA reference page is:
- Correct Answer: Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2010). Essentials of organizational
behavior (10th ed.). Danvers, MA: Prentice Hall.
2. Where can you find APA resources in the GCU Library's Nursing & Health Sciences
Library Guide?
- Correct Answer: Citing Sources.
3. Use the "Find Journals by Title" function to find the 2014 Nurse Leader article "Using
Evidence-Based Advocacy to Improve the Nation's Health." According to the article
abstract, which organization uses evidence-based advocacy to "positively impact the
nation's health and advance the nursing profession"?
- Correct Answer: American Nurses Association.
4. Caldwell and Hayes published an excellent paper in the 2007 issue of the Journal of
Management Development and you would like to summarize a claim from this resource.
Which of the following represents the correct APA in-text citation format?
- Correct Answer: Great leaders achieve their success because they understand who
they are (Caldwell & Hayes, 2007).
5. In APA style, how should the title of a journal article be formatted?
- Only the first letter of the first word and any proper nouns should be capitalized.
6. When is it appropriate to use italics in APA references?
- Italics should be used for book and journal titles.
, 7. What is the DOI, and why is it important in APA references?
- DOI stands for Digital Object Identifier; it provides a permanent link to the digital
content.
8. How do you cite a source with no author in APA format?
- Use the title in place of the author (Title, Year).
9. Which of the following is the proper format for a book reference in APA?
- Smith, J. A. (2020). Understanding nursing theory (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Nursing
Press.
10. Where can you typically access full-text articles in the GCU Library?
- Through the library's online databases.
11. What is the function of the "Citing Sources" section in the GCU Library?
- To provide guidance and resources for properly citing references in various styles.
12. How do you cite a website in APA style?
- Author, A. A. (Year, Month Date). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL
13. What information is necessary for an APA reference of an online article?
- Author, publication date, article title, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers,
and DOI or URL.
14. When summarizing a source in your paper, what should always be included?