APA Study guide Exam Questions And Answers

What are the two options for displaying tables and figures in an APA Style paper? Select the two correct answers. A. Include tables and figures on separate pages after the reference list. B. Embed tables and figures within the reference list. C. Embed tables and figures within the text after they are first mentioned. D. Include tables and figures on separate pages after the text. - ANS Which of the following are examples of academic affiliations for a student author? Select the two correct answers. A. Massachusetts General Hospital B. Department of Business Analytics & Technology Management, Towson University C. Lacrosse Team, Villanova University D. Department of Music, Hood College - ANS A ______________ is a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts from a work. A. Reaction paper B. Précis C. Cause-and-Effect essay - ANS B A(n) ___________ is a brief note that provides additional content or a copyright attribution. A. Footnote B. Endnote C. Headnote - ANS A An APA Style reference list needs to include which of the following? Select the best answer. A. every work cited in your course textbook B. every work cited in the text of your paper C. every work you read while researching your paper - ANS B An effective paper title should be ____________________. A. Succinct and focused B. Vague and suspenseful C. Long and comprehensive - ANS A Fonts recommended in APA Style include special characters such as math symbols and Greek letters. A. True B. False - ANS A Format the label for a reference list in ______ font and _____ it. A. Italic, right-align B. Italic, center C. Bold, center D. Standard, center - ANS How do you format a Level 2 heading? Select the two correct answers. A. bold it B. left-align it C. italicize it D. Center it - ANS How should you format the name of the department or division and name of the university in academic affiliations? A. Put them on separate lines. B. Put them on the same line, separated with a semicolon. C. Put them on the same line, separated with a coma. - ANS C In general, what font size should you use for the text of your APA Style paper? A. 11 point or 12 point B. 16 point C. 14 point D. 10 point - ANS A Most guidelines in the APA Style manuals apply to both student papers and professional papers. A. True B. False - ANS A Reference list entries should have a ________________ indent. A. hanging B. right C. left - ANS The affiliation for a student author usually consists of what information? A. name of the university only B. name and location of the university C. name of the department or division of the course and name of the university - ANS C The title page of a student paper usually does not include a(n) ___________. A. Author note B. Byline (Author name) C. Paper title - ANS A What is an annotated bibliography? A. A paper with reference entries followed by short descriptions of the references B. A paper with reference entries C. A paper with information that is compared and contrasted - ANS A What label should you use for the reference list in an APA Style paper? A. References B. Works Cited C. Reference List - ANS When is a running head required on a student paper? A. when your instructor says to follow APA Style guidelines for student papers B. when your instructor or institution requests a running head C. when the paper reports original research D. when the paper has headings - ANS Who sets the formal requirements for the nature and contents of APA Style student papers, including the paper length and required sections? Select the best answer. A. APA staff B. Instructors C. Psychologists - ANS B You should follow instructions for margin size set by an instructor or institution, even if different from the 1-in. margins described in the Concise Guide to APA Style and Publication Manual. A. True B. False - ANS A A _________ refers to several nouns placed one after another to modify a final noun. A. noun string B. noun avalanche C. noun cascade - ANS A Being able to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly is essential for effective writing. A. True B. False - ANS A In scholarly writing, it is important to restrict your use of "while" and "since" to their time-related meanings to be more precise. A. True B. False - ANS A In which sentence is the modifier "only" correctly placed to modify "the basics"? A. The course only covers the basics of chemistry. B. The course covers only the basics of chemistry. C. The course covers the basics of only chemistry. - ANS B Scholarly writing often involves contrasting the positions of different researchers, and these differences should be presented in a professional, noncombative manner. Which example presents an author's work in a professional way? A. Ricci (2021) failed to discuss B. Ricci (2021) did not address C. Ricci (2021) completely overlooked - ANS The subjunctive mood is used to describe conditions that are contrary to fact or improbable. Which example shows the correct use of the subjunctive mood? A. If the day will be longer, people could accomplish more. B. If the day were longer, people could accomplish more. C. If the day was longer, people could accomplish more. - ANS B Using modifiers without clear referents can make it hard for readers to follow the logic of your sentence. A. True B. False - ANS A