APA Format Quiz Correct Questions
And Answers
What does APA regulate? Correct Answers Stylistics
In-text citations
References (a list of all the sources used in the paper)
Writing Style Correct Answers APA emphasizes clear communication, organization, and
smooth and precise style
Continuity in presentation of ideas
Smoothness of expression
Precision and Clarity
Avoid colloquial expressions Correct Answers "I will come up with a research..."
"Many times..."
"Whether or not..."
Avoid approximations that are ambiguous Correct Answers "quite a large part"
"most people"
Avoid clichés Correct Answers "Old as time"
"All that glitters is not gold"
Active voice Correct Answers APA Style encourages using the active voice ("We
interpreted the results ...").
Especially when the subject performing the action should be clearly identified (e.g. "We
interviewed ..." vs. "The participants responded ...").
Numbers as Numerals Correct Answers Numbers above 10
Numbers in your abstract (that aren't at the beginning of the sentence)
Numbers immediately preceding a unit of measurement (5-mg dosage)
Numbers that represent mathematical functions (multiplied by 5)
Numbers that represent time, ages, score, or points on a scale.
Numbers that reference a table or a figure (In Table 1)
Numbers as Words Correct Answers Numbers zero-nine
A number that begins a sentence, title, or heading
Common fractions (one fifth)
Universally accepted usage (the Twelve Apostles)
Grammar Correct Answers Use complete sentences
No fragments
Complex sentences are welcomed (that doesn't mean run-on sentences)
, No contractions:
Incorrect: "The results didn't show an increase....."
Correct: "The results did not show an increase....."
Verbs
Use past tense (showed) or present perfect tense (has shown) for the Introduction, the
description of the methods, and the description of the results
Use present tense (show) for the discussion and conclusion
Reducing Bias in Language Correct Answers Avoid sexist bias
e.g., do not use he to refer to both sexes
Avoid gendered pronouns
Avoid "he" or "she"
Racial and ethnic identities, disabilities, & age are other areas to avoid language bias.
You can describe participants using the parameters of your research
E.g. "Results showed differences between those with high self-esteem compared to
those with low self-esteem...."
E.g. "Patients diagnosed with cancer..."
General Format Correct Answers Standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11)
Typed- 12 pt Times New Roman font
Double-spaced
1 inch margins on all sides
Running Head on every page
Page number on every page
Major Sections Correct Answers Your essay should include four major sections: Title
page, Abstract, Main body, References
Each of these sections begins on a new page
Tables and figures follow the reference section
The main body includes:
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Page Header (title page) Correct Answers Title flush left
"Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE"
No more than 50 characters
Page number flush right-just the number
Use the "Insert Header" option with "different first page"
Repeated on every page, with one change
And Answers
What does APA regulate? Correct Answers Stylistics
In-text citations
References (a list of all the sources used in the paper)
Writing Style Correct Answers APA emphasizes clear communication, organization, and
smooth and precise style
Continuity in presentation of ideas
Smoothness of expression
Precision and Clarity
Avoid colloquial expressions Correct Answers "I will come up with a research..."
"Many times..."
"Whether or not..."
Avoid approximations that are ambiguous Correct Answers "quite a large part"
"most people"
Avoid clichés Correct Answers "Old as time"
"All that glitters is not gold"
Active voice Correct Answers APA Style encourages using the active voice ("We
interpreted the results ...").
Especially when the subject performing the action should be clearly identified (e.g. "We
interviewed ..." vs. "The participants responded ...").
Numbers as Numerals Correct Answers Numbers above 10
Numbers in your abstract (that aren't at the beginning of the sentence)
Numbers immediately preceding a unit of measurement (5-mg dosage)
Numbers that represent mathematical functions (multiplied by 5)
Numbers that represent time, ages, score, or points on a scale.
Numbers that reference a table or a figure (In Table 1)
Numbers as Words Correct Answers Numbers zero-nine
A number that begins a sentence, title, or heading
Common fractions (one fifth)
Universally accepted usage (the Twelve Apostles)
Grammar Correct Answers Use complete sentences
No fragments
Complex sentences are welcomed (that doesn't mean run-on sentences)
, No contractions:
Incorrect: "The results didn't show an increase....."
Correct: "The results did not show an increase....."
Verbs
Use past tense (showed) or present perfect tense (has shown) for the Introduction, the
description of the methods, and the description of the results
Use present tense (show) for the discussion and conclusion
Reducing Bias in Language Correct Answers Avoid sexist bias
e.g., do not use he to refer to both sexes
Avoid gendered pronouns
Avoid "he" or "she"
Racial and ethnic identities, disabilities, & age are other areas to avoid language bias.
You can describe participants using the parameters of your research
E.g. "Results showed differences between those with high self-esteem compared to
those with low self-esteem...."
E.g. "Patients diagnosed with cancer..."
General Format Correct Answers Standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11)
Typed- 12 pt Times New Roman font
Double-spaced
1 inch margins on all sides
Running Head on every page
Page number on every page
Major Sections Correct Answers Your essay should include four major sections: Title
page, Abstract, Main body, References
Each of these sections begins on a new page
Tables and figures follow the reference section
The main body includes:
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Page Header (title page) Correct Answers Title flush left
"Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE"
No more than 50 characters
Page number flush right-just the number
Use the "Insert Header" option with "different first page"
Repeated on every page, with one change
