American Psychological Association (APA) Style
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What is the primary purpose of APA style in scientific writing?
View answer and explanationIn what year did the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association first originate as a short journal article?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT listed as one of the distinct sections that appear in a fixed order in an APA-style empirical research report?
View answer and explanationAccording to the principles of high-level APA style, writing should be:
View answer and explanationBased on the 'person-first' principle for avoiding biased language, which phrase is the most appropriate way to refer to a group of people?
View answer and explanationWhen avoiding biased language in APA style, what is the recommended approach for referring to research participants?
View answer and explanationThe third level of APA style, referred to as low-level style, includes specific guidelines for which of the following?
View answer and explanationWhich error related to the use of 'et al.' is identified as one of the top 10 most common APA style errors?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct formatting for a journal article title in an APA-style reference list?
View answer and explanationIn an APA-style reference list, which elements of a journal article entry are italicized?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct way to format editor names in a reference for a chapter in an edited book?
View answer and explanationWhat is a hanging indent, as described in the context of an APA-style reference list?
View answer and explanationWhen citing a work with two authors in a narrative citation, how should their names be joined?
View answer and explanationWhat is the rule for citing a work with six or more authors in APA style?
View answer and explanationHow should multiple works be ordered when cited together within a single set of parentheses?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct punctuation for the abbreviation 'et al.'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the rule for citing a work with exactly two authors?
View answer and explanationIn a narrative citation, when does the year of publication need to be included?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following phrases demonstrates correct hyphenation according to the top 10 APA Style Errors table?
View answer and explanationHow is the reference list organized at the end of an APA-style article?
View answer and explanationWhat is the rule regarding the use of 'since' to mean 'because' in APA style?
View answer and explanationAccording to the general principles for avoiding biased language, which term is a better choice than 'minority'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the scientific value or assumption reflected by the APA style feature of having very few direct quotations of other researchers?
View answer and explanationWhat does the APA style practice of 'hedging' conclusions, such as using phrases like 'The results suggest that…', reflect about scientific knowledge?
View answer and explanationIn a narrative citation of a work with three authors for the first time, how should they be listed?
View answer and explanationWhich APA style error involves the use of commas?
View answer and explanationWhat is the APA style guideline for using abbreviations?
View answer and explanationWhen is it considered acceptable to use the term 'subjects' instead of 'participants' for human participants?
View answer and explanationWhat is the general formatting rule for spacing in an APA-style manuscript?
View answer and explanationWhich statement accurately describes the content of an APA-style reference list?
View answer and explanationHow are authors' names formatted in a reference list entry for a journal article?
View answer and explanationWhat is a digital object identifier (DOI) and when should it be included in a reference?
View answer and explanationHow does the capitalization of a book title differ from a journal title in an APA reference list?
View answer and explanationWhat type of information generally requires an in-text citation in an APA-style paper?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a correct example of a narrative citation?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a correct example of a parenthetical citation?
View answer and explanationWhen is the first approach to citation (narrative) most appropriate to use?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct in-text citation for a work by 'Mehl, Vazire, Ramirez-Esparza, Slatcher, & Pennebaker' (a 5-author paper) on its second appearance in the text?
View answer and explanationWhich level of APA style covers guidelines for the clear expression of ideas, such as writing formally and straightforwardly?
View answer and explanationWhat is the rationale provided for using specific terms like 'Chinese Americans' instead of a general term like 'Asian Americans'?
View answer and explanationIn the table 'APA Style and the Values of Psychology', what scientific value is associated with having many references and reference citations?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following phrases is the most appropriate substitute for 'firemen' to avoid biased language?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference in formatting between a reference for a book and a reference for a journal article?
View answer and explanationIn the generic format for a book chapter reference, what does '(Eds.)' signify?
View answer and explanationWhich of these is NOT a principle of high-level APA style writing?
View answer and explanationWhat is the correct way to handle a reference list entry for a journal article where the issue number is available?
View answer and explanationIn a parenthetical citation for a source with four authors, how should the authors be listed?
View answer and explanationWhat is the purpose of the 'References' section in an APA-style article?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following would be an example of a 'low-level style' guideline in APA?
View answer and explanationWhat is the general APA rule for presenting numbers in text?
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