Question 1

In APA style,a citation in the text includes only the author's last name and the page number for the quoted or paraphrased material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Both the APA and MLA style guides provide general rules for referencing and give examples of citation formats for various types of source materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A number of widely used reference styles are available for documenting the sources of information used in report writing.Identify two widely used reference styles and tell where one can obtain information on how to use them correctly.

Accepted Answer

The APA and MLA styles are widely used for documenting references.The APA was developed by the American Psychological Association,that produced a style manual and offers a website that supports the referencing style.The MLA style was developed by the Modern Languages Association,who also publishes two printed manuals and offers a website for further support.The Purdue OWL website provides information and examples for using both styles.

Question 4

In APA style,the complete list of references at the end of the paper is referred to as the Works Cited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In APA style,the reference list is typed in alphabetic order by last names with only initials used for first names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When using APA style,the References page at the end of the document contains

Accepted Answer

A) an alphabetized list of the sources quoted and paraphrased in the text. 
B) a numbered list of the sources quoted and paraphrased in the text. 
C) an alphabetized list of all sources read in preparing the report, including those not quoted or paraphrased in the text. 
D) an alphabetized list of only those sources not quoted or paraphrased in the text. 
A) an alphabetized list of the sources quoted and paraphrased in the text. 
B) a numbered list of the sources quoted and paraphrased in the text. 
C) an alphabetized list of all sources read in preparing the report, including those not quoted or paraphrased in the text. 
D) an alphabetized list of only those sources not quoted or paraphrased in the text.

Question 7

When using APA style and you want to acknowledge that you have consulted resources that did not result in citations in the paper,include those sources in the list of references and refer to the list as Bibliography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some word processing programs assist in the creation of reference pages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why can citing electronic sources be challenging? What is the best advice for citing electronic sources when you are unsure about the required format?

Accepted Answer

Electronic courses can be challenging to

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using MLA referencing?

Accepted Answer

A) MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 
B) MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing 
C) OWL website developed by Purdue University 
D) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 
A) MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 
B) MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing 
C) OWL website developed by Purdue University 
D) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT included in a reference to an electronic source?

Accepted Answer

A) Author 
B) Date you retrieved or accessed the article 
C) Date of publication 
D) All of the above are included 
A) Author 
B) Date you retrieved or accessed the article 
C) Date of publication 
D) All of the above are included

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using APA referencing?

Accepted Answer

A) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 
B) MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 
C) OWL website developed by Purdue 
D) All of the above provide assistance. 
A) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 
B) MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 
C) OWL website developed by Purdue 
D) All of the above provide assistance.

Question 13

In some reference styles,it is permissible to include subheadings that denote the types of publications documented,such as books,articles,websites,etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are preparing a report on professional ethics in which you quote the author of a current issue of Journal of Business Ethics.If you are using APA style,the citation for the direct quote in the text includes

Accepted Answer

A) author's name and page number 
B) author's name and date 
C) author's name, date, and page number 
D) article title, date, and page number 
A) author's name and page number 
B) author's name and date 
C) author's name, date, and page number 
D) article title, date, and page number

Question 15

Both MLA and APA styles support the use of in-text citations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the Purdue OWL site?

Accepted Answer

A) The site contains examples for citing references in APA style only. 
B) The site contains examples for citing printed sources. 
C) The site contains examples for citing electronic sources. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) The site contains examples for citing references in APA style only. 
B) The site contains examples for citing printed sources. 
C) The site contains examples for citing electronic sources. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 17

When in doubt on the format for a reference you have cited,good advice is to provide more information rather than less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the difference between a citation and a reference? Why are both important to proper documentation in a report?

Accepted Answer

A citation identifies a source in the te

Question 19

A reference list at the end of the paper that includes sources that provided information but did not result in citations is called

Accepted Answer

A) References 
B) Works Cited 
C) Bibliography 
D) Resources 
A) References 
B) Works Cited 
C) Bibliography 
D) Resources

Question 20

The OWL site developed by Purdue University provides general guidelines for using both APA & MLA style references.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In APA style,a citation in the text includes only the author's last name and the page number for the quoted or paraphrased material.

Both the APA and MLA style guides provide general rules for referencing and give examples of citation formats for various types of source materials.

A number of widely used reference styles are available for documenting the sources of information used in report writing.Identify two widely used reference styles and tell where one can obtain information on how to use them correctly.

In APA style,the complete list of references at the end of the paper is referred to as the Works Cited.

In APA style,the reference list is typed in alphabetic order by last names with only initials used for first names.

When using APA style,the References page at the end of the document contains

When using APA style and you want to acknowledge that you have consulted resources that did not result in citations in the paper,include those sources in the list of references and refer to the list as Bibliography.

Some word processing programs assist in the creation of reference pages.

Why can citing electronic sources be challenging? What is the best advice for citing electronic sources when you are unsure about the required format?

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using MLA referencing?

Which of the following is NOT included in a reference to an electronic source?

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using APA referencing?

In some reference styles,it is permissible to include subheadings that denote the types of publications documented,such as books,articles,websites,etc.

You are preparing a report on professional ethics in which you quote the author of a current issue of Journal of Business Ethics.If you are using APA style,the citation for the direct quote in the text includes

Both MLA and APA styles support the use of in-text citations.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the Purdue OWL site?

When in doubt on the format for a reference you have cited,good advice is to provide more information rather than less.

What is the difference between a citation and a reference? Why are both important to proper documentation in a report?

A reference list at the end of the paper that includes sources that provided information but did not result in citations is called

The OWL site developed by Purdue University provides general guidelines for using both APA & MLA style references.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 16: Referencing Styles

In APA style,a citation in the text includes only the author's last name and the page number for the quoted or paraphrased material.

Both the APA and MLA style guides provide general rules for referencing and give examples of citation formats for various types of source materials.

A number of widely used reference styles are available for documenting the sources of information used in report writing.Identify two widely used reference styles and tell where one can obtain information on how to use them correctly.

In APA style,the complete list of references at the end of the paper is referred to as the Works Cited.

In APA style,the reference list is typed in alphabetic order by last names with only initials used for first names.

When using APA style,the References page at the end of the document contains

When using APA style and you want to acknowledge that you have consulted resources that did not result in citations in the paper,include those sources in the list of references and refer to the list as Bibliography.

Some word processing programs assist in the creation of reference pages.

Why can citing electronic sources be challenging? What is the best advice for citing electronic sources when you are unsure about the required format?

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using MLA referencing?

Which of the following is NOT included in a reference to an electronic source?

Which of the following does NOT provide assistance when using APA referencing?

In some reference styles,it is permissible to include subheadings that denote the types of publications documented,such as books,articles,websites,etc.

You are preparing a report on professional ethics in which you quote the author of a current issue of Journal of Business Ethics.If you are using APA style,the citation for the direct quote in the text includes

Both MLA and APA styles support the use of in-text citations.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the Purdue OWL site?

When in doubt on the format for a reference you have cited,good advice is to provide more information rather than less.

What is the difference between a citation and a reference? Why are both important to proper documentation in a report?

A reference list at the end of the paper that includes sources that provided information but did not result in citations is called

The OWL site developed by Purdue University provides general guidelines for using both APA & MLA style references.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Language Review and Exercises

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