APA Citation Quiz: Practice Test
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Do you know how to format your writing with APA citation? Taking a look at this quiz will help you see the correct way to site quotes, books, and articles used. When writing, you have to be careful regarding making a note of where you collected your information. Take on this quiz, and you will learn a lot.
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How do you format the date in in-text citations?
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Italicized
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Underlined
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In bracket
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Italicized and in Bracket
Correct Answer
C. In bracketExplanation
The correct answer is "In bracket." When formatting the date in in-text citations, it is common practice to enclose the date within brackets. This helps to clearly indicate the date and separate it from the rest of the citation information. Italicizing or underlining the date is not a standard formatting convention for in-text citations.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is correct when formatting titles?
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A. High-Rise Spaces B. Media Effects: Advancing in Theory and Research
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A. High-rise Spaces B. Media Effects: Advancing in Theory and Research
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A. High-Rise Spaces B. Media Effects: advancing in theory and research
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A. High-rise Spaces B. Media Effects: advancing in theory and research
Correct Answer
A. A. High-Rise Spaces B. Media Effects: Advancing in Theory and ResearchExplanation
As seen in page 1 of your hand-out...
When capitalizing titles, capitalize both words in a hyphenated compound word: Natural-Born Cyborgs.
Capitalize the first word after a dash or colon: "Defining Film Rhetoric: The Case of Hitchcock's Vertigo."Rate this question:
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The study Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters argued that the more familiar a song is to an individual, the more emotionally engaged they will be (Periera, 2011). This was also backed up by Levitin's (2006) book titled This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession. How do you properly format the compound-word titles in in-text citations?
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Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters should be italicized; while This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be in quotation marks.
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Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters should be in quotation marks; while This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be italcized.
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Both Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters and This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be italcized.
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Both Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters and This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be in quotation marks.
Correct Answer
B. Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters should be in quotation marks; while This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be italcized.Explanation
The correct answer is that Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters should be in quotation marks, while This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession should be italicized. This is the proper formatting for compound-word titles in in-text citations.Rate this question:
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Which items are properly formatted: A. Communication and Mass Media Theories (Book) B. Cinema as an effective tool for teaching human rights issues and problems: An analytical study of Samuel Goldwyn's film. (Journal Article) C. Moira Dela Torre's "Titibok-book" D. "Descendants of the Sun" E. "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"
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A and B
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B and C
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D and E
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A and C
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C and E
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B and D
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All of the above
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None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A and CExplanation
Visit page 1 of your hand-out on italicizing and quotation marks.Rate this question:
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How do you quote the names of 6 or more authors in in-text citations?
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According to Cruz, Diaz, Abad, Gonzales, and Jose (2001)...
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According to Cruz, Diaz, Abad, Gonzales, & Jose (2001)...
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According to Cruz, et al. (2001)...
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According to Cruz et al. (2001)...
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According to Cruz et. al. (2001)...
Correct Answer
D. According to Cruz et al. (2001)...Explanation
Visit page 3 of your hand-out under "Six or more authors."Rate this question:
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During in-text citation, which of the following should be included along with the directly cited short quotation?
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Author's last name
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Author's first name initials
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Date of publication
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Page number where the reference was lifted
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Name of publisher
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Place of publication
Correct Answer(s)
A. Author's last name
C. Date of publication
D. Page number where the reference was liftedExplanation
Visit page 2 of your hand-out under "Short Quotations."Rate this question:
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They also discussed different factors that influence what we see in films such as "involuntary attention, voluntary attention, intensity and size, novelty and contrast, movement, motivation, mindset, surroundings, conformity, and prejudices" ___________. What should be written in the blank?
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Name of author/s + Date published (Bone & Johnson, 1997)
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Name of the author/s + Page number (Bone & Johnson, p.166)
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Name of the author/s + Date published + Page number (Bone & Johnson, 1997, p. 166)
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Name of the author/s + Page number + Date published (Bone & Johnson, p. 166, 1997)
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Date published + Page number (1997, p. 166)
Correct Answer
C. Name of the author/s + Date published + Page number (Bone & Johnson, 1997, p. 166)Explanation
Be mindful in using "and" versus "&" in writing the names of the authors in in-text citations.
Use "and" when the names of the authors are outside parenthesis (According to Bone and Johnson (1997), ...).
Use "&" when the names of the authors are in parenthesis ( ...conformity and prejudices (Bone & Johnson, 1997, p. 166)).
Remember that periods should be put after the parenthetical citation and not before it.Rate this question:
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When do you cite free-standing and long quotations?
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If it is 40 words or more
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If it is 20 words of more
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If it is 10 words or more
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Option 4
Correct Answer
A. If it is 40 words or moreExplanation
Free-standing and long quotations are cited when they consist of 40 words or more. This means that if a quotation is shorter than 40 words, it does not need to be cited separately and can be included within the text. However, if the quotation is 40 words or longer, it should be indented and presented as a separate block of text, with a citation indicating the source.Rate this question:
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Which has the correct format for the following in-text citation:
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...or inconsolably upset. (Davis, Dickinson, Patti, & Villarejo, 2015)
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...or inconsolably upset (Davis, Dickinson, Patti, and Villarejo, 2015).
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...or inconsolably upset (Davis, Dickinson, Patti, & Villarejo, 2015).
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...or inconsolably upset. (Davis, Dickinson, Patti, and Villarejo, 2015)
Correct Answer
C. ...or inconsolably upset (Davis, Dickinson, Patti, & Villarejo, 2015).Explanation
Be mindful of the use of the following: comma, period, "and" and &.Rate this question:
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Select the correct format when directly citing long quotations.
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With page number after the closing punctuation mark
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With page number before the closing punctuation mark
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Without page number
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Single-spaced
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Double -spaced
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With quotation marks
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Free-standing/ indented
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Italicized
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Without quotation marks
Correct Answer(s)
A. With page number after the closing punctuation mark
E. Double -spaced
G. Free-standing/ indented
I. Without quotation marksExplanation
Visit page 2 of your hand-out under "Shorter Citations."Rate this question:
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Which of the following is correct:
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... of form, language and production is a text. (Flores, Navarro, Tan & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997)
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... of form, language and production is a text. (Flores, Navarro, Tan, & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997)
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... of form, language and production is a text. (Flores, Navarro, Tan and Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997)
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... of form, language and production is a text. (Flores, Navarro, Tan, and Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997)
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... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997).
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... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan, & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997).
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... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan and Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997).
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... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan, and Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997).
Correct Answer
F. ... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan, & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997).Explanation
The correct answer is "... of form, language and production is a text (Flores, Navarro, Tan, & Sta. Maria-De la Paz, 1997)." The reason this is the correct answer is because it follows the standard convention of using an ampersand (&) to separate the last two authors' names in the citation.Rate this question:
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How do you cite a web page if it does not have an author:
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society ("The Use of Cinema", 2017).
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society. ("The Use of Cinema," 2017)
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society ("The Use of Cinema", 2017).
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society ("The Use of Cinema," 2017).
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society (The Use of Cinema, 2017).
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Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society. (The Use of Cinema, 2017)
Correct Answer
D. Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society ("The Use of Cinema," 2017).Explanation
The correct answer is "Certain studies also tackled the level of cinema’s impact to the society ("The Use of Cinema," 2017)." This is the correct way to cite a web page if it does not have an author. The title of the web page is enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a comma, and then the year of publication in parentheses.Rate this question:
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How do you cite and indirect source given the following information: Original Source: JE Kalai on 2010 on page 123 Secondary Source: RE Schmidt on 2017 on page 65
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Schmidt (2010) argued that...(as cited in Kalai, 2010, p. 123).
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Schmidt (2017) argued that...(as cited in Kalai, 2017, p. 65).
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Kalai (2017) argued that...(as cited in Schmidt , 2017, p. 65).
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Kalai (2017) argued that...(as cited in Schmidt , 2010, p. 123).
Correct Answer
B. Schmidt (2017) argued that...(as cited in Kalai, 2017, p. 65).Explanation
The correct answer is "Schmidt (2017) argued that...(as cited in Kalai, 2017, p. 65)." This is the correct answer because it follows the proper format for citing an indirect source. The secondary source (Schmidt) is cited as the author who made the argument, and the original source (Kalai) is cited as the source from which the information was obtained. The year of publication and page number are also included to provide specific information about the source.Rate this question:
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When your source does not have page number, how do you cite your source?
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According to Kalai (2011), ... ("The Little Things," par 6).
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According to Kalai (2011), ... ("The Little Things").
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According to Kalai (2011), ... ("The Little Things," no page).
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According to Kalai (2011), ... ("The Little Things," para. 6).
Correct Answer
D. According to Kalai (2011), ... ("The Little Things," para. 6).Explanation
When your source does not have page numbers, you can cite your source by using the abbreviation "para." followed by the paragraph number. In this case, the correct answer is "According to Kalai (2011), ... ('The Little Things,' para. 6)." This indicates that the information being cited can be found in paragraph 6 of the source.Rate this question:
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In the reference list page, how do you correctly cite the source given the following information: Book: Film studies: A global introduction. Date Published: 2015 Authors: Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., & Villarejo, A. City of Publication: New York Publishing House: Routledge Publishing House.
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Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., and Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.
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Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., and Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.
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Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., & Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.
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Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., & Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.
Correct Answer
D. Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., & Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.Explanation
The correct answer is: Davis, G., Dickinson, K., Patti, L., & Villarejo, A. (2015). Film studies: A global introduction. New York: Routledge Publishing House.
This answer correctly follows the APA citation style format for a book citation. It includes the authors' names in the order they appear on the source, the publication date in parentheses, the title of the book in italics, the city of publication, and the publishing house. The use of commas and the ampersand (&) between the authors' names is also correct according to APA style guidelines.Rate this question:
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How do cite this correctly: Author: Lala Hernandez Chapter Title: The Modern Time Book Title: Digital cinema in the Philippines Year: 2014 Pages: 22-34 City of Publication: Quezon City Publishing House: University of the Philippines Press
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Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the Philippines (pp. 22-34). Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
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Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the Philippines (pp. 22-34). Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
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Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the Philippines (pp. 22-34). Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
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Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the Philippines. (pp. 22-34) Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
Correct Answer
C. Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the pHilippines (pp. 22-34). Quezon City: University of the pHilippines Press.Explanation
The correct answer is the first option: Hernandez, L. (2014). The Modern Time. Digital cinema in the Philippines (pp. 22-34). Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. This is the correct citation format for a book chapter, including the author's name, chapter title, book title, year of publication, page numbers, city of publication, and publishing house.Rate this question:
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How do you cite this properly: Author: Richard Blanken Year: 2012 Title: The common leadership styles. Date Retrieved: November 14, 2017 Website: https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-styles
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Blanken, R. (2012). The common leadership styles. Retrieved November 14, 2017 from https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-styles
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Blanken, R. (2012). The Common Leadership Styles. Retrieved November 14, 2017 from https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-styles
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Blanken, R. (2012). The Common Leadership Styles. Retrieved from https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-styles
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Blanken, R. (2012). The Common Leadership Styles. Retrieved from www.ASAecenter.org
Correct Answer
A. Blanken, R. (2012). The common leadership styles. Retrieved November 14, 2017 from https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-stylesExplanation
The correct answer is "Blanken, R. (2012). The common leadership styles. Retrieved November 14, 2017 from https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_magazine/2013/january/8- common-leadership-styles". This answer is correct because it includes the author's name, the year of publication, the title of the article, the date retrieved, and the website where the article is located. It follows the proper format for citing a source, including the use of italics for the title and the inclusion of the full URL for the website.Rate this question:
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Authors: Howard Yakin and Charles Totu Year: 2014 Page Number: 4-8 Volume:155 Title of Study: The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Title of Journal: Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences Date Retrieved: March 22, 2017 DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247
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Yakin, H. &Totu, C. (2014). The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 155, 4-8. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247
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Yakin, H. &Totu, C. (2014). The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 155, 4-8. Retrieved March 22, 2017 from DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247
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Yakin, H. &Totu, C. (2014). The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 155, 4-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247
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Yakin, H. &Totu, C. (2014). The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 155, 4-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247
Correct Answer
D. Yakin, H. &Totu, C. (2014). The semiotic perspectives of Peirce and Saussure: A brief comparative study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 155, 4-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.247Explanation
The given answer provides the complete citation for the study conducted by Howard Yakin and Charles Totu in 2014. It includes the authors' names, the title of the study, the title of the journal, the volume number, the page numbers, and the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) of the article. This information allows readers to easily locate and access the study if they are interested in reading it.Rate this question:
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Writer: J. Alfonso Director: F. Martin Year broadcasted: 2000 Title of the Episode: Descendants of the Star Producer: V. Sotto: Title of Series: Dramabelles City: Manila Distributor: Kabisote Studios
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Alfonso, J., & Martin, F. (2000). Descendants of the Sun. Sotto, V., Dramabelles. Manila: Kabisote Studios.
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Alfonso, J., & Martin, F. (2000). Descendants of the Sun. Sotto, V., Dramabelles. Manila: Kabisote Studios.
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Alfonso, J. (Writer), & Martin, F. (Director). (2000). Descendants of the Sun [Television series episode]. Sotto, V. (Producer), Dramabelles. Manila: Kabisote Studios.
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Alfonso, J. (Writer), & Martin, F. (Director). (2000). Descendants of the Sun [Television series episode]. Sotto, V. (Producer), Dramabelles. Manila: Kabisote Studios.
Correct Answer
C. Alfonso, J. (Writer), & Martin, F. (Director). (2000). Descendants of the Sun [Television series episode]. Sotto, V. (Producer), Dramabelles. Manila: Kabisote Studios.Explanation
The given answer is the correct citation format for a television series episode. It includes the names of the writer and director in the format "Last name, First initial." It also includes the year of broadcast, the title of the episode in brackets, the name of the producer, the title of the series, the city where it was broadcasted, and the name of the distributor. This format follows the standard guidelines for citing a television series episode.Rate this question:
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Author: T. Allison Date Published: 1998 Title: Media Theories Type: PowerPoint Date Retrieved: January 16, 2011 URL: http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises
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Allison, T. (1998). Media Theories [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved January 16, 2011 from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises
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Allison, T. (1998). Media Theories . Retrieved January 16, 2011 from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises
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Allison, T. (1998). Media Theories. Retrieved January 16, 2011 from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises
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Allison, T. (1998). Media Theories [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved January 16, 2011 from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises
Correct Answer
A. Allison, T. (1998). Media Theories [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved January 16, 2011 from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercisesExplanation
The given answer is the correct APA citation for a PowerPoint presentation titled "Media Theories" by T. Allison. It includes the author's name, the date of publication (1998), the title of the presentation, and the retrieval date and URL. The citation format follows the APA style guidelines for citing online resources.Rate this question:
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