Deck 14: Writing and Assembling an Apa-Format Research Report

Question 1

Which is correct?

A) The experiment is attempting to demonstrate
B) The experimenters are attempting to demonstrate

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which is better?

A) disabled person
B) person with a disability

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which is correct?

A) The data indicate that Terrence was correct.
B) The data indicates that Terrence was correct.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which is correct?

A) They have agreed on the outcome: Informed participants perform better than do uninformed participants.
B) They have agreed on the outcome: informed participants perform better than do uninformed participants.

Question 5

Which is a better title for a table?

A) Mean Performance Scores on Test A, Test B, and Test C of Students With Psychology, Physics, English, and Engineering Majors
B) Mean Performance Scores of Students With Different College Majors
C) Relation Between College Majors and Performance

Question 6

Describe three instances under which you would write out the number ("three") rather than type the number as a numeral ("3").

Question 7

What is the proper way to refer to sexual orientation in manuscripts?

Question 8

APA Format Quiz - Answer Key
This exercise is designed to familiarize you with some of the guidelines listed in the APA Publication Manual. On your papers, you will be held responsible for ALL of the information contained in this Manual, even if we never cover it in class. Therefore, if you have a question about APA style while writing your papers, it will help you to be familiar with the book. Answer each of the following questions using the APA Publication Manual and for each question, indicate the page number of the APA Publication Manual from which you found the answer.
Which is correct?

A) Sanchez (2000) presents the same results.
B) Sanchez (2000) presented the same results.

Question 9

Which is correct?

A) Although these findings are unusual, they are not unique.
B) While these findings are unusual, they are not unique.

Question 10

APA Format Quiz - Answer Key
This exercise is designed to familiarize you with some of the guidelines listed in the APA Publication Manual. On your papers, you will be held responsible for ALL of the information contained in this Manual, even if we never cover it in class. Therefore, if you have a question about APA style while writing your papers, it will help you to be familiar with the book. Answer each of the following questions using the APA Publication Manual and for each question, indicate the page number of the APA Publication Manual from which you found the answer.
Which is better?

A) The survey was conducted in a controlled setting.
B) We conducted the survey in a controlled setting.

Question 11

Which is correct?

A) Data for two participants were incomplete because these participants did not report for follow-up testing.
B) Data for two participants were incomplete since these participants did not report for follow-up testing.

Question 12

Which is correct?

A) Participants viewed black and white faces for 50 milliseconds.
B) Participants viewed Black and White faces for 50 milliseconds.

Question 13

Which is correct?

A) We ranked the items on a scale ranging from 1 ("all of the time") to 5 ("never").
B) We ranked the items on a scale ranging from 1 (all of the time) to 5 (never).

Question 14

When should you include the issue number for journals when doing your Reference List?

Question 15

Which is correct?

A) the height, width, or depth
B) the height, width or depth

Question 16

APA Format Quiz - Answer Key
This exercise is designed to familiarize you with some of the guidelines listed in the APA Publication Manual. On your papers, you will be held responsible for ALL of the information contained in this Manual, even if we never cover it in class. Therefore, if you have a question about APA style while writing your papers, it will help you to be familiar with the book. Answer each of the following questions using the APA Publication Manual and for each question, indicate the page number of the APA Publication Manual from which you found the answer.
Which is correct?

A) The participant's three choices were (1) working with another participant, (2) working with a team, and (3) working alone.
B) The participant's three choices were (a) working with another participant, (b) working with a team, and (c) working alone.

Question 17

Under what circumstances should you use the word "sic?"

Question 18

If there are multiple Appendices, how should you title them?

A) Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.
B) Appendix I, Appendix II, etc.
C) Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.

Question 19

Give an example of a Level 1 heading in a single-experiment study. Give an example of a Level 2 heading in a single-experiment study. Give an example of a Level 3 heading in a single-experiment study.

Question 20

Which is correct?

A) The rats who completed the task successfully were rewarded.
B) The rats that completed the task successfully were rewarded.

Question 21

The purpose of the running head is to

A) provide a longer title for the manuscript.
B) identify the pages of a manuscript should they become separated.
C) identify the affiliation of each author of the manuscript.
D) summarize the paper in 120 words or less.

Question 22

Suppose you are creating your reference list and you have the following two references: Gosling, J. R., & Tevlin, D. F. (1996).
Gosling, J. R., Jerald, K., & Belfar, S. F. (2000)
Which should be listed first?

A) Gosling, J. R., & Tevlin, D. F. (1996).
B) Gosling, J. R., Jerald, K., & Belfar, S. F. (2000)

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT on the title page of an APA-format paper?

A) Abstract
B) Author note
C) Running head
D) Author affiliation

Question 24

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a running head?

A) 120
B) 5
C) 50
D) there is no limit to the number of characters allowed in a running head.

Question 25

What is the recommended length of the title?

A) 50 characters
B) 120 words
C) 10-12 words
D) There is no recommendation for title length in the APA Publication Manual.

Question 26

Which of the following comes before the Results?

A) Figures
B) Tables
C) Discussion
D) Method

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a required section in an APA-format paper?

A) Discussion
B) References
C) Appendix
D) Title page

Question 28

The ________________ consists of a shortened version of the title.

A) running head
B) author note
C) author affiliation
D) appendix

Question 29

Where are the page numbers in an APA style paper located?

A) The bottom of each page in the center
B) The upper left-hand corner of each page
C) The upper right-hand corner of each page
D) On the title page only

Question 30

The first page of an APA-format paper is the

A) Appendix.
B) Introduction.
C) Title page.
D) Abstract.

Question 31

What is the rule for writing numbers in the Abstract?

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT true about the running head?

A) The running head must be 50 characters or less, including spaces.
B) The running head can use different phrases than the title.
C) The running head should be typed in the upper right hand corner of every page.
D) The h in running head is lowercase.

Question 33

Where do the author names go on the Title page?

A) In the upper right hand corner of every page
B) Over the title
C) Under the title
D) Under the institution name

Question 34

Which of the following is true regarding capitalization of the title?

A) Capitalize all major words in the title.
B) Capitalize the first word of the title only.
C) Write the title in all lowercase letters.
D) There are no rules in the APA Publication Manual regarding capitalization of the title.

Question 35

Which component of the title page is written in all caps?

A) The page header
B) The title
C) The author's name
D) The running head

Question 36

How many spaces should paragraphs be indented?

Question 37

Which of the following depicts the correct order of sections in an APA-format paper?

A) Results, Method, Discussion, References, Tables
B) Method, Results, Discussion, Tables, References
C) Method, Tables, Results, Discussion, References
D) Method, Results, Discussion, References, Tables

Question 38

Under what circumstances does a person become an author on the paper?

A) If the person actually wrote the paper
B) If the person made a substantial scientific contribution to the study (even if he/she didn't write the paper)
C) Both (a) and (b) are correct.
D) None of the above.

Question 39

APA format was developed to

A) increase the complexity of statistical analyses.
B) create a uniform standard of writing.
C) avoid the need for reference sections.
D) frustrate undergraduates.

Question 40

Which of the following is correct in APA format?

A) Running Head
B) Running head
C) running head
D) running Head

Question 41

How long should the Abstract be?

A) one paragraph
B) one page
C) there is no limit
D) the Publication Manual does not provide this information

Question 42

In your research paper, you want to talk about the research conducted by Jones, Smith, Hu, Johnson, Benson, and Marks (2012). How should you cite this reference the FIRST time you use it in your paper?

A) Jones, Smith, Hu, Johnson, Benson, and Marks (2012)
B) Jones, Smith, et al. (2012)
C) Jones et al. (2012)
D) Jones . . . Marks (2012)

Question 43

A complete listing of all the references cited in an APA format paper can be found in the _________ section.

A) Citation
B) Reference
C) Introduction
D) Results

Question 44

What is the recommended number of words for an Abstract?

A) 50
B) 100
C) 150-250
D) 300

Question 45

A statement of the general research topic of interest and the perceived relation of the relevant variables in that area is known as a(n) _________ statement.

A) thesis
B) introduction
C) hypothesis
D) abstract

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT contained in the introduction section?

A) Thesis statement
B) Review of research
C) Hypothesis
D) Results of your study

Question 47

The author note

A) follows directly from the discussion section.
B) is located on the title page.
C) begins on a new page toward the beginning of the manuscript.
D) begins on a new page near the end of the manuscript.

Question 48

What is typed underneath the author names?

A) the title
B) the running head
C) the institution
D) the page number

Question 49

The Introduction begins on page ____ of an APA-format paper.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 50

Which of the following appears in a citation?

A) The author(s) first names
B) The title of the reference
C) The date of the reference
D) The initials of the author(s)

Question 51

The last paragraph of the introduction should contain the

A) authors' last names.
B) hypothesis.
C) results from the study.
D) All of the above.

Question 52

Which of the following is INCORRECT in APA format?

A) According to Fiske and Taylor (1991), long-held stereotypes are not easily altered.
B) Long-held stereotypes are not easily altered (Fiske & Taylor, 1991).
C) According to Fiske & Taylor (1991), long-held stereotypes are not easily altered.
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 53

Tyrese reads that the results of the study were presented at a conference. Which section of the manuscript is Tyrese reading?

A) Author note
B) Abstract
C) Results section
D) Appendix

Question 54

Jacob wants to find an email address for the first author of a manuscript. Jacob should look in the

A) Abstract.
B) Author note.
C) Appendix.
D) Introduction.

Question 55

A(n) _________ is a brief description of the research that is presented in an APA-format paper.

A) Abstract
B) Running head
C) Introduction
D) Appendix

Question 56

Which of the following accurately depicts the structure of an Introduction section?

A) The introduction should contain primarily opinions in the middle paragraphs and facts in the first and last paragraphs.
B) The last paragraph of the introduction should provide all the background information on your topic.
C) The introduction should begin broadly and then narrow to a specific focus.
D) The introduction should begin with a specific focus and end broadly.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT contained in an Abstract?

A) Obtained results
B) Implications/applications of the project
C) Method
D) Table

Question 58

A notation in text that a particular reference was used is called a

A) citation.
B) hypothesis.
C) thesis statement.
D) running head.

Question 59

Which of the following citations is CORRECT in APA format?

A) Smith and Jones (2000)
B) Smith & Jones, 2000
C) (Smith and Jones, 2000)
D) Smith & Jones (2000)

Question 60

The first line of the Introduction is the

A) word "Introduction."
B) title of your manuscript.
C) authors' last names.
D) first sentence of your introduction.

Question 61

Which of the following is CORRECT?

A) (Jackson et.al. 1993)
B) (Jackson, et al., 1993)
C) (Jackson et.al., 1993)
D) (Jackson et al., 1993)

Question 62

What does "et al." mean?

A) "and others"
B) "and thus"
C) "and so"
D) "with pleasure"

Question 63

The Method section

A) always begins on a new page.
B) begins directly after the Introduction on the same page.
C) begins directly after the Results on the same page.
D) begins directly after the Discussion on the same page.

Question 64

Corinne wants to replicate a study, so she should read the _________ section of the manuscript.

A) Results
B) Method
C) Introduction
D) Discussion

Question 65

A summary of the instructions used in a study would be found in the __________ section.

A) Introduction
B) Results
C) Procedure
D) Participants

Question 66

If you use standardized tests in your study, you should label the second section of your Method section

A) Apparatus.
B) Materials.
C) Equipment.
D) Testing instruments.

Question 67

Unbiased language refers to

A) language that does not display prejudice toward an individual or group.
B) statistical language in which the correct degrees of freedom are listed.
C) language used in APA-format papers approximately 20-25 years ago.
D) language that is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Question 68

If you use paper-and-pencil tests in your study, you should label the second section of your Method section

A) Apparatus.
B) Materials.
C) Equipment.
D) Instruments.

Question 69

Which of the following questions could NOT be answered by reading the Participants section?

A) How many participants were there?
B) How were the participants selected?
C) Who participated in the study?
D) Did the participants read the informed consent before signing it?

Question 70

The ________ section provides a step-by-step account of what the participants and experimenter did during the study.

A) Participants
B) Materials
C) Apparatus
D) Procedure

Question 71

Pedro would like to see an explanation of the experimental manipulations in the manuscript he is reading. Pedro should turn to the ________ section.

A) Participants
B) Discussion
C) Procedure
D) Apparatus

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT contained in the Method section?

A) Apparatus
B) Results
C) Materials
D) Participants

Question 73

Information about the debriefing in a study would be found in the _________ section.

A) Participants
B) Materials
C) Procedure
D) Discussion

Question 74

If you use computer equipment in your study, you should label the second section of your Method section

A) Apparatus.
B) Materials.
C) Equipment.
D) Testing instruments.

Question 75

Donnie would like to know the instructions given to participants during a study. He should read the _________ section.

A) Materials
B) Apparatus
C) Participants
D) Procedure

Question 76

When a citation includes three to five authors, you should:

A) always include each author's last name in the citation.
B) include each author's last name in the first citation; subsequent citations include the first author's last name followed by et al.
C) include only the first author's last name in each citation (the other authors are listed in the reference section).
D) always include the first two authors' last names in each citation (the other authors are listed in the reference section).

Question 77

"Method" is a Level ____ heading.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 78

When a citation includes six or more authors, you should

A) always include each author's last name in the citation.
B) include each author's last name in the first citation; subsequent citations include the first author's last name followed by et al.
C) include only the first author's last name in each citation followed by et al. (the other authors are listed in the reference section).
D) always include the first two authors' last names in each citation (the other authors are listed in the reference section).

Question 79

Which of the following correctly lists the typical order of subsections in the Method section?

A) Materials, Participants, Procedure
B) Procedure, Participants, Materials
C) Participants, Procedure, Materials
D) Participants, Materials, Procedure

Question 80

How do you cite two papers published in the same year by exactly the same authors?

A) Place a 1 or a 2 after the date of each reference
B) Use the title of the article instead of author and date in your citation
C) Put one of the references in quotes and the other not in quotes to distinguish them
D) Place a lowercase a or b after the date of each reference