Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?
A) (Eleanor Palmer, 2017)
B) (Palmer, 2017)
C) (2017, Eleanor Palmer)
D) (2017, Palmer)

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The proper way to cite a source when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence is to use the author's last name and the year of publication in parentheses, separated by a comma. Option B correctly follows this format.

Which Example Illustrates the Proper Way to Cite a Source