Question 1

The American Psychological Association style uses the author-date system.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association recommends the author-date system of documentation. The dates distinguish between different publications because the same person may have authored multiple articles with different publication dates.

Question 2

The purpose of a superscript in text is to let the reader know
A)to read the marked line more carefully.
B)how many sources the author consulted.
C)that the report is scholarly.
D)to look for source information.

Accepted Answer

D)The superscript number shows that the source of the information is being cited, in either a footnote or an endnote. The number of the superscript identifies the source that corresponds to the text you are reading.

Question 3

A content note
A)offers additional information or provides a cross-reference.
B)documents direct quotes.
C)documents paraphrased passages.
D)documents visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A)A content note provides relevant information that was not included in the main body of the text. For example, a content note might inform the reader about a colorful or controversial author who was mentioned in the text of the report.

Question 4

The Chicago humanities documentation style requires you to use
A)the author-date system.
B)the author-page number system.
C)footnotes or endnotes.
D)full citations within the text itself.

Accepted Answer

C)The Chicago humanities style requires either footnotes to appear at the bottom of the page or endnotes to appear at the end of the document. Those references are listed in standard bibliographic style.

Question 5

The functions of footnotes and endnotes are identical; the only difference between the two is their placement.

Accepted Answer

Both types of notes perform the same function. Endnotes can be less intrusive than footnotes because they appear at the end of the document or section. Footnotes can be helpful if the reader wants instant access to information about the source, without having to flip the page.

Question 6

According to the MLA Style Manual,in the list of works cited,
A)the date comes immediately after the author's name.
B)electronic sources are not included.
C)the titles of books and periodicals are put in quotation marks.
D)all the main words are capitalized in the titles of books and articles.

Accepted Answer

D)The MLA Style Manual recommends putting quotation marks around titles of periodical articles and capitalizing those titles as if they were book titles.

Question 7

There is no difference between endnotes and a bibliography.

Accepted Answer

There are important differences between the two. Endnotes appear in the order in which sources appear in the text. Typical bibliographies are arranged in alphabetical order and may be categorized by subject, date, or author.

Question 8

When preparing the list of references in the APA style,
A)include all the works you consulted, even if you didn't actually cite them anywhere in the text.
B)include full information on any personal communications or interviews you conducted in your research.
C)include only those works that you specifically cited in the text.
D)include cites for further reading and research opportunities.

Accepted Answer

C)The APA style includes a "References" section that lists only those works cited in the text of the report. If you consulted a text but did not cite it in the report, don't list it.

Question 9

You should always use APA style for documentation in your reports,even if your employer or client normally uses a different form.

Accepted Answer

Use the style required by your employer or client, even if it differs from standard formats.

Question 10

The Modern Language Association of America recommends compiling the list of references after you've written your report.

Accepted Answer

The MLA Style Manual recommends preparing the list of works cited first so that you will know what information to include for in-text parenthetical citations.

Question 11

If a newspaper article doesn't have an author,your citation begins with the title of the newspaper.

Accepted Answer

If the author of an article is anonymous, the title of the article should come first.

Question 12

When citing journal articles using the APA style,
A)use quotation marks around the title.
B)capitalize only the first word of the title.
C)you do not need to include the volume number.
D)include only the first page of the article.

Accepted Answer

B)Capitalize only the first word of the article's title. In addition, capitalize the first word to follow an internal colon in the title.

Question 13

Entries for the bibliography for a report following the Chicago style
A)alphabetize magazine articles by the name of the magazine, if no author is cited.
B)use quotation marks around the titles of articles from newspapers and journals.
C)capitalize only the first words of titles of books and articles.
D)use only the name of the principal author, followed by "et al." to represent any other authors.

Accepted Answer

B)According to the Chicago style, put names of newspaper and magazine articles in quotations. Italicize the names of journals, newspapers, and books.

Question 14

In the Chicago humanities style,the bibliography
A)lists only those works actually cited in the text.
B)lists works in the order cited in the text.
C)can include annotations.
D)omits any type of annotation.

Accepted Answer

C)If the reader is relying on the bibliography as a reading guide, annotations are often helpful. Annotations comment on individual works in the bibliography. For example, an annotation might state, "This source is an excellent place for people who want to find out more about this topic to begin their research."

Question 15

The MLA style uses ________ to document sources in the text of a report.
A)the author-date system
B)the author-page reference system
C)superscripts and footnotes or endnotes
D)full citations within the text itself

Accepted Answer

B)To document report sources in text using MLA style, insert the author's last name and a page reference inside parentheses following the cited material: e.g., (Schanne 57).

Question 16

If you use unpublished materials,such as doctoral dissertations or public speeches,as information resources,you do not need to cite them in your report.

Accepted Answer

Unpublished works should be listed like published works, with the author's name first, followed by additional information such as "Unpublished doctoral dissertation."

Question 17

Unlike source notes,content notes may supplement your main text with comments and/or cross-references.

Accepted Answer

Content notes provide additional information that was not appropriate for the main body of the text but may be relevant to some readers. For example, when listing the price for a piece of equipment you intend for the company to purchase, you might use a content note to list the prices of alternative equipment that you decided against using.

Question 18

If you use MLA style,your in-text citations include the author's last name and a page reference.

Accepted Answer

The MLA style emphasizes locating a reference within a specific source. Thus, if Clifton had written an 870-page book on a topic, you would cite different facts from the book by listing the author's name and the specific page number on which the fact, opinion, or data appeared.

Question 19

The American Psychological Association (APA)style uses ________ to document report sources in text.
A)the author-date system
B)the author-page number system
C)superscripts and footnotes or endnotes
D)full citations within the text itself

Accepted Answer

A)The American Psychological Association recommends the author-date system of documentation. To document in-text sources, insert the author's last name and the date inside parentheses following the cited material: e.g., (Miller, 1998).

Question 20

In APA style,titles of articles are put in quotation marks and all important words are capitalized.

Accepted Answer

In APA style, only capitalize the first word of an article, and don't enclose the title with quotation marks.

Quiz 16: Documentation of Report Sources

The American Psychological Association style uses the author-date system.

The purpose of a superscript in text is to let the reader know

A content note

The Chicago humanities documentation style requires you to use

The functions of footnotes and endnotes are identical; the only difference between the two is their placement.

According to the MLA Style Manual,in the list of works cited,

There is no difference between endnotes and a bibliography.

When preparing the list of references in the APA style,

You should always use APA style for documentation in your reports,even if your employer or client normally uses a different form.

The Modern Language Association of America recommends compiling the list of references after you've written your report.

If a newspaper article doesn't have an author,your citation begins with the title of the newspaper.

When citing journal articles using the APA style,

Entries for the bibliography for a report following the Chicago style

In the Chicago humanities style,the bibliography

The MLA style uses ________ to document sources in the text of a report.

If you use unpublished materials,such as doctoral dissertations or public speeches,as information resources,you do not need to cite them in your report.

Unlike source notes,content notes may supplement your main text with comments and/or cross-references.

If you use MLA style,your in-text citations include the author's last name and a page reference.

The American Psychological Association (APA) style uses ________ to document report sources in text.

In APA style,titles of articles are put in quotation marks and all important words are capitalized.