RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

APA STYLE OF REFERENCING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct in-text citation for APA?
A
This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (Pepper, 1961, p. 49).
B
This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (Dr. Pepper, 1961).
C
This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (Pepper, Evidence is Life 1961, p. 49).
D
This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (CITATION Ste19 ł1033).
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (Dr. Pepper, 1961). This phenomenon is best referred to as a “cumulative collaboration of evidence” (Pepper, Evidence is Life 1961, p. 49).

Detailed explanation-2: -In APA Style, cite your sources by putting the information about the source in parentheses at the end of a sentence or in the text of your paper as opposed to a footnote where the source information is at the bottom of the page or an endnote where it goes at the end of your paper.

Detailed explanation-3: -When using APA format, follow the author-date method of in-text citation. This means that the author’s last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, like, for example, (Jones, 1998). One complete reference for each source should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper.

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