RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH ETHICS

CITATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a quote?
A
Matthew said, “The research study results are inconclusive” (para.4)
B
Alex (1999) said, “After all this time, I find it hard to believe the theory ____ “
C
Stan (2005) stated, “The results and regulations are clear ____ “ (p.67)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Using “et al.” in Parenthetical Citations If you are citing a source with three or more authors, you need to use “et al.” in your citations. In APA 6, a work with between three and five authors would be listed the first time, with the use of “et al.” each subsequent time the in-text citation was used.

Detailed explanation-2: -NOTE: The in-text citation for works with three or more authors is shortened to the first author’s name followed by et al. and the year.

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