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Worksheet APA Element/Requirement Answer Page Numbers of Answer and
Example (if available in the sample paper) PointsTitle Page1. List the elements of a title
page. To get you started on this scavenger hunt – here is the first answer. Running head
(with page number), title, byline, and institutional affiliation Pages 23-24; 41 (sample
paper) 12. Describe the format and location for the Running head. typed flush left at the
top of the title page P.229-230 13. Describe the format and location for the title.
The title should be typed in uppercase and lowercase letters, centered between the
left and right margins and positioned in the upper half of the page. If the title is two or more
lines, double-space between the lines. 14. Describe what a byline is, how it should
be typed and how to include more than one author. Names of the authors should be typed
in the order of their contributions using uppercase and lowercase letters, centered between
the side margins, one double-spaced line below the title. Type the institutional affiliation,
centered under author’s name, on the next double-spaced line. P.3 15. What is
your institutional affiliation? How should it be typed? centered under author’s
name, on the next double-spaced line. P.23 16. Where is the page header located? What
format is prescribed? The name of the title of the article and it goes at the top of each page
displayed or printed P.230 1Body of Paper/General Formatting Rules7. The manual
contains a miniaturized “picture” of sample papers with title page, narrative and a reference
list. How can you use this for your papers? Title page à abstract à text à references à
tables à figures à appendices P.229 18. Margins: What setting is prescribed for margins
in the body of text and reference page? Uniform margins at least 1 inch, double
spaced text, flush left style with right margin uneven P.229 19. Spacing:1) How many
spaces between lines should appear in the body of the text and references?2) How
many spaces are used in text after a comma, colon, semicolons, punctuation marks at the
end of a sentence, periods in a reference citation, or periods after initials in a personal
name? (Hint: The answer is the same for all). 1.) Double spacing.2.) One space
110. Font & Typeface: What is the acceptable font size and typeface? Times
new roman with 12 pt. font size P.228 111. Levels of Heading: What format is used
for a Level 1 and Level 3 heading? Level 1: the first heading is “Literature Overview,” so
it goes at Level 1. Your writing style and subject matter will determine what your first
heading will be.Level 3: headings are indented, followed by a period, and run in with the
2. text that follows. 112. Is it allowed in APA for the author to refer to self by
using the pronoun “I”? Yes. you can use the first-person point of view when discussing your
research steps 1Citations, Quotations and References List13. In-text Citations:
What is an in-text citation and how is it formatted? is to help readers easily find the
sources in the Works Cited page that correspond to your referenced passage
114. When do you use “and” to join the authors and when do you use “&” to join the
authors in a citation? Citation is when you credit a work for your influences and
information you drew from to write your paper. And is used when just joining 2 authors.
p.169 115. Quotations: How are quotations with fewer than 40 words
formatted? When quoting, what must always be included with the quote? Place
direct quotations longer than 40 words in a free-standing block of typewritten lines and
omit quotation marks. Start the quotation on a new line, indented five spaces from the left
margin 116. References: What is the purpose of a reference list? it provides the
information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of
the paper. 117. What does “agreement of text and reference list” mean?
APA style suggests using a reference list for references cited in the text of a paper
rather than a bibliography. A reference list includes only those references which were cited
in the text of one’s paper. There must be total agreement between the two
118. How are references ordered in the reference list? Do you double space?
Alphabetical order. No 119. In the reference list, what is the acceptable
abbreviation for “edition,” “Editor,” “Editors,” “page,” “pages,” and “no date?” edition:
ed.Editor: EdEditors: Edspage: p.pages: pp.no date: n.d 120. What rule
governs whether a state is given in the reference list publisher location? USA publishers
give the city in full and the abbreviation for the state. 121. How do you cite a work
discussed in a secondary source? Provide answers for both in-text and on the reference
page? In-text: (last name, date of year). Reference list: (last name, first initial).
122. Format Examples for References For the following types of references, locate
the page(s) with the examples of how to format the references in the next column. List
page(s) where you can find examples of how to format references for the following:page
#/s: __ Journal article with two authors (paper form)page #/s: __ Journal article with two
authors (electronic version)page #/s: __ Entire Bookpage #/s: __ Chapter in an edited
bookpage #/s: __ Non-periodical documents on the internet 123. doi
NumbersDescribe what a doi is and where and when a doi number can be used.
Alphanumeric string assigned by a registration agency to identify content and
provide a link to its location on the internet. Include for both print and electronic sources.
124. Semi colonWhere can you find a description of a semi colon is and how to use
it correctly! What is it? a semicolon should be used to separate two independent
clauses (or complete sentences) that are closely related in meaning. 125.
Protection of research participantsWhere can you find information about protecting the
rights and welfare of research participants? What standards are psychologists held to?
What is the most recent publication year of this document? Chapter 1, Section 11
1 Total Points: /25