For those of you who are about to submit an academic assignment, here is a short APA referencing quiz that you should complete to test your knowledge and understanding of referencing.
Even though it has specifically been designed for APA (6th) referencing many of the questions are still relevant to other formats.
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Question 1 of 26
1. Question
The growth of the internet is rapidly changing the way individuals shop. (Brohan, 2007).
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The reference must be part of the same sentence, thus full stop must be at the end.
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The reference must be part of the same sentence, thus full stop must be at the end.
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Question 2 of 26
2. Question
According to Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), online shopping is growing 26 times faster than on the High Street.
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You should provide references to both ideas and information:
- data
- statistics
- tables
- direct quotes
- the opinions and ideas of other researchers.
There are two instances where you do not need to reference.
- You do not have to reference what is known as ‘common knowledge’. This is somewhat difficult to define, as what may be common knowledge in one field will not be in another. Essentially, however, common knowledge is what most people in a particular field would be expected to know, and which has the status of established fact.
- You also don’t need to reference an idea or words (phrases or sentences) which are totally your own. But if you haven’t referenced a particular point, the implication is that you are claiming the idea as your own.
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You should provide references to both ideas and information:
- data
- statistics
- tables
- direct quotes
- the opinions and ideas of other researchers.
There are two instances where you do not need to reference.
- You do not have to reference what is known as ‘common knowledge’. This is somewhat difficult to define, as what may be common knowledge in one field will not be in another. Essentially, however, common knowledge is what most people in a particular field would be expected to know, and which has the status of established fact.
- You also don’t need to reference an idea or words (phrases or sentences) which are totally your own. But if you haven’t referenced a particular point, the implication is that you are claiming the idea as your own.
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Question 3 of 26
3. Question
A recent report identified that ‘most shoppers occasionally engage in impulse buying’ (Welles, 1986, p. 125)
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A quotation is a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker. When using quotations, include the author, year, and specific page number (or paragraph number for non-paginated material) in the body of your work. If the quote comprises fewer than 40 words, incorporate it into the text and enclose the quotation with double quotation marks. E.g.
It is argued that “references are items you have read and specifically referred to (or cited) in your assignment” (Neville, 2007, p. 24).
If the quotation appears mid-sentence, end the passage with quotation marks and cite the source in brackets immediately after the quotation marks and then continue the sentence.
For quotations of 40 or more words, do not use quotation marks. Display the quotation in a separate paragraph which should also be double-spaced and indented. e.g.
Hakim explains the impact of women in full-time work.
The percentage of women in full-time work is a better indicator of a serious involvement in paid work than the overall workrate, especially in Britain, where part-time jobs are beginning to outnumber women’s full-time jobs. Full-time jobs are a fair indicator of commitment to employment as a central feature of lifestyle and personal identity, and are an indicator of commitment to being a major contributor to family finances, rather than financially dependent. (Hakim, 2009, p. 136)
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A quotation is a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker. When using quotations, include the author, year, and specific page number (or paragraph number for non-paginated material) in the body of your work. If the quote comprises fewer than 40 words, incorporate it into the text and enclose the quotation with double quotation marks. E.g.
It is argued that “references are items you have read and specifically referred to (or cited) in your assignment” (Neville, 2007, p. 24).
If the quotation appears mid-sentence, end the passage with quotation marks and cite the source in brackets immediately after the quotation marks and then continue the sentence.
For quotations of 40 or more words, do not use quotation marks. Display the quotation in a separate paragraph which should also be double-spaced and indented. e.g.
Hakim explains the impact of women in full-time work.
The percentage of women in full-time work is a better indicator of a serious involvement in paid work than the overall workrate, especially in Britain, where part-time jobs are beginning to outnumber women’s full-time jobs. Full-time jobs are a fair indicator of commitment to employment as a central feature of lifestyle and personal identity, and are an indicator of commitment to being a major contributor to family finances, rather than financially dependent. (Hakim, 2009, p. 136)
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Question 4 of 26
4. Question
A recent report identified that “most shoppers occasionally engage in impulse buying” (Welles, 1986).
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If the direct quote is from a website then you don’t have to include a page number.
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If the direct quote is from a website then you don’t have to include a page number.
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Question 5 of 26
5. Question
Lin (2013) found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers.
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This is a statement that you have para phrased from Lin’s article / book / website etc.
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This is a statement that you have para phrased from Lin’s article / book / website etc.
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Question 6 of 26
6. Question
A recent report found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers, Lin (2013).
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When including a reference at the end of the statement then it should be in brackets i.e.,
A recent report found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers (Lin, 2013). An alternative way of writing this is,
A recent report by Lin (2013) found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers.
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When including a reference at the end of the statement then it should be in brackets i.e.,
A recent report found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers (Lin, 2013). An alternative way of writing this is,
A recent report by Lin (2013) found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers.
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Question 7 of 26
7. Question
Lin, J. (2013) found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers.
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It is common practice to only use the surname (no initials or first names) when including a reference in the main text.
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It is common practice to only use the surname (no initials or first names) when including a reference in the main text.
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Question 8 of 26
8. Question
A recent report found that online shoppers were more impulsive than other traditional shoppers (Lin, 2013).
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Providing this is not a direct quote (in this case a “” and a page number is required) the referencing format is correct.
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Providing this is not a direct quote (in this case a “” and a page number is required) the referencing format is correct.
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Question 9 of 26
9. Question
In 2011, the online retailing sector achieved total revenues of USD 530.2 billion worldwide, which was increased 15.4% compared to 2007-2011 (bbc.co.uk, 2012).
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Don’t use the URL format when referencing in your main text.
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Don’t use the URL format when referencing in your main text.
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Question 10 of 26
10. Question
In 2011, the online retailing sector achieved total revenues of USD 530.2 billion worldwide, which was increased 15.4% compared to 2007-2011 (BBC, 2012).
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Where the abbreviation is well known then it is acceptable to use it in the text otherwise if the name of the group first appears in the narrative, put the abbreviation, a comma, and the year for the citation in parentheses after it.
- Example: The American Psychological Association (APA, 2011) suggested that parents talk to their children about family finances in age-appropriate ways.
If the name of the group first appears in parentheses, put the abbreviation in brackets after it, followed by a comma and the year for the citation.
- Example: Children should learn about family finances in age-appropriate ways (American Psychological Association [APA], 2011).
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Where the abbreviation is well known then it is acceptable to use it in the text otherwise if the name of the group first appears in the narrative, put the abbreviation, a comma, and the year for the citation in parentheses after it.
- Example: The American Psychological Association (APA, 2011) suggested that parents talk to their children about family finances in age-appropriate ways.
If the name of the group first appears in parentheses, put the abbreviation in brackets after it, followed by a comma and the year for the citation.
- Example: Children should learn about family finances in age-appropriate ways (American Psychological Association [APA], 2011).
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Question 11 of 26
11. Question
The BBC (2012) identified that the online retailing sector achieved total revenues of USD 530.2 billion worldwide, which was increased of 15.4% compared to 2007-2011.
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See the explanation above.
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See the explanation above.
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Question 12 of 26
12. Question
The (BBC, 2012) identified that the online retailing sector achieved total revenues of USD 530.2 billion worldwide, which was increased 15.4% compared to 2007-2011.
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In general, references at the at the beginning of a sentence should not be enclosed in brackets.
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In general, references at the at the beginning of a sentence should not be enclosed in brackets.
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Question 13 of 26
13. Question
In 2011, the online retailing sector achieved total revenues of USD 530.2 billion worldwide, which was increased 15.4% compared to 2007-2011. (BBC, 2012).
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The reference must be part of the sentence.
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The reference must be part of the sentence.
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Question 14 of 26
14. Question
A recent report identified a 19.2% growth in internet purchases against last year, the fastest increase in four years.
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All facts need to be referenced.
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All facts need to be referenced.
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Question 15 of 26
15. Question
My study identified a 19.2% growth in internet purchases against last year, the fastest increase in four years.
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When referring to your own research there is no need to apply a reference providing it relates to the current research.
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When referring to your own research there is no need to apply a reference providing it relates to the current research.
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Question 16 of 26
16. Question
Recent studies (Brown, 2008; Jones, 2009; Smith, 2007) show that…..
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Some referencing formats stipulate that multiple authors should be in chronological order, APA stipulate that multiple authors should be in alphabetical order.
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Some referencing formats stipulate that multiple authors should be in chronological order, APA stipulate that multiple authors should be in alphabetical order.
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Question 17 of 26
17. Question
Recent studies (Smith, 2007; Brown, 2008; Jones, 2009) show that…..
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As per the above points.
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As per the above points.
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Question 18 of 26
18. Question
Research shows that using library resources improves academic achievement (Brown, 2008, 2009).
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When a scholar has more than one article you can include them all in your referencing.
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When a scholar has more than one article you can include them all in your referencing.
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Question 19 of 26
19. Question
Research shows that using library resources improves academic achievement (Brown, 2008a, 2008b).
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When an author has multiple works in the same year then we need to identify each reference with a suffix.
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When an author has multiple works in the same year then we need to identify each reference with a suffix.
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Question 20 of 26
20. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer.
Knight, A., & Ruddock, L. (2008). Advanced research methods in the built environment. Wiley-Blackwell: Oxford.Correct
Some referencing formats may require that the location of publication is placed at the end of the reference but with APA it is before the publisher.
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Some referencing formats may require that the location of publication is placed at the end of the reference but with APA it is before the publisher.
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Question 21 of 26
21. Question
Look at the following referencing (book) and identify the correct answer.
Knight, A., & Ruddock, L. (2008). Advanced research methods in the built environment. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.Correct
This is the correct way to reference a book.
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This is the correct way to reference a book.
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Question 22 of 26
22. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer (this is a journal article). Mostrom, A. M., & Blumberg, P. (2012). Does learning-centred teaching promote grade improvement? Innovative Higher Education, 37(5), 397-405.
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The journal title and volume should be in italics.
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The journal title and volume should be in italics.
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Question 23 of 26
23. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer (this is a journal article). Mostrom, A. M., & Blumberg, P. (2012). Does learning-centred teaching promote grade improvement? Innovative Higher Education, 37(5), 397-405.
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Note if the journal article is an electronic version the a DOI number is required.
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Note if the journal article is an electronic version the a DOI number is required.
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Question 24 of 26
24. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer (this is a web article). Atherton, J. S. (2005). Learning and teaching: cognitive theories of learning. Retrieved from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning /cognitive.htm
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Be aware that different elements of a reference should be in italics, this depends on the type of resource.
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Be aware that different elements of a reference should be in italics, this depends on the type of resource.
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Question 25 of 26
25. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer (this is a web article). Atherton, J. S. (2005). Learning and teaching: cognitive theories of learning. Retrieved from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning /cognitive.htm
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Some referencing formats require you to state when you accessed the data: APA referencing does not require this.
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Some referencing formats require you to state when you accessed the data: APA referencing does not require this.
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Question 26 of 26
26. Question
Look at the following referencing and identify the correct answer (this is a web article). Atherton, J. S. (2005). Learning and teaching: cognitive theories of learning. Retrieved from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning /cognitive.htm [Accessed 2nd Feb 2017]
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Some referencing formats require you to state when you accessed the data: APA referencing does not require this.
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Some referencing formats require you to state when you accessed the data: APA referencing does not require this.
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