APA Quiz

Click on each grey box and type your answer accordingly. The box will expand to hold your complete answer. You can use the APA Publication Manual to find answers, and you will also find helpful resources at the Center for Writing Excellence.

After you have completed the exercise, I will post the answers.

1. Font: The style of font must be or . The proper font size is point.

2. Page Headers: Headers must include the first words of the title. Type the page header spaces to the left of the page number.

3. Title Page: What are the components of a title page?

4. Margins: APA states at least margins should be used. Make the margin ragged

5. Page Numbers: Page numbers must be inches from the right edge

6. Abstract: Use abstracts only for University of Phoenix papers if

7. Title of Paper: Where is the title positioned on a paper and how?

8. Headings: What is the importance of headings?

9. Justification: Use flush- style, leaving the margin ragged.

10. Paragraphs: Indent paragraphs to spaces.

11. Punctuation: space(s) should be used after periods, commas, colons, and semi-colons.

12. Reference List: Do you start your reference list on a new page? What is it titled? What are the components of a reference page?

13. Please respond to the following questions. Write 200-300 word response What is plagiarism? Why is it important to avoid plagiarism and what steps can you take to be sure you are submitting your own original