APA writing styles (Academic Writing)

1) What if anything, is incorrect with the font style used in this example text

Answer=used Arial narrow font style (img. Of Literature- review…

leadership)

2) What if anything, is incorrect with the line spacing used in this example text?

Answer=there is an extra line after paragraphs; all text should simply be

double- spaced.

3) There are no apa manuscript layout errors with this segment of the paper: true

or false? Answer=false

4) What, if anything, is wrong with the reference section?

Answer= all the above. (hanging indent, double-spaced, start on new page

5) Assuming that the options have been set correctly for this document, why is there

a green underline within each of these highlighted sections?

Answer=there should be two spaces after the period at the end of the sentence and

Word’s grammar/style check has identified this error.

6) What, if anything, is wrong relative to the format for these paragraphs?

Answer=with double-spacing, there should be 0pt before and after additional

line spacing

7) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the

ceremony’s commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front

lawn. C Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing.

8) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your

discussion post its a lot harder to fix human resource problems when they’re

aren’t any systems in place.

A Incorrect grammar or punctuation. All academic writing must adhere to the rules

of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

9) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validationseeking approach employed by many social media users can lead to the

alienation of others in the social circle.

B Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more

abstract.

10) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The results seem

to indicate that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used in

organizations.

C Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra words that do not

contribute meaning.

11) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The reduction in

hostilities by the rebel forces resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty by

the government.

B Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more

abstract.

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12) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: A rising awareness of

the dichotomous nature of the current political paradigm shift manifests itself in

a societal entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral coalescence.

A Lacks clarity. Using a pretentious tone confuses the audience; choose words that

enlighten the reader.

(Correct! This sentence is an example of academic narcissism. Good academic

writing aims to explain, not impress.)

13) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: Statements on current

events were read by the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement

were recorded.

B Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing.

14) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: Many experts

agree that cutting sugar from children’s diets improves their behavior control

and cognitive ability.

B Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate

reference to back up each argument.

15) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The analysis partially

explains the comparatively strong presence of first-generation college graduates

in the relatively risky field of entrepreneurism.

A Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra words that do not

contribute meaning.

16) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: It is widely

acknowledged that Britain’s exit from the European Union will have a

negative economic impact on citizens of the UK.

B Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate

reference to back up each argument.

 Critical Thinking in Exploring a Research Problem

17) Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a

research paper?

D The introduction should introduce the topic, state the research problem, propose a

thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion.

18) To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following

does NOT contribute to its value as a subject for study?

C A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject, and its relevance in

your life.

19) Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem posed

in the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the findings

from other literature in the field?

D The conclusion.

20) The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following

EXCEPT: A Explain how the data was gathered.

21) Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a

research paper?

B Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

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22) Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and critiques

of existing studies?

D To help the reader understand the limitations of current knowledge and the

possible contribution of your research.

23) The methods section of a paper includes all the following EXCEPT:

C An interpretation of the results from competing and concurring studies.

24) The results section of a paper includes all the following EXCEPT:

A A interpretation of the conclusions from competing and concurring studies.

25) The discussion section of a paper will do all the following

EXCEPT: B Explain the procedure used to perform the study.

26) The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research

problem. Which of the following would NOT be included in an effective

introduction? A One or more paragraphs explaining your personal interest in the

subject.

Different Documentation Styles and Who Uses Them

27) Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles used

in academic writing?

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Association of American Universities (AAU) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

28) Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or

liberal arts? D

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

29) Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters,

and publishers? B

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

30) What is the documentation style most commonly used for academic writing in

the fields of business, nursing, and social sciences? A

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

31) Which documentation style has less rigid guidelines for citing sources, but includes

a list of core elements for works cited? D

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

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32) Which documentation style used in scientific journals has precise requirements

for manuscript layout, headings, in-text citations, and reference lists? A

A APA Style (American Psychological Association)

B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style

D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

33) What is the name of the 1026-page style guide sometimes known as the

"editors' bible"? B

A The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

B The Chicago Manual of Style.

C The Elements of Style

D MLS Style Manual

34) What is the purpose of ALL documentation styles?

A To show that you are capable of reading guidelines and following

rules. B To give a paper a professional look. C

C To credit the original source of ideas that contributed to your work.

D To demonstrate knowledge of creating headers, footnotes, and hanging

indentations.

35) Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for a writer to cite original sources?

D

A To direct the reader to the original source and to be able to confirm the statement

in context.

B To avoid the risk of plagiarism or using others' ideas and presenting them as your

own.

C To give the reader a source of further information on the topic.

D To add length to a paper with an extensive reference list or bibliography.

36) Which of the following is NOT a section for documenting sources in an

academic paper? A

A Index

B Bibliography

C Works Cited

D References

Avoiding Plagiarism

37) What is plagiarism? D

A Plagiarism is using another's exact words to express an idea, even if the original

source is credited.

B Plagiarism is paraphrasing another's ideas, even if you document the original

source.

C Plagiarism is gathering information from a variety of sources and creating a new

interpretation.

D Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's ideas and passing them off as your own,

whether intentionally or unconsciously.

38) Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism? B

A Combining correctly cited material with non-cited material in the same passage.

B Using another's idea word for word, even if the original source is credited.

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