CPP Style Guides & Editorial Standards 2

Question 1

In APA Style (7th edition), how should a direct quotation of 40 or more words be formatted?

Accepted Answer

Set as a block quotation, indented 0.5 inch from the left margin

Answer

APA 7th edition requires direct quotations of 40 or more words to be formatted as block quotations indented 0.5 inch from the left margin.

Question 2

The Chicago Manual of Style recommends spelling out numbers from one to what number (in non-technical text)?

Accepted Answer

One hundred

Answer

Chicago style recommends spelling out whole numbers from one through one hundred in non-technical running text.

Question 3

Which style guide is the standard authority for US newspaper journalism?

Accepted Answer

The AP Stylebook

Answer

The Associated Press Stylebook is the primary style authority used by US newspapers and wire services.

Question 4

According to AP style, how should the title of a novel be treated?

Accepted Answer

Enclosed in quotation marks

Answer

AP style uses quotation marks for titles of books, movies, and other works because AP does not use italics in wire-service copy.

Question 5

In MLA style, what term is used for the list of sources at the end of a research paper?

Accepted Answer

Works Cited

Answer

MLA style uses the term 'Works Cited' for the end-of-paper list of sources consulted.

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