CPP Style Guides & Editorial Standards 3

Question 1

In Chicago style, a superscript number in the text pointing to a source at the bottom of the page is called a:

Accepted Answer

Footnote

Answer

In Chicago's Notes-Bibliography system, a superscript number directing the reader to a source at the bottom of the page is a footnote.

Question 2

According to The Chicago Manual of Style, an em dash should be set:

Accepted Answer

With no spaces on either side

Answer

Chicago style specifies that em dashes are set closed—meaning with no space on either side.

Question 3

In APA 7th edition style, what is the correct format for a DOI in a reference list entry?

Accepted Answer

https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123

Answer

APA 7th edition requires DOIs to be presented as hyperlinks using the format https://doi.org/xxxxx.

Question 4

The GPO Style Manual is used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

US federal government publications

Answer

The US Government Publishing Office Style Manual is the official style authority for US federal government documents and publications.

Question 5

When using the serial comma (Oxford comma), which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

She proofread novels, articles, and reports.

Answer

The serial (Oxford) comma is placed before the final conjunction in a list, as in 'novels, articles, and reports.'

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