Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2023 Re-Exam (14.12.2023) Shift-II
Arrange the following in the correct sequence according to APA style of referencing. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Title of the research article
- 2. Year of publication
- 3. Name of journal
- 4. Name of author
A1, 2, 3, 4
B1, 3, 4, 2
C4, 1, 3, 2
D4, 2, 1, 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 4, 2, 1, 3 — The APA sequence is name of author, year of publication, title of article, name of journal, so the answer is 4, 2, 1, 3.
Explanation
★The APA sequence is name of author, year of publication, title of article, name of journal, so the answer is 4, 2, 1, 3.
★APA style uses the author and date method of citation.
★A reference begins with the author's last name and initials.
★The year of publication follows in brackets.
★The title of the research article comes next, then the name of the journal.
★This order lets readers identify and locate the cited work.
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