In a reference written in APA style, arrange the information pertaining to the reference in the correct order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.DOI number

2.Volume number

3.Name of author

4.Title of the article

A1, 2, 3, 4

B2, 1, 3, 4

C4, 3, 2, 1

D3, 4, 2, 1 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3, 4, 2, 1

Explanation

An APA reference orders name of author, then title of the article, then volume number, then the DOI.

Name of author, numbered three, comes first, followed by the year in parentheses in full entries.

Title of the article, numbered four, precedes the journal title and volume information.

Volume number, numbered two, sits with the journal details before the closing DOI.

DOI, numbered one, appears last as the persistent digital locator of the source.

APA style italicises the journal name and volume number but not the article title.

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