Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2023 (19.12.2023) Shift-II
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 — The APA order is name of author, title of article, volume number, then DOI, so the answer is 3, 4, 2, 1.
Explanation
★The APA order is name of author, title of article, volume number, then DOI, so the answer is 3, 4, 2, 1.
★APA style is the referencing system of the American Psychological Association.
★A journal reference begins with the author's name and year of publication.
★The article title follows, then the journal name and volume number.
★The DOI, a digital object identifier, comes last to locate the source online.
★This fixed order lets readers trace and verify the cited work.
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