Which of the following is the proper way to cite a source in a research report,when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence?
A)Smith,2005
B)Sam Smith,2005
C)Smith (2005)
D)Smith (in 2005)

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Using parentheses with the year of publication is the proper way to cite a source in-text according to APA (American Psychological Association) style. Option A only includes the last name and year, which could be confusing if there were multiple authors with the same last name. Option B includes the author's first name, which is unnecessary in most cases. Option D is an incorrect format for in-text citations.

Which of the Following Is the Proper Way to Cite